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
Mudslide blocks WB I-90 in Issaquah, disables cars
A mudslide has blocked westbound I-90 in Issaquah at the Highpoint Way exit east of Front Street. The mudslide disabled several vehicles.10 years ago
Seattle’s new ‘Navigation Team’ tackles homeless camps under I-5
Seattle’s team of police officers and contracted outreach workers, zeroed in on cleaning up a stretch of homeless encampments on Tuesday.10 years ago
Arlington police shoot 17-year-old girl armed with knife
Authorities are investigating after Arlington police shot a 17-year-old girl who was reportedly armed with a knife. An investigation is under way.10 years ago
Immigrant authorized under Obama detained in Tacoma
A 23-year-old man brought to the US when he was a child immigrant, was detained by immigration authorities, despite his status under the DACA, program.10 years ago
Seattle considering four-way stops instead of traffic signals
The Seattle Department of Transportation is considering a switch from full traffic signals to flashing reds and four-way stops to manage traffic.10 years ago
Eastside growth impacting commute times
There’s heavier traffic and higher housing costs throughout the Puget Sound, all due to population and job growth in the area.10 years ago
Mount Vernon officer shot in head expected to leave hospital on Valentine’s Day
Members of the public have been invited to cheer on Mount Vernon officer Mike McClaughry, who was shot in the head while on the job, when he returns home.10 years ago
