Substance abuse board pushes for raising age to 21 to buy tobacco
There's a new effort to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. It argues that you have to be 21 to buy alcohol and pot, so why not tobacco?13 years ago
President Obama meets with community, surveys Oso mudslide
President Barack Obama spent Tuesday afternoon surveying the damage left behind the massive mudslide in Oso that killed 41 people.13 years ago
King County’s Proposition 1 failing in initial election results
Voters across the region are deciding whether to dig into their wallets to pay for buses, schools and other projects in King and Pierce Counties.13 years ago
Ingredient of the Week: Mangos
Mangos are the ultimate summer fruit, so prep for the sunshine with some of chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau's favorite ways to eat these delicious fruits.13 years ago
Asteroids are hurtling toward Earth, but scientists aren’t tracking them – yet
What would we do if an asteroid was hurtling toward Earth?13 years ago
500 emergency management officials training in Tacoma this week
Over 500 emergency management officials in the public, private and non-profit sectors from across the nation will participate in a wide variety of training sessions at the annual Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference in Tacoma this week.13 years ago
Conservatives are the true environmentalists
"Tree-hugging liberal" is a term that illustrates the common view that the left is the party more aligned with environmental causes, but could it be that conservatives are the true environmentalists?13 years ago
Map of King County ballot drop off locations; voters decide on massive hike in car tab fees
Tuesday is the last day to turn in your ballot for the spring special elections.13 years ago
Secret ‘Costco code’ not your only key to savings
If you want to save a few bucks, at a store where you're already saving a few bucks, some savvy shoppers are turning to the secret of the "Costco code" to keep cash in their pocket.13 years ago
Bertha not expected to resume digging Seattle tunnel until late March 2015
The Washington State Department of Transportation has released a new schedule indicating digging is expected to resume on the SR-99 Seattle tunnel project by the end of March 2015.13 years ago
Spoiler alert: Microsoft’s Bing making predictions on popular TV shows
Monday might be the last time you see vocal contestants Delvin and Dani on "The Voice," at least according to Bing's predictions.13 years ago
Contracting and Remodels
If you're looking to do a whole home remodel, Pete recommends checking out a remodeling company like Keever and Associates. "We act as a go-between between the owner's budget and the design," he says, and can help you achieve your dream home within your means.13 years ago
Oso mudslide death toll now 41
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office has reduced the number of people missing after the March 22 mudslide in Oso to four.13 years ago
Northwest Center optimistic about future despite no clear plan from school district
Northwest Center is getting closer to finding a new and possibly permanent home, since they were given what they called a surprise notice-to-vacate from their Queen Anne location by Seattle Public Schools.13 years ago
Survivor recalls the Doolittle Raid 72 years later
Seattle historian Feliks Banel joins the Ron and Don Show to talk about the Doolittle Raid, the first post-Pearl Harbor attack on Japanese soil.13 years ago
Pet tips: Keeping pets safe on Easter
Remember your pets this weekend when preparing for Easter family activities. Colorful Easter baskets full of plastic eggs, synthetic grass and chocolate bunnies are very attractive to our furry friends.13 years ago
Orting citizens take back streets, fight crime after murder
The murder of resident Mike Compton shocked the small town of Orting. The search continues for whoever shot him dead on his front lawn two months ago, but in the meantime, a group called Compton's Crew, named in his honor, is going on nightly patrols looking for criminal activity.13 years ago
For Washington lawmakers, ‘infrequent’ freebies lack definition, consequences
When you're in Olympia, there is such a thing as free lunch. And free dinner. And free drinks. And, well, you get the idea.13 years ago
Seattle rideshare ordinance suspended
Critics of Seattle's new ordinance regulating rideshare companies have filed enough signatures to suspend an ordinance that regulates the companies like UberX and Lyft.13 years ago
Investigation reveals bunker on wanted couple’s Yelm property
An investigation into two Yelm residents wanted in Romania for crimes of tax evasion and support of an organized crime group has revealed an elaborate underground bunker.13 years ago
Bellevue officer fired for lying about cop stopped for DUI
Bellevue Police have fired an officer who stopped a fellow cop for drunk driving, but let him go.13 years ago
Mariners announcer needs signature Robinson Cano call
"Goodbye baseball!" "Holy Smokes!" "Dustin and Justin are bustin'!" Mariners announcer Rick Rizzs has a lot of great lines, but he needs a signature call for new Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano.13 years ago
