Law banning nuclear disaster planning could be overturned
A 34-year-old Washington state law banning any preparation for a nuclear attack could be overturned within the next few weeks.9 years ago
Death investigation shuts down part of Seattle’s Lake City Way
Seattle police are investigating a death in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood that has shut down a portion of Seattle's busy Lake City Way Northeast at Northeast 107th.9 years ago
Details of MLK march in downtown Seattle
The annual MLK Day Celebration in Seattle starts at Garfield High School Monday morning followed by a march into downtown Seattle afternoon.9 years ago
State bill would ban practicing gay conversion therapy
A bill to ban gay conversion therapy for minors in Washington was introduced in the state Senate Health Committee on Thursday.9 years ago
Bikeshare employees complain of poor working conditions
You've probably seen the yellow ofo bikes. There are 4,000 of them in Seattle. Now, some workers at the bike sharing company are complaining that their working conditions are not safe.9 years ago
King County: ‘Syringes can be found nearly anywhere in parks’
King County's lawsuit against Purdue Pharma notes the dire situation in Western Washington parks where syringes are found in nearly every corner.9 years ago
Gov. Inslee takes first tour of landslide area south of Yakima
Governor Inslee and Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz took pains to say that the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide is very different from the deadly Oso landslide.9 years ago
Is ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ better as a bubblegum pop song?
A five-member Texas band called Sleep Good auto-tuned “Smells Like Teen Spirit” into a major key.9 years ago
Officials keeping watch on potential landslide in Yakima County
Officials in Yakima County are keeping a wary eye on a slow-moving landslide on Rattlesnake Ridge.9 years ago
Homes vandalized with graffiti in Seattle’s Madison Valley
New Year's Day produced a range of offensive graffiti and vandalism on homes throughout Seattle's Madison Valley neighborhood.9 years ago
Flu now widespread in Washington state
The flu is now considered to be widespread in Washington state.9 years ago
Stanwood armed robbers hit two stores in less than an hour
Police in Stanwood released surveillance footage of two armed robbery suspects who hit two stores overnight.9 years ago
Why some sugary drinks are exempt from Seattle’s new sugar tax
It’s something coffee lovers may be pleased to hear. If you buy any drink from a Seattle coffee shop where milk is the first ingredient it will not be subject to the new sugar tax.9 years ago
Small businesses prepare for mandatory paid sick leave starting Monday
Starting Monday all businesses in Washington State will have to offer their employees paid sick leave that includes part-time and seasonal workers.9 years ago
Dangerous conditions for holiday travel over mountain passes
The mountain passes will be hit hard Friday with a mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet on what the Washington State Department of Transportation says is one of the busiest days for travel.9 years ago
40-year-old dies after being handcuffed by Snohomish County deputies
The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team is investigating after a man died after he was taken into custody in Everett.9 years ago
New vaccine from UW could end annual flu shots
Flu cases are on the rise in Washington, with 10 lab-confirmed deaths as of Dec. 16. CDC maps show our state is still limited to regional flu activity but all bordering states show "widespread" activity.9 years ago
Supporters turning in signatures to get use of force initiative on ballot
Supporters of an initiative to change the state's use of force law are turning in signatures to get it on next year’s ballot.9 years ago
Amtrak victims work on healing after deadly derailment
Many Amtrak derailment victims continue recovering - physically and mentally - from the crash.9 years ago
State official promised safety system before train service began on new route
Eleven months before a speeding Amtrak train flew off a bridge and onto I-5, David Smelser of the Washington State Department of Transportation's Rail Division made a promise to the Lakewood City Council.9 years ago
Lakewood leaders warned of danger from new Amtrak train route
Lakewood city leaders and South Sound residents and media warned that the Point Defiance Bypass route where an Amtrak Cascades passenger train derailed near Lacey Monday.9 years ago
Man shot, killed at Mount Vernon tattoo shop; gunman at large
A gunman remains on the loose after a man was shot and killed Sunday night at a Mount Vernon tattoo shop.9 years ago
Two Bremerton police officers shot, suspect killed
Two Bremerton police officers are in the hospital with gunshot wounds after a 53-year-old man fired numerous shots at the officers.9 years ago
