Robocalls warn Seattle parents school might get late start if teachers strike
As Seattle teachers continue pressing for changes to the district's latest contract offer parents are being warned to be ready for a strike.13 years ago
Seattle’s first Hempfest after legalization
Thousands packed the Seattle waterfront park for the opening of a three-day marijuana festival - an event that is part party, part protest and part victory celebration after the legalization of pot in Washington and Colorado last fall. Hempfest was expected to draw as many as 85,000 people per day.13 years ago
Police: Missing girl snuck out of group home
Maliika Andrus is mentally disabled, with the capacity of a 9 year old. She's been missing since Sunday morning.13 years ago
New NFL bag policy will be enforced at Seahawks game Saturday
The entire NFL is implementing a new policy on the type of bags you can bring into the stadium during football games. The new rules go into effect at CenturyLink Field for the first time at the Seahawks-Broncos game Saturday night.13 years ago
Autonomous cars, trucks not far off for Washington drivers
The "Google Car," a driverless car, is being tested by Google in California. Here in Washington, we don't have laws that would allow that, yet. But we're getting there, and faster than you might think.13 years ago
Washington’s drone industry is booming
Boeing subsidiary Insitu is about to break ground on a facility that will double their drone manufacturing capability.13 years ago
First responders from ‘crash house’ race to scene of SFO Boeing 777 wreck
First responders share what they encountered as they raced to the crash landing at San Francisco International Saturday.13 years ago
Congressman, base commander hold JBLM Town Hall on sequestration
Congressman Denny Heck will answer questions about the effects of sequestration on Joint Base Lewis McChord.13 years ago
10-year-old Woodinville chef lands invitation to White House
She's been making her own online cooking shows for the past year and now her "No-Noodle Lasagna" recipe has landed 10-year-old Amber Kelley an invitation to the White House.13 years ago
The holiday drive is well underway
The state transportation department says heavy holiday traffic has begun.13 years ago
Renters not looking to buy despite increasing rates
Rental rates are going up and up, but that doesn't seem to be pushing many people into buying a home.13 years ago
911 shouldn’t be first call for illegal fireworks use
Even though they're probably not legal in your community chances are there will be at least a few big fireworks going off in your neighborhood this week.13 years ago
Study: Girls afraid of being labeled ‘computer nerds’
A UW psychology professor found young women are steering away from computer science as a career because of the stereotypes that surround the field.13 years ago
Chop shop busts lead to stolen cars, missing girl
A pair of chop shops busted in the last week led cops to dozens of stolen cars and a missing 16-year-old girl.13 years ago
Gig Harbor mom determined to open one of Washington’s first charter schools
A woman from Gig Harbor is planning to open one of Washington's first charter schools in Tacoma, if she can get authorized by the state.13 years ago
Husband of murdered Bothell woman arrested
After being caught having sex in the front yard of the home he shared with his late wife, Alan Smith is now under arrest on an unrelated charge.13 years ago
UW urban planners hold symposium on future of bicycles on city streets
The University of Washington is convening an International Bicycle Symposium to consider better ways of integrating bikes in urban areas.13 years ago
Starbucks becomes refuge for Turkey protesters
Usually big corporate entities are the target of protests, but in Turkey, one Seattle-based company has become an unlikely refuge for anti-government demonstrators who've been occupying Taksim Square.13 years ago
Seven tips to prepare your graduate for their financial future
They've made it to the finish line: graduation. Really, it's just the beginning of the next phase of your child's life.13 years ago
More questions than answers in Seattle teen’s murder
A reward is in place for a tip that solves the seemingly random shooting death of a 15-year-old Seattle girl walking along a road in Lake Stevens Saturday night.13 years ago
Plans for Sumner bridge replacements amidst Skagit bridge catastrophe
The recent I-5 bridge collapse over the Skagit River may make a pair of planned bridge replacement projects in Sumner move a little more smoothly.13 years ago
How City Year volunteers are making a big difference in Seattle schools
There's a new program aimed at getting young adults together with young students. This time the recent grads are paired with veteran teachers - and they're not hired, they're all volunteers.13 years ago
State Senator: WSDOT should have seen bridge collapse coming
A state senator says the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed into the Skagit River had been hit several times by over-sized vehicles before the accident that caused the structure to crumble.13 years ago
