Tukwila case shines light on black on black racism
The Tukwila School District is one of the most diverse districts in the state. 70% of the kids are minorities. But yet there are claims of racism from nine African American district employees. Their claims are pointed at the district superintendent who is also black.15 years ago
Boeing worker injured at Everett factory
For the second time this year, a Boeing factory worker at the Everett plant has been seriously injured on the job.15 years ago
Angry Birds take fight with pigs into space
Angry Birds is one of the most popular mobile apps, selling hundreds of millions of copies around the world, but how long can people keep flinging birds at pigs without getting bored?15 years ago
Military law expert expects defense to attack the Army
Staff Sergeant Robert Bales is meeting with his Seattle attorney John Henry Browne on Monday at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It is their first face- to-face meeting since Sergeant Bales was returned to the U.S. to face charges for the mass murder of 16 Afghan civilians. It's expected that Browne will argue that the stress of multiple tours, PTSD and a brain injury played a role in this case.15 years ago
Another woman claims affair with Aaron Reardon
A second woman now claims she had sex with Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon.15 years ago
How far will state go to collect 520 tolls?
You've seen that blue flashing light every time you've driven across the 520 Bridge. You know the camera is snapping a picture of your license plate, and you're going to be getting a bill in the mail for the toll. But really, how far is the state going to go to track you down, especially over a couple of bucks?15 years ago
WSDOT to start imposing penalties for late toll bills
The state has sent out 300,000 electronic tolling bills for drivers that crossed area toll bridges without a Good To Go pass, and the state is warning if those tolls go unpaid, the fee will increase quickly.15 years ago
LED streetlights as much about safety as savings
You probably know all about the advantages of using LED lights. They use less energy. They last a lot longer. They save money. Those are some of the reasons the City of Seattle is in the middle of switching out all of its old residential streetlights with LED's.15 years ago
WTO finds illegal subsidies for Boeing
The World Trade Organization has ruled Boeing received billions of dollars worth of illegal subsidies, but the company is calling the ruling a win.15 years ago
USS Nimitz arrives at new Everett home port
Pomp and circumstance greeted the USS Nimitz Friday as the ship pulled into its new home port in Everett.15 years ago
Tolls going up on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridges will be going up this summer, but not by as much as expected thanks to a last minute deal from the Legislature.15 years ago
Mercer Island dad fined for son’s party might fight it
We posed the question to you earlier this week about whether it is fair to fine a parent for an alcohol party a child throws when mom or dad aren't at home or didn't know about it. Mercer Island is doing it, and the first parent to be hit with the $250 fine thinks it's a dumb idea.15 years ago
Court: Citizens don’t get to vote on red light cameras
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that citizens cannot file initiatives to vote on red light cameras.15 years ago
Kent to finally take down sandbags
Sandbags put up to protect Kent from the Green River in 2009 are finally coming down.15 years ago
Who should get Josh Powell’s insurance benefits?
Just nine days after Josh Powell murdered his two young sons and killed himself in his Pierce County home, his brother and sister tried to collect on several insurance policies he had taken out, but the insurance company isn't sure if it should pay.15 years ago
Auburn private school closes doors without warning
An Auburn private school sent an email to its parents at 11 o'clock last night saying it's sorry, but it's closing its doors immediately.15 years ago
Seattle entrepreneurs bank on new iPad
So you think you can't wait to see the new iPad or take one for a test drive? You have nothing on two Seattle entrepreneurs who have banked their futures on Apple's latest offering, and they're hoping the accessory they've designed will be compatible.15 years ago
Steven Powell’s lawyers claim illegal search to get child porn, voyeurism charges dismissed
Steven Powell is trying to get the child pornography and voyeurism case against him thrown out. He's claiming the police searched his home illegally.15 years ago
Teen involved in Tuba Man killing arrested again
Another one of the teens who beat Seattle's beloved "Tuba Man" to death has been arrested and charged with new crime.15 years ago
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
