Cleveland High School is finally getting a football field
Cleveland High School has been called Seattle's forgotten football team. Finally, on Tuesday, they made progress toward getting a new sports field to practice on.8 years ago
Pro vs con: Both sides fighting over I-1639 gun control initiative
The campaign manager for Yes on I-1639 believes the hundreds of thousands of people who signed the petition knew what they were signing. Gun rights advocates are fighting the initiative.8 years ago
Injured JBLM veteran gets smart home in Issaquah
Major Edward "Flip" Klein was injured serving in Afghanistan in 2012. Now, he has a smart home in Issaquah designed to his needs.8 years ago
King County Council to take up $180M for Safeco Field
As the King County Council prepares to vote on a controversial proposal to use $180 million of the county's hotel-motel tax for upgrades to Safeco Field as part of a new 25-year deal with the team, the Regional Policy Committee heard from representatives from the Mariners and the Seahawks, as well as the Seattle Sports Commission about the community impact professional sports have on the area.8 years ago
Doctor says key to eliminating opioid overdoses is education
Dr. Keith Brown says the key to getting the opioid overdoses down is education on all sides.8 years ago
Washington’s solution to backlog of rape kits could be in Ohio
Washington has a backlog of about 10,000 rape kits that it is struggling to process. One state lawmaker now believes the solution may be found in Ohio.8 years ago
Court must decide if I-1639 will make November ballot
The Secretary of State has asked for the state Supreme Court to rule on I-1639 before August 31 to ensure they have time to get military and overseas ballots out.8 years ago
Former Bellevue cop faces witness tampering charges
John Kivlin's bail was bumped to $500 million and he was re-arrested. He now faces new charges for violating the order and for witness tampering.8 years ago
Finding Summer: A brother’s mission to find his sister after the Oso slide
A heroic brother was determined to find everyone lost in the tragic Oso landslide in 2014, including his sister. His mom gave him a mission: Go find your sister Summer.8 years ago
Superintendent asks for patience amid potential teacher strikes, and districts figure out funding
Washington State Schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal asks people to be patient as school districts get used to a new financing system this year. At the same time, teacher strikes are possible.8 years ago
What happened to Richard ‘Beebo’ Russell between Alaska and Washington
Richard "Beebo" Russell grew up in Alaska, but moved around and got married before he ended his life in Washington when he stole a passenger airplane and crashed it on a Puget Sound island.8 years ago
King County detective suspended for ‘conduct unbecoming’
A terrifying night for an Uber driver trying to take a veteran King County Sheriff’s detective home ended in a suspension for that detective. King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht announced Thursday that veteran sexual assault unit Detective Janette Luitgaarden is suspended without pay for four days for conduct unbecoming. The announcement came after an internal […]8 years ago
Oso slide: ‘Don’t forget our history’
Tim Ward heard a rumbling but thought it was just the Navy jets that often trained in the area over the weekends. When the ground beneath him started to move and they lost power he realized it was something else.8 years ago
Firefighter recalls days spent responding to tragic Oso landslide
Firefighter Gregg Sieloff recalls the weeks that followed the tragic, deadly Oso landslide as a current effort to establish a memorial continues.8 years ago
Opioid deaths during one-night count nearly double in Snohomish County
As Snohomish County ramps up its effort to get help for people suffering from addiction, the numbers show the opioid crisis is far from over.8 years ago
Everett needle exchange builds bridges to sobriety
The only thing a needle exchange in Everett enables its visitors to do is get sober and live healthier lives, Cheri Speelman says.8 years ago
Sadness and relief: Steven Powell’s estranged daughter on her dad’s death
Jennifer Graves has been through more than most of us can possibly imagine. Her late brother Josh Powell was long suspected in the 2009 disappearance of his wife, Puyallup native Susan Cox Powell.8 years ago
How Snohomish County Jail, ER handles addiction every day
Snohomish County spent seven days counting overdoses to provide a snapshot of the opioid crisis. From the jail to the ER, this is what officials are dealing with on a daily basis.8 years ago
For Snohomish County, coordination and collaboration key to addressing the opioid crisis
Get an up-close look at what those on the front lines of the opioid epidemic are dealing with every day and the multi-pronged approach that the county is taking.8 years ago
Battle lines drawn for Washington state’s August primary
Washington state's primary election is just around the corner on August 7 and you can expect a fierce battle for control of the state Legislature.8 years ago
Bi-partisan support for bill to help rape victims
Obtaining a rape kit in can be a major challenge for someone who is sexually assaulted. A bill introduced in Congress by two lawmakers from Washington state aims to change that.8 years ago
Snohomish County launches second opioid point in time count
Unlike the annual homeless point in time count, which focuses on a one night count, the Snohomish County Health District’s Opioid Point in Time Count happens over 7 days to create a snapshot of overdoses in the county.8 years ago
Hand Up Project helps addicts get help and off the streets
For the past five years, the Hand Up Project has been helping people living on the streets and dealing with addiction get their lives back on track.8 years ago
