Confessed killer of 77 could get 21-year sentence in Norway; is system too lax, or could US learn from it?
Anders Breivik has admitted to killing 77 people in Norway, but the max sentence in that country is 21 years. Is that justice?15 years ago
Former spokesman to run for King County Sheriff
Former King County Sheriff's spokesman John Urquhart has announced he'll be running for King County Sheriff.15 years ago
911 dispatcher on Josh Powell murder-suicide call reprimanded
The 911 dispatcher that that responded to a caseworker's call from outside Josh Powell's home as he murdered his children and prepared to set his home on fire has been reprimanded for the way he handled the interaction.15 years ago
Woman sues after second murder at biker party
The mother of a Tacoma teenager killed at an after- hours motorcycle club party last year is suing the property owner where the party happened. The suit was filed after another person was murdered at a club party last weekend.15 years ago
Seattle monorail tax might be revived
Remember the car tab tax you had to pay in Seattle to cover the proposed monorail expansion? It could be coming back to help fund light rail, even though light rail funding isn't allowed under the tax.15 years ago
Bothell annexation gets nasty
The money just isn't there for attack ads in the Bothell annexation vote so both sides have resorted to stealing each other's campaign signs.15 years ago
Accused burglars who targeted funeral-goers arrested
The men who police say ransacked people's homes in Snohomish County while they were away at family funerals have been arrested.15 years ago
Boeing supplier assesses damage after tornado hit
Major Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems remains shut-down after "direct hit" from tornado.15 years ago
More homeowners confronting burglars with guns
It happened three more times on Thursday. Local homeowners caught burglars in their homes, and they defended themselves with guns. There were no injuries in these two cases, but confrontations between homeowners and criminals are on the rise.15 years ago
Olympia attorney wants money to work with state senator
Working with state senator Pam Roach is so traumatic for some staffers in Olympia that the thought of it even sent one to the hospital.15 years ago
Did Steven Powell have hand in Susan Powell’s disappearance?
The West Valley City Police Chief believes that it's possible that Steven Powell had a hand in his daughter-in-law's disappearance.15 years ago
Another homeowner kills intruder in Puget Sound area
A retired Puyallup Police officer shot and killed a burglar in his South Hill home Tuesday. It's just the latest case of homeowners using deadly force to protect their homes.15 years ago
US may finally get into Afghan crime scenes this week
It's been 24 days since the Afghan massacre outside Kandahar where 17 civilians were killed, and the U.S. still hasn't had access to the crime scene to collect evidence.15 years ago
Former Seattle police officer tied to apparent mob hit
A 27 year old murder case, long thought to be linked to organized crime, has been solved, and a former Seattle Police officer turned professional killer appears to be behind it.15 years ago
Do people really dye baby chicks for Easter?
Pink, purple, green and yellow are the colors of Easter. You are probably already planning how you are going to dye your eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide this weekend. But did you ever dye an Easter chick to give as a gift?15 years ago
Utah police say they still wouldn’t arrest Josh Powell
Pierce County says it would have arrested and charged Josh Powell with his wife's murder with the evidence authorities in Utah had, but the police chief in West Valley City, Utah, says he still wouldn't make an arrest.15 years ago
Who determines names for natural landmarks in Washington?
Ebey Slough and Soap Lake are up for name changes this year. Who gets to make these decisions anyway?15 years ago
Afghan witnesses say more than one person involved in attack
Witnesses to the mass murder in Afghanistan, allegedly at the hands of a Lewis-McChord soldier, say the gunman did not act alone.15 years ago
Thieves targeting funeral goers in Snohomish County
Burglars in Snohomish County appear to be trolling the obituaries to find-out when people will be out of their homes, so they can steal their stuff while they're attending funerals.15 years ago
Accused Afghan shooter claims PTSD symptoms
The Lewis-McChord sergeant accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians never told his wife he was having P-T-S-D-related symptoms, but he has told his attorney he's been suffering for years.15 years ago
Is JBLM any different than any other Army base?
Joint Base Lewis-McChord has been called the most troubled base in the Army. It's been labeled as a "rogue base" by many considering all the high-profile problems at the base over the last five years. But is it so much different from other Army bases to deserve all the criticism?15 years ago
Pierce County investigating homicide near Mount Rainier
Pierce County detectives are investigating a homicide five miles up a forest service road near Mount Rainier.15 years ago
Seattle Central Community College mulls protest rules
Protests have been a staple at Seattle Central Community College since it's creation, but administrators are looking at changes in the rules that some are considering a violation of free speech.15 years ago
