Sorry Miley: Twerking banned at Lacey high school
It might be okay for Miley Cyrus, but a Thurston County High School is just the latest to ban twerking and other dirty dancing.13 years ago
Task force issues recommendations for Woodland Park Zoo elephants
A task force commissioned to make recommendations about the future of elephants at Woodland Park Zoo says the animals are well cared for, and a majority of its members recommend growing the herd and expanding space to better replicate the experience of elephants in the wild.13 years ago
Puget Sound area grocery strike averted as union, stores reach tentative agreement
A potential strike by grocery workers in the Puget Sound region has been averted, after union leaders and grocery management reached a tentative agreement.13 years ago
State agencies propose new rules for medical marijuana
Medical marijuana in Washington would undergo a drastic change under draft rules unveiled by three state agencies Monday that would drastically cut how much pot patients are allowed to have, restrict what they can have it for, and make them obtain the weed at stores that are licensed under the state's recreational marijuana law.13 years ago
Iraq veteran’s Sponge Bob tombstone banned
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? You won't find out in a historic Cincinnati cemetery, which forced a family to remove an Iraq war veteran's towering SpongeBob SquarePants headstone because officials considered it inappropriate for their hallowed grounds.13 years ago
Garfield High students appeal hazing suspensions
Nine of 11 Garfield High School students emergency expelled for their role in a widespread hazing incident involving about 100 students are appealing their suspensions, according to the Seattle School District.13 years ago
New service helps Seattle taxi company battle upstart challengers like Uber, Lyft
The Seattle-area's taxi industry has taken a big hit as upstart car sharing and for-hire ride services like Uber and Lyft eat into the business. But a new company is helping at least one local taxi firm fight fire with fire.13 years ago
Auburn Supermall unveils $35 million transformation
The Auburn Supermall has gotten a new name and a major makeover that's dramatically reshaped the region's largest shopping center.13 years ago
Police search for suspect who beat cop, escaped during arrest
The hunt is on for a suspect who assaulted a Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Deputy trying to arrest him on a warrant.13 years ago
Did Marshawn Lynch give own bench the bird over play call?
How much does Beast Mode want the ball? Apparently enough to make an obscene gesture at his own sideline when the Seahawks called a goal line pass instead of letting Marshawn Lynch run it in.13 years ago
Dangerous sex-offender who fled Canada located in Seattle
Seattle police say they've located a high-risk sexually violent predator who fled Canada and crossed the border into Washington state.13 years ago
Locals count their losses as Washington’s national parks reopen
Now that the government shutdown is over, Washington's national parks are open and getting back to normal. And their reopening couldn't come soon enough for businesses hit hard by the shutdown.13 years ago
Little green going to breast cancer from NFL’s pink push
A new report says only 8 percent of the money raised by all the pink merchandise sold by the NFL during the month actually goes toward cancer research.13 years ago
Pierce County man charged with shaking, assaulting 7-week-old daughter
A Lakewood man is charged with first-degree child assault for allegedly assaulting and shaking his seven-week-old daughter after an argument with the baby's mother.13 years ago
Check out what’s either the greatest or sickest Halloween prank ever
If you see two bloodied bodies in your neighbor's driveway, you're going to call 911, right? That's what happened in Oklahama where Johnnie Mullins caused quite a stir with his macabre Halloween prank.13 years ago
Protected: Let’s snuggle – for $60 an hour
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Clemson University latest to tackle Seahawks stadium noise record
Has the whole stadium noise thing gotten out of hand? It sure seems that way after Clemson University announced Wednesday it would try to break the record set by Seahawks fans and topped by Kansas City last Sunday.13 years ago
Medved on shutdown deal: ‘A sad collapse that didn’t have to happen’
House Speaker John Boehner is urging fellow Republicans to approve a Senate deal to end the government shutdown after the agreement was announced Wednesday. But KTTH and nationally syndicated talk show host Michael Medved continues shaking his head at the "stupidity" that brought the government to the brink of defaulting on the debt.13 years ago
Ticket stands for Port Angeles teacher, others cited for visiting Olympic National Park
A $125 citation given to a Port Angeles teacher and several others for visiting Olympic National Park will stand for now, after the US attorney refused to dismiss them despite a request from local law enforcement officials.13 years ago
Everett businessman pays $2200 to catch a Russell Wilson pass
Just meeting Russell Wilson is a thrill for die hard fans, but how much would you pay to actually catch a pass thrown by the Seahawks quarterback?13 years ago
Search continues for high-risk sex offender who fled Canada for Washington
The search continues for a high-risk sex offender being sought in Canada who crossed back into Washington state last week. But officials have determined he wasn't behind an attempted abduction in Federal Way as believed.13 years ago
Seattle Medal of Honor winner recounts heroic rescue
Retired Army captain William Swenson finally got his medal of honor Tuesday at an emotional White House ceremony. His incredible act of heroism was captured on his helmet camera as he helped rescue fellow soldiers and recover bodies during the fiercest firefight of the war in Afghanistan.13 years ago
Goodbye ‘Oh Boy!’ – another iconic Seattle tagline disappears
"Oh Boy!" is no more, as one of the oldest and most recognizable tag lines in Seattle business history is going away after nearly a century, prompting a local historian to lament the loss of another local icon.13 years ago
