Chris Hansen says he never meant to steal another NBA team
Investor Chris Hansen says he's wouldn't have tried to bring the Sacramento Kings to Seattle if he had known the city would fight so hard to keep the NBA.13 years ago
Tensions mount as some drivers break laws at I-5 bridge detours
Tensions are mounting as drivers try to navigate detours around the collapsed Skagit River Bridge over I-5. And the State Patrol is beefing up its presence to help cool things down.13 years ago
More people including four-legged friends in walk down the aisle
Wedding season is in full swing around here. And given the way people pamper their pets these days, it should come as no surprise a lot more are taking their four-legged friends for a walk on the big day, right down the aisle with them.13 years ago
Washington music festivals going to pot with legalized marijuana?
It's little surprise there was plenty of pot smoking over the weekend at the Sasquatch and Folklife Festivals. But with our state's legalization of marijuana, it seems like a lot more people are feeling free to light up in public.13 years ago
Local businesses worry about big hit from I-5 Skagit River bridge collapse
For many Skagit Valley businesses, the Memorial Day weekend is a big one. And many are nervously watching to see the impact of the I-5 bridge collapse on their bottom lines.13 years ago
I-5 bridge collapse fans political flames
The I-5 bridge collapse into the Skagit River is fanning the political flames over transportation funding in Washington state.13 years ago
Tech companies scramble to update maps after I-5 bridge collapse
Tech companies are scrambling to adjust their maps in the wake of Thursday night's collapse of the I-5 Skagit River bridge.13 years ago
Hispanic woman challenges Miss Seafair immigration rules
Should a young woman without legal immigration status be allowed to compete for the title of Miss Seafair? The annual summer festival says yes, despite a policy requiring contestants be either U.S. citizens or legal residents.13 years ago
Steven Powell barred from Puyallup home after prison release
Convicted voyeur Steven Powell can't move back into his Puyallup neighborhood when he gets out of prison, the Washington Department of Corrections has ruled.13 years ago
Washington state Boy Scout leaders hail lifting of gay scout ban
The Boy Scouts of America have voted to lift a controversial ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth organization.13 years ago
SIFF films shine light on backup singers, Macklemore’s rise and more
When it comes to the Rolling Stones classic Gimme Shelter, it's the soaring backing vocals that stand out as much as Mick Jagger. Most people don't have a clue who those women are. But a new film making its local debut aims to change that.13 years ago
Efforts to toughen Washington state’s DUI laws move forward
Efforts to toughen Washington state's DUI laws took a small step forward as a House subcommittee approved a new measure Wednesday.13 years ago
Shot fired, Rainier Valley schools lock doors as police search for bank robber
The search is on in south Seattle for a robber who fired a shot during a bank robbery in the Rainier Valley.13 years ago
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen gets Heart, Chrissie Hynde, others for new album
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is adding another accomplishment to his lengthy resume, major label recording artist. And he's got some big name backing making sure the record rocks.13 years ago
The show can’t go on as Mercer Mess keeps Seattle Rep actress from taking stage on time
Dozens of theater goers trying to get to the Seattle Rep for Saturday's performance of Boeing, Boeing were among those caught in the endless backups caused by construction on SR 99 last Saturday. Little did they know the show wasn't going without them, because one of the stars was stuck with them.13 years ago
Northwest Folklife offers far more than most festivals
The Northwest Folklife Festival gets a bad rap from some as nothing more than hippies and drum circles. But it actually offers far more than most festivals, and it's still free.13 years ago
Tornado prediction better but still has long ways to go
About 15 minutes before a massive tornado leveled Moore, Oklahoma Monday, the National Weather Service issued a "tornado emergency." It still wasn't enough to prevent at least 24 people from dying. And it's got many wondering again why we can't do more to predict where the dangerous storms will touch down.13 years ago
Big Bertha coming together for Seattle summer tunnel drilling
The world's largest-diameter tunneling machine is coming together just west of Safeco Field and Century Link Field.13 years ago
Amazon proposes ‘biospheres’ for Seattle campus
Amazon.com's radical overhaul of the South Lake Union and Belltown areas is taking another unique twist, as the company has unveiled plans for huge new biospheres on its new Seattle campus.13 years ago
Seattle Mayor McGinn trails undecided in latest poll
A new poll says just 22 percent of voters would reelect Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, while 23 percent remain undecided.13 years ago
Chris Hansen says the effort to bring NBA back to Seattle is not over
Investor Chris Hansen says his efforts to bring the NBA back to Seattle "remain undeterred," despite his failed bid to buy the Sacramento Kings.13 years ago
Stoned swine? Marijuana feed giving local pigs pot bellies
Some Washington state farmers are giving new meaning to the term pot-bellied pig, feeding marijuana to their porkers.13 years ago
Tacoma teens get ‘adult-size sentence’ for brutal murder
Two Tacoma teens will spend the next several decades in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder for the brutal killing of a 15-year-old boy in their home.13 years ago
