Mowers in Washington’s national parks are silent after fatal accident
After a maintenance worker at a park in North Carolina drove his lawn mower down an embankment and died, the National Park Service has ordered its 397 parks across the county to stop mowing.15 years ago
Washington readies for first shipment of Copper River Salmon
It's a great time of year for fish lovers. Alaska Airlines is preparing to deliver the year's first shipment of Copper River Salmon.15 years ago
Big statue arrives in Seattle ahead of ‘King Tut’
There's a new addition of the ancient sort to Seattle's downtown to mark the arrival of the King Tut exhibit.15 years ago
Sleepwalking much more common than scientists estimated
Sleepwalking is far more common than scientists have estimated. Even Linda Thomas has taken a trip around the house while catching some zzz's.15 years ago
Mom of boy in Bremerton school shooting pleads guilty
The mother of a 9-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and shot his classmate has struck a plea deal with prosecutors in the case.15 years ago
GeekWire app of the week: National Parks
As the weather gets nice and more people are heading out into nature, the GeekWire team decided it was time to feature a great parks app.15 years ago
GeekWire considers Seattle vs. Silicon Valley for startups
The Seattle area has its share of tech business leaders with Amazon and Microsoft, but the Silicon Valley still seems to be more of a hotbed for startups. In the latest episode of Geekwire, hosts Todd Bishop and John Cook invited a big local investor and a Seattle entrepreneur making the move to Silicon Valley to discuss how this area might better compete.15 years ago
Puget Sound Energy rate hikes kick in
Right now might be a good time to start conserving energy. Electricity and natural gas rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy have kicked in.15 years ago
Jury has questions for judge during Steven Powell voyeurism trial deliberation
Closing arguments in the voyeurism trial of Steven Powell, the father-in-law of Susan Powell who disappeared nearly three years ago in Utah, are finished and now the jury will begin deliberating.15 years ago
Runway repair may mean more noise for Sea-Tac neighbors
People who live near Sea-Tac Airport could soon be hearing more noise.15 years ago
Woman’s email reveals relationship with King County executive
A woman who apparently had a romantic affair with King County Executive Dow Constantine, accidentally sent an email to the masses revealing their relationship.15 years ago
Eatocracy editor: You don’t need to ask her about becoming a mom
Kat Kinsman will never be a mother, and it’s not by accident, a case of insurmountable physical challenges, an unwilling partner or prioritizing career over children. (Photo courtesy @Kittenwithawhip) On Kat Kinsman’s second date with her husband, they found out that neither of them wanted to have children. They’ve been married seven years. So it […]15 years ago
Portraits celebrate, remember lives of lost soldiers
With a biography from the family a few clear photos, Michael Reagan creates a portrait of military men and women lost to war. Sometimes, he even includes their loved ones – like one last photograph. When Michael Reagan was a U.S. Marine during Vietnam he held a young man as he died – and watched […]15 years ago
Search for missing boater at Port Gardner Bay suspended
A search is underway for a missing boater who fell into Port Gardner Bay in Everett Monday afternoon when the boat he was in tipped over.15 years ago
Mark Zuckerberg turns 28; how does that make you feel about your life?
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg turns 28 Monday. It would be hard for anyone to compete with all he has achieved. Should we feel bad if we're older than him and haven't reached near his level of success?15 years ago
Investigator, Steven Powell’s daughter testify in voyeurism case
Testimony is over in the Tacoma voyeurism trial of Steven Powell, with the defense offering no witnesses.15 years ago
Hundreds of pot plants found in Seattle restaurant fire
Firefighters found hundreds of pot plants in the basement of a Seattle restaurant Monday morning.15 years ago
Should pedestrians be ticketed for texting while walking?
Police in Fort Lee, New Jersey have been handing out $85 tickets to pedestrians spotted texting while walking.15 years ago
Wrong-way driver hits three cars on SR-7
A wrong-way driver in Spanaway struck multiple vehicles before coming to an abrupt stop in a final head on collision.15 years ago
Thieves steal copper cable from light rail track
Sound Transit officials say someone has stolen about 70,000 pounds of valuable copper cable from a tunnel inside the elevated light rail track between Sea-Tac Airport and Seattle.15 years ago
Man plans year off the grid on uninhabited Alaska island
Charles Baird says that he will live alone on a remote Alaskan island for one year, with only the company of his dog, Wilson. (Image courtesy Alaskan Pioneer Facebook page) You’ve probably thought you could do it – live alone with yourself. Maybe you’ve even thought you could be a “mountain man,” living in the […]15 years ago
Issaquah school bus driver charged with possessing child porn
Federal agents have arrested a part-time school bus driver from Carnation on federal child porn charges.15 years ago
Seattle Kitchen Show dares to talk pho
The pronunciation might be intimidating, but that didn't stop The Seattle Kitchen staff from taking up the subject of pho on this week's episode.15 years ago
