Women-owned businesses up 38 percent in Seattle since 2007
An annual report points to a massive uptick in women-owned businesses both across the country, and in Washington state.8 years ago
Everett/Edmonds high speed chase: 2 in custody, including homicide suspect
A high speed chase out of Everett ended in Edmonds with a heavy police presence. Two suspects were taken into custody, one on suspicion of a homicide.8 years ago
Seattle Tunnel Partners face sanctions in Bertha lawsuit
Thurston County Judge Carol Murphy released a ruling Monday, saying that Seattle Tunnel Partners will face sanctions in a lawsuit regarding cost overruns in the SR 99 tunnel project.8 years ago
Bellevue police investigating another rideshare rape case
Bellevue police are investigating a sexual assault case involving a rideshare driver. It is the second, unrelated rape-related case involving rideshares in the Seattle area.8 years ago
Kitsap County considers banning retail sale of cats and dogs
Concerns about "puppy mills" and "kitten factories" have increased talks of a ban in Kitsap County on the retail sale of cats and dogs.8 years ago
Report: Washington Rep. Matt Shea allegedly used app to discuss surveillance of liberals
Washington State Republican Representative Matt Shea reportedly was found to have taken part in an online discussion which planned surveillance and violence of liberals around Spokane.8 years ago
Video shows violent gas station robbery in Pierce County
Pierce County Sheriff's detectives have released security video from a Midland gas station showing a robbery suspect and are asking for public help identifying the gunman.8 years ago
Covington family’s eye-witness account of the burning at Notre Dame
A family traveled from Covington, Washington to Paris and spent the day at Notre Dame mere hours before the famous cathedral burned. They watched the tragedy unfold.8 years ago
Paul Allen’s Stratolaunch, the world’s biggest airplane, takes first flight
It was a day that was years in the making and would have made Paul Allen proud. His Stratolaunch Systems had its first test flight Saturday from the Mojave Air and Space Port.8 years ago
Bay Area startup looks to help Snohomish County teachers buy homes
A San Francisco-based startup wants to help teachers in both Everett and Mukilteo buy their own homes.8 years ago
Clark County could be nearing end to measles outbreak
Southwest Washington hasn't had a case of the measles in almost three weeks, and if that continues, Clark County hopes to declare an official end to the outbreak later this month.8 years ago
Suspect arrested for blowing up ATM in Tacoma
A man believed to have blown up an ATM outside a bank in Tacoma has now been arrested after fleeing to Thurston County.8 years ago
Preliminary report reveals details on fatal Ethiopia 737 MAX crash
A preliminary crash report released Thursday revealed that a fatal Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash in March was indeed caused by the plane's nose pointing down against the pilots' better efforts.8 years ago
Prosecutor confirms brothers charged in Jungle shooting to face third trial
Two of the brothers charged in the infamous Seattle jungle homeless camp murders of 2016 will face a third trial. The two previous attempts ended in mistrials.8 years ago
Manweller settles lawsuit with CWU over firing for $155K
Former Washington State Representative Matt Manweller has settled his lawsuit with Central Washington University over his firing last year for $155,000.8 years ago
Washington DOC quietly bans prisoners from receiving used books
The Department of Corrections quietly announced a new policy last month in a memo, saying that prisoners can no longer receive used books in prison from outside nonprofits.8 years ago
Sen. Patty Murray introduces bill for affordable child care, paid sick leave
Citing a growing child care crisis, Washington Senator Patty Murray reintroduced legislation Monday that would give working families access to affordable child care.8 years ago
Pilot dies in helicopter crash near West Twin River in Olympic Peninsula
Emergency crews are en route to a the scene of a helicopter crash in Clallam County, at the north end of the Olympic Peninsula.8 years ago
Gov. Inslee’s presidential campaign kicks off with media blitz
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is reporting initial success as his presidential campaign gets underway, and he embarks on a media blitz.8 years ago
Northwest energy company asking customers to conserve power
Households across the Pacific Northwest are being asked to cut back their electricity use for the next week, following a shortage of snow at key dams along the Columbia and Snake Rivers.8 years ago
Seattle police release sketch of kidnapping suspect
Seattle police have released a sketch of a kidnapping suspect who reportedly attempted to force a woman into his car, at gunpoint, as she waited for her rideshare.8 years ago
Vandals who spray-painted racial slurs in Sammamish, return to spray-paint ‘sorry’
The vandal sprayed painted swastikas and racial slurs around a Sammamish neighborhood last week, returned. But this time it was to apologize in spray paint form with a scrawled "Sorry."8 years ago
Cost of Washington state’s measles outbreak jumps over $1 million
The cost of southwest Washington's measles outbreak has jumped over $1 million statewide, according to state epidemiologist Scott Lindquist.8 years ago
