Washington State Patrol cracking down on tailgaters
The Washington State Patrol is cracking down on drivers who are following too close to the vehicle in front of them.10 years ago
No arrests yet after Sikh man shot in Kent
Police haven’t made any arrests after a Sikh man was shot in a Kent driveway by a gunman who yelled, “go back to your own country.”10 years ago
‘Go back to your own country,’ shooter tells Kent man before firing
The Kent Police Department is investigating a Friday night shooting that left a man wounded in the Panther Lake neighborhood as a possible hate crime.10 years ago
Seattle streetcars shut down after one lost power, rolled down hill
Seattle Department of Transportation is shutting down the city’s streetcars on the First Hill line after one streetcar lost power and rolled downhill for 2 1/2 blocks.10 years ago
Seattle’s newest tiny-house village will shelter 40 homeless families
On Thursday, three tiny houses were the first to be delivered to Georgetown Village, which will provide 40 tiny houses for families living on the street.10 years ago
WSP: Not enough troopers to enforce litter laws as trash piles up
Along our state's busiest byways, especially along I-5 from Everett to Olympia and in rural counties - more litter lines our state roads.10 years ago
Rising costs forcing would-be millennial homebuyers out
A report shows millennials now make up almost half of all homebuyers in the country and many are choosing to buy in the suburbs over the city.10 years ago
Amber Alert canceled after abducted Yakima toddler found
An Amber Alert has been issued for 19-month-old Leonnel Barajas, who was last seen at 801 Central Avenue, apt. 71, in Yakima.10 years ago
5-year-old Kent girl recreates photos of eminent figures of black history
A Kent 5-year-old named Lola Jones has donned her mother’s jewelry, old pairs of her father’s eyeglasses and used clothes, wigs for Black History Month.10 years ago
Digging begins on Bellevue light rail tunnel
Construction on Bellevue's light rail tunnel began recently. The project is expected to last two years.10 years ago
Seattle police officer charged with drug possession
A Seattle police officer has been charged with drug possession and feeding confidential information about victims of crimes to a local TV news anchor.10 years ago
Seattle City Council approves U-District ‘upzoning’
Developers must devote 9 percent of new construction to low-income housing. In exchange, buildings in the U-District will rise a maximum of 320 feet .10 years ago
5 big Seattle ideas voters rejected because of tax increases
As Seattle considers a soda tax, here are five other local ideas that didn't make it far because Seattle voters rejected the proposed taxes.10 years ago
Kenny Mayne, Jesse Jones react to unexpected death of ex-Seattle sportscaster Rod Simons
Former colleagues remember Rod Simons, one of the best-known Northwest sports anchors in the 1980s and 90s, who died Monday at the age of 56 while covering spring training in Fort Meyers, Florida.10 years ago
Seattle mayor wants property tax increase to raise money for homelessness
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he wants to increase property taxes this year to generate more money the city’s homelessness crisis.10 years ago
Seattle ranks 10th in country for time spent in traffic
Seattle has driven itself into a new top 10 list, placing itself among Los Angeles and other cities as having the most congested traffic in the country.10 years ago
Beaches closed after leak dumps untreated sewage into Puget Sound
Some beaches are closed after millions of gallons of untreated sewage was dumped into the Puget Sound when the West Point Treatment Plant in the neighborhood flooded more than a week ago.10 years ago
Looking for a ‘second chance’: Dozens attend deportation forum in Tacoma
Rithy Yin is among the Cambodian-American men in Washington state who activists say are facing immediate deportation to Cambodia for crimes committed years ago.10 years ago
New standard WA driver’s licenses still won’t get you through airport security after changes
Washington driver’s licenses are getting an upgrade, but they still won't help you get through the airport.10 years ago
Q&A: Both sides of case after man denied release from immigration detention center
A federal magistrate in Seattle declined to release a man arrested by immigration agents despite his participation in a federal program.10 years ago
Black Diamond City Council to consider 2017 budget
Gridlock on the current Black Diamond City Council is slowing construction progress and the approval of a budget.10 years ago
Wash. AG declares victory in lawsuit against Trump’s travel ban
Attorney General Bob Ferguson declared victory against President Trump's travel ban. The administration will revise its ban and won't go to appeals court.10 years ago
Jungle rape suspect arrested; multiple teen victims suspected
The latest Jungle rape allegations: hidden in two Seattle homeless camps are up to six teenage girls who are allegedly being traded in the camps.10 years ago
