Cocaine shortage leading Seattle addicts to more dangerous drugs
A shortage of cocaine in the Seattle area may be leading addicts to seek out even more dangerous drugs.14 years ago
You could be holding more than groceries in that reusable shopping bag
As Seattle's ban on plastic grocery bags goes into effect on Sunday July 1, some shoppers may not realize that they need to wash their reusable grocery bags or risk contamination with harmful bacteria.14 years ago
Police: Another video gamer victim of ‘swatting’
Another Western Washington kid has been the victim of a "swatting" hoax through an online video game service. This time, a 13-year-old in Rainier was the target.14 years ago
Health care reform didn’t work for Washington but might work for America
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce its decision Thursday on a challenge to President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. You might be reminded of what the state of Washington went through in the 1990's with its own health care overhaul.14 years ago
Civil suit filed against convicted voyeur Steven Powell
The family of the two little girls secretly photographed by Steven Powell is filing a civil lawsuit this week citing invasion of privacy and voyeurism.14 years ago
Seattle police support gay youth with ‘It Gets Better’ video
Thousands of videos have been made for the "It Gets Better Project" to encourage and support young gay people. The latest comes from the Seattle Police Department.14 years ago
Sex offender arrested for taking photos of girls at Federal Way Costco
Getting free samples at Costco may seem like a treat, but the Issaquah-based company just discovered one of the people contracted to hand out the goodies in Federal Way is a convicted sex offender.14 years ago
First wave pool opening in Pierce County
The City of Tacoma is hoping a little rain won't stop families from celebrating with them Saturday as they open Pierce County's first wave pool.14 years ago
‘Cruel’ owner will be getting dogs back
Eight months ago, more than a hundred dogs were discovered in deplorable conditions; fourteen of them had to be euthanized. Now, thanks to a plea agreement, the owner will be getting three of those animals back.14 years ago
Angry mom calls for changes after students get sunburn at school
A Tacoma mother is pushing for changes after her kids came home from school badly sunburned because policy prohibits teachers from applying it.14 years ago
Boeing’s new baby makes it through a tough test
The X-37B is an unmanned space craft designed to orbit the earth and return by landing itself. Designers say it incorporates the best of an aircraft and a spacecraft.14 years ago
Special education taking a hit in Puyallup
It is budgeting season for our local schools. Between declining enrollment and state and federal budget cuts, they have a lot to deal with this year.14 years ago
Pierce County Crime Stoppers offer $1,000 for tip that leads to stolen dog
They're probably on Santa's 'naughty list.' Pierce County detectives say three people stole a service dog right out of the hands of its owner.14 years ago
How to get ahead before breakfast
The paper and a cup of coffee might seem like the perfect morning, but if you are hoping to get ahead you will have to dig a little deeper.14 years ago
Bracelets measure student engagement in the classroom
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is hoping a bracelet can help improve our schools. They are spending more than a million dollars to fund research at Clemson University and The National Center on Time and Learning.14 years ago
More gunfire catches bystander near Seattle
Another innocent person was caught in the middle of flying bullets north of Seattle, on I-5 between Marysville and Everett.14 years ago
GPS at Sea-Tac means greener skies over Seattle
It seems like just about everybody has GPS now. It can be built into your car, on a portable unit or on your phone. So, it might surprise to learn it is a technology most airlines do not have yet. The few that do really can't use it, but that is about to change.14 years ago
Icons of Science Fiction showing at EMP
If you have ever wanted to be in the Captain's chair on the Starship Enterprise or be faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive, you will want to check out the new "Icons of Science Fiction" exhibit opening this weekend at Seattle's EMP Museum.14 years ago
Auditor analyzes spending in our classrooms
The state auditor is out with their annual report on public school spending, but this year they are not just looking at how we are spending our money.14 years ago
A look at life after exoneration
Brian Banks is getting another shot at a pro football career as he works out with the Seahawks. Sometimes there are no second chances.14 years ago
Operation Pinecone prepares emergency responders for ‘the big one’
It's day two of "Operation Pinecone," a major emergency operations scenario taking place all over Western Washington to help teams prepare for "the big one."14 years ago
Antsy toddler kicked off Alaska Airlines plane
A cranky 3-year-old was kicked off an Alaska Airlines flight out of Sea-Tac International on Saturday.14 years ago
