DUI arrests: Let families petition to take away DUI offenders’ cars
Two people in their sixties were killed, and a woman and a 10-day-old baby are at Harborview in critical condition as police continue to investigate the driver who plowed through them with his Chevy Silverado while they were crossing the street near Eckstein Middle School. It's a notorious intersection because it's at the top of a hill.14 years ago
More powerful than ever
The NRA is getting heat not just from gun control groups, but also from some of its own members for its series of robocalls to thousands of homes in the Northeast - including homes in Newtown Connecticut, the scene of the Sandy Hook school massacre.14 years ago
We can’t treat Washington’s parks like they’re Disneyland
There was a time when I would hike every week, and when for a cheap vacation we would take the kids to a state park somewhere, and they would fuss about it. 'It's just a bunch of trees, big deal!'14 years ago
The Supreme Court takes up gay marriage
The court will consider two cases: California's proposition 8, which singled out gay people and denied them marriage in that state, and the federal Defense of Marriage act, which singles out legally married couples who are gay, and denies them federal benefits.14 years ago
He says 15 years is enough
Everywhere you go in Cuba, you'll see billboards demanding that the United States "Free the Cuban Five."14 years ago
When hospitals make you sicker
Did you see the latest list of the safest hospitals? It was compiled by Consumer Reports and it found that the safest hospital scored only 74 out of 100.14 years ago
Now HERE’s REAL socialism
Having heard so much debate about socialism, I decided to visit the most unrepentant socialist country I could, which is why I speak to you now from the center of Havana, Cuba.14 years ago
My Week With Fidel & Ernest
We're back in Miami after 8 days in Cuba - a vacation my wife and I chose because a) it's warm, b) we've never been there, c) the US government somehow feels threatened by the cigars, so we had to see them for ourselves.14 years ago
The rich step up
One of the casualties of the recent budget cuts is that the White House tours have been canceled. Spokesman Jay Carney knows that a lot of tourists will be disappointed.14 years ago
Are you ready to be a hero?
Have you heard that the TSA is relaxing some of the check point rules? How could you not - it's all over the news.14 years ago
Why Not?
As the Vatican prepares for its Papal conclave, Sr. Judy Ryan, says she prays daily for a Pope who will listen to the concerns of women. You may recognize the name - Sr. Judy is the biological sister of Father Michael Ryan, the pastor of St James Cathedral.14 years ago
Could the President order a drone strike on your block?
At a hearing Wednesday, the Attorney General of the United States seemed to have trouble answering whether the U.S. Constitution would prohibit the President from ordering a drone strike against a known terrorist who is an American citizen sitting in a cafe here in the U.S. minding his own business.14 years ago
The market breaks a record – or does it?
Oh there were reassuring words on the news last night.14 years ago
The policy is the policy
One week ago, at the age of 87, Lorraine Bayless died after collapsing in the dining room at the Glenwood Gardens retirement apartments in Bakersfield, California.14 years ago
When politicians shrug
CBS Correspondent Major Garrett put it perfectly - before now, spending cuts were theoretical. "Now they're going to start to get real and the public will have a real voice."14 years ago
Gay marriage becomes a conservative cause
Somethin's happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear…There certainly have been hints that the traditional lines were moving.14 years ago
The 11th hour has arrived
One more time, the Speaker of the House said Republicans have done their job, it's up to Democrats.14 years ago
Mr. Senator let me speak
You don't often hear a senator overpowered by a witness at a Senate hearing but it happened Wednesday - at a hearing into the assault weapons ban.14 years ago
As Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Seattle Catholics look to future
This is the week that the Pope steps down, and there are all sorts of hopes and fears among Catholics.14 years ago
The final countdown
Three days and counting until the ax falls on federal spending - the pressure so intense that the Speaker of the house was driven to use intemperate language.14 years ago
Not realizing you’ve won
When health care was being debated, I was surprised at how angry Republicans were.14 years ago
And now – Best Actors in an Ongoing Political Drama
I was reading the various commentaries over the weekend about our latest budget emergency, and it appears that the political class now has two primary concerns.14 years ago
Snap, Crackle, Flop!
Wonder no more why young Trevor hates math, when Kellogg's is leading him down the wrong path!14 years ago
