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New patisserie opens on Capitol Hill

Just when you think Capitol Hill couldn't get any more walkable, or charming to say the least, a new patisserie graces the neighborhood.
15 years ago

Snohomish could face penalties over test protests

Some Snohomish schools could face repercussions because so many kids have decided not to participate in standardized testing this spring.
15 years ago

Parents of children molested on bus sue Olympia School District

Parents are suing the Olympia School District after they say their children were molested by a bus driver.
15 years ago

Andre 3000 moves forward with Jimi Hendrix film without the music

Andre 3000 has been trying to make a movie about Jimi Hendrix for nearly 10 years, and now its reported that he's moving forward with the project - without the music rights.
15 years ago

Four yak skulls confiscated at Sea-Tac Airport

When a dog smelled something funny around U.S. customs at Sea-Tac Airport on April 30, agents thought they should check it out.
15 years ago

Seattle Storm reflect on how Title IX paved way for women

Next month marks the 40th anniversary of a federal law called "Title IX." While the landmark legislation had a great impact on college athletics, it was intended to open doors for women in all aspects of society.
15 years ago

Gay marriage supporters hold thank you rally for Obama in Seattle

A woman who has been at the center of battle for equal rights for same-sex couples in Washington will be hosting a thank you rally for the president during his visit to Seattle on Thursday.
15 years ago

Chef Tom Douglas dishes on what he’s cooking for President Obama

Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas will be preparing food for the president during his visit to Seattle on Thursday.
15 years ago

Dead North Bend murder suspect left behind videos

The man who allegedly killed his wife and daughter before setting their North Bend house on fire, has left a video diary behind.
15 years ago

President Obama visits Seattle for two fundraisers

President Barack Obama returned to the Northwest for another series of political fundraisers on Thursday.
15 years ago

Photographed girls testify at Steven Powell’s voyeurism trial

The father-in-law of missing Utah woman Susan Powell is not expected to testify at his voyeurism trial in Washington state.
15 years ago

Video: Police searching for suspects in Bothell robbery

Police are searching for two suspects in the robbery of a Bothell fruit market Sunday evening.
15 years ago

Temperatures could reach 80 degrees on Mother’s Day

Moms might get a present from Mother Nature this weekend. Spring has sprung in the Puget Sound, and we could get 80-degree weather my Mother's Day.
15 years ago

Tom Douglas skipped James Beard Awards in effort to change fortunes

After several nominations ending in losses, Tom Douglas didn't think he had much of a shot at winning the 2012 James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur Award.
15 years ago

Puyallup police search for man accused of sexually assaulting girl

Authorities are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Puyallup.
15 years ago

University of Washington offers fellowship to blind activist Chen Guangcheng

The University of Washington is offering blind activist Chen Guangcheng a fellowship.
15 years ago

Illegal immigrants benefiting from billion-dollar tax loophole

Immigration may be among the most divisive topics in U.S. politics today. So when a reporter in Indiana uncovered a billion-dollar tax loophole that allowed illegal immigrants, who may not even be paying taxes, to get a 5-figure dollar amount in tax returns, more questions were raised than answered. “We found, in many cases, they’re […]
15 years ago

Judge throws out journal entries in Steven Powell voyeurism case

A judge threw out several pieces of key prosecution evidence in the voyeurism trial of Steven Powell Tuesday, saying journal entries about his missing daughter-in-law would prejudice the jury.
15 years ago

Maurice Sendak remembered for more than his children’s books in Seattle

Author Maurice Sendak is known by most for his award-winning children's books, most notably "Where the Wild Things Are," but the author also left his mark on Seattle, designing the sets and costumes for Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker.
15 years ago

Bumbershoot lineup released

Bumbershoot's lineup, the shortened version, has officially been released.
15 years ago

Seattle woman leads in Space Needle space race competition

Seattle's would-be astronaut Lauren Furgason is leading in the Space Needle's great space race.
15 years ago

Whidbey Island church volunteer charged with raping two boys

A church volunteer on Whidbey Island has been charged with raping two boys.
15 years ago

Tom Douglas wins James Beard Award

Congratulations to Chef Tom Douglas for winning top honors at the 2012 James Beard Foundation's awards, the Outstanding Restaurateur in the country.
15 years ago

McGinn among nation’s mayors urging online escort service to check ages

Mayors of nearly 50 cities across the country, including Seattle's, are urging Village Voice Media to require identification for people posting escort ads on Backpage.com.
15 years ago