Records show Aaron Reardon campaigning done on county time
Records released during the State Patrol investigation into Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon indicate he spent a lot of county time and resources to work on his re-election campaign.15 years ago
Mercer Island busts dad for son’s party with alcohol
The City of Mercer Island has busted its first parent who was out of town when their teenage child threw a party with alcohol.15 years ago
Do people in the Northwest have an accent?
If you want to pick a fight with a Northwest native, just tell them they have an accent. Nothing seems to rile up up people here than the thought that they might actually have a distinctive way of talking.15 years ago
Purple Heart recipient beaten in Lakewood bar
An Iraq war veteran who survived a rocket attack was beaten severely at a Lakewood bar last week in a dispute over chalk.15 years ago
Tolls keep 520 commute a breeze while other roadways back up
Through two months of tolling on the 520 Bridge, traffic continues to run about 40 percent below normal, but congestion is up on I-5, I-90 and Highway 522.15 years ago
Seattle Public Utilities worker in trouble for fixing bills
A former Seattle Public Utilities employee has been fined more than a thousand dollars for fixing her own bills with the agencies' computers.15 years ago
Road diets working on Seattle streets
There was a lot of controversy when the City of Seattle put Nickerson Street on a "road diet" two years ago. Now, the stats are in and the plan has cut down on speeding and accidents.15 years ago
Alcohol may be factor in wrong-way crash on I-5
A wrong-way driver slammed into another car on I-5 Friday morning in downtown Seattle. It's just the latest accident involving people heading in the wrong direction on Western Washington roads.15 years ago
Snohomish teen accused of stabbing classmates continues to write about violence
The teenager accused of stabbing two students at Snohomish High School last fall continues to talk and write about hurting or killing others as she awaits trial.15 years ago
Thousands mourn slain Washington State Trooper
A week after his death, more than a thousand came to celebrate the life of a slain Washington State Patrol trooper Thursday in Kent.15 years ago
Seattle schools money added in latest budget proposal
A Seattle lawmaker is trying to slip in an extra $3 million the state budget to help out some of the lowest-performing schools in the city.15 years ago
King County deputy reportedly investigated for excessive force
A King County deputy is reportedly being investigated by the FBI for using excessive force, and the deputy involved has a history of stepping over the line.15 years ago
Tolling projections for viaduct replacement tunnel already short
The state hasn't even started digging the new Alaskan Way tunnel, but the projected tolling money is already $200 million in the hole.15 years ago
Should police dash-cam footage be released without consent of citizens on video?
Should the City of Seattle release police dashboard camera videos without the consent of the citizens shown on them? The city attorney is going to court Tuesday to find out.15 years ago
Monroe prison chapel could reopen this summer
The prison chapel where guard Jayme Biendl was murdered last year could be reopened to inmates by this summer.15 years ago
Five accused of assistance in WSP trooper killing
Four more people will be arraigned today in Kitsap County for allegedly helping the man who murdered state trooper Tony Radulescu.15 years ago
Man killed in crash near Gorst
Divers recovered the driver of a car that crashed off Highway 3 into Sinclair Inlet Friday morning near Gorst.15 years ago
Cox family considering lawsuit against state
It's the one question that still haunts state caseworkers, the police and family of Susan Powell: what could have been done differently to have prevented Josh Powell from killing his two children in that fiery explosion earlier this month? The way the case was handled also has the Cox Family asking for changes at Child Protective Services to prevent this from happening to any other family.15 years ago
Backcountry skiers no longer have to hide from ski patrol
It wasn't all that long-ago that backcountry skiing was left to the very few thrill-seekers who didn't mind cutting through fences to find their fill of fresh powder. But today, going out of bounds or off the groomed trails, like the group of skiers caught-up in Sunday's avalanche at Stevens Pass, is common place.15 years ago
Three killed in avalanche at Stevens Pass
The rush of back-country skiing in nearly two feet of fresh powder drew more than a dozen experienced skiers to the out-of-bounds area at Stevens Pass on Sunday. Three of them didn't make it off the mountain.15 years ago
Obama praises Everett Boeing worker for good quote
"We said we would do it, and we did." It might become President Obama's campaign slogan, and if it does he can thank a Boeing worker.15 years ago
Possible new evidence in Lindsey Baum case
For the second time in a week, the Grays Harbor Sheriff's office has released new information in the nearly 3 year old disappearance of Lindsey Baum.15 years ago
Report: Snohomish County exec used office for reelection campaign
Snohomish County executive Aaron Reardon might have more than just the State Patrol investigation into his alleged affair to worry about. Election watchdogs are now looking over his recent reelection campaign.15 years ago
