Pierce County detective: ‘This is becoming too often a thing’
A Pierce County detective says the fatal shooting of deputy Daniel McCartney is an example of something that is becoming all too common in the county.9 years ago
Employee hours tax 2.0: Seattle restarts business tax effort
Seattle's first employee hours tax may have failed, but the council's next effort is underway, crafting a new revenue source from city businesses.9 years ago
Suspected getaway driver arrested for connection to burglary that left deputy dead
A Pierce County deputy was shot and killed while responding to an armed burglary near Spanaway in the Fredrickson area late Sunday night.9 years ago
1 man killed,1 man injured in White Center shooting
One man was killed and another was left in critical condition in a shooting in White Center early Saturday morning.9 years ago
McKenna on swatting: Example should be set ‘for all these idiots’
Tyler Barriss placed a prank swatting call that resulted in the death of a Wichita, Kansas man. Former AG Rob McKenna says homicide charges are appropriate.9 years ago
What is stifling solutions to the region’s homelessness crisis
After leading All Home, the area's largest effort tackling the homelessness crisis, Mark Putnam is leaving. What he says is stifling progress.9 years ago
Is history partially to blame for Seattle’s housing dilemma?
A Seattle think tank is warning that historic preservation is blocking progress on serious crises, such as housing and affordability.9 years ago
Report: Man found dead in trunk identified as convicted killer
The man whose body was found inside the trunk of a car on Thursday afternoon in Lakewood has reportedly been identified as a convicted killer.9 years ago
Seattle pot shop owner responds to new federal weed policy
Seattle pot shop owner Ian Eisenberg, with Uncle Ike's, says he's not worried about police raids after federal authorities changed recreational weed policy.9 years ago
Space Needle time-lapse video shows 3 years of fast growth
A time-lapse video from the Space Needle shows the incredible transformation Seattle has undergone in just three years.9 years ago
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake is ‘unusual’ for area near Mount St. Helens
Seismologists have recorded more than 80 earthquakes in the past month or so near Mount St. Helens.9 years ago
Washington AG to Jeff Sessions: I am disappointed and troubled by latest move
AG Bob Ferguson says he is "disappointed and troubled" by Attorney General Jeff Sessions reportedly rescinding an Obama-era policy on marijuana.9 years ago
Rollover crash on SB I-5 through Seattle causes long backups
The drive through Seattle on southbound I-5 came crawl Thursday morning when a box truck carrying steel plates rolled over.9 years ago
AG Ferguson sues Motel 6 for cooperating with ICE
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing Motel 6 for providing guest information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.9 years ago
After train derailment in DuPont, USDOT secretary issues stern warning
The federal government is stepping up pressure on railroads to get an important safety system installed after the deadly train derailment last year.9 years ago
USGS: Swarm of earthquakes near Mount St. Helens not volcanic activity
A series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 3.9, were recorded near Mount St. Helens early Wednesday morning.9 years ago
Residents think a Bellevue bikeshare would be ‘awesome’
Bellevue continues to consider a bikeshare program and a downtown bikeway. A recent survey gauged public opinion on the matter.9 years ago
Washington GOP leader Susan Hutchison keeps mum about decision to step down
Washington State Republican Party Chairman Susan Hutchison has announced she will step down from her position leading the state's GOP.9 years ago
Thank the Cascades, Olympics for not being in a deep freeze
While a large swath of the U.S. is dealing with record-breaking cold, Western Washington is enjoying fairly mild temperatures.9 years ago
Olympia, Sea-Tac had 9th wettest year in recorded history
In Olympia, a total of 61.44 inches of rain was recorded in 2017. The normal, according to the Weather Service, is 50 inches.9 years ago
Grace period for distracted driving law ends in Washington
If you're caught driving while using your phone, you'll no longer just get a warning.9 years ago
Novel about second civil war echoes current divisions in America
Omar El Akkad wrote a novel about America's second civil war. The story is fueled by concerning changes he sees happening in our country today.9 years ago
Eyman’s latest $30 car tab effort fails to get signatures
Tim Eyman's latest $30 car tab initiative effort failed to get enough signatures to get on the ballot. But he's not slowing down his political efforts.9 years ago
