Employee exodus means 14 WA liquor stores closing early
Washington is closing 14 of its liquor stores as it deals with store employees leaving for new jobs.15 years ago
New questions arise in death of Navy sailor in Kitsap County
Witness reports are raising questions in the death of a 26-year-old Navy sailor in Kitsap County.15 years ago
Man’s body found behind Everett garage
Police in Everett say a man found dead behind a residential garage appears to have suffered trauma and the case is being treated as a homicide.15 years ago
Seattle police seek suspect in shooting of art student
A young woman is clinging to life after being shot while walking home with her boyfriend early Sunday morning near 2nd and Yesler.15 years ago
You could pay someone $5 to be your Facebook girlfriend
Would you try and make the object of your affection jealous with a fake Facebook girlfriend, or is the plan flawed? You can find services for just about anything on the internet, including finding someone who would pose as your Facebook girlfriend. It turns out it only costs $5. According to Gizmodo – you can […]15 years ago
20 percent of Seattle residents took advantage of phone book opt-out program
The city of Seattle says about one-fifth of the homes and business, 75,000 addresses, in the city have opted out of phone book deliveries since the choice was offered a year ago.15 years ago
Olympia mom upset child put in padded room at school
An Olympia mom is not pleased her 10-year-old son was placed in a padded room at Garfield Elementary.15 years ago
Food & Wine Magazine lists Seattle’s Top Pot doughnuts among best in U.S.
Seattle's Top Pot Doughnuts are among the best in the U.S. according to Food and Wine Magazine.15 years ago
Forty percent of home sales in King County “distressed sales”
Forty percent of home sales in King County are now "distressed sales," according to a recent report from Washington Property Solutions.15 years ago
Porn legend Ron Jeremy to visit fans in Tacoma
Ron Jeremy has scheduled another trip to Western Washington. A little over a year ago, one of porn's most famous stars debated the merits of his industry with a Bothell pastor.15 years ago
Seattle begins construction of new streetcar line
The city of Seattle kicked off work on its new streetcar Monday afternoon.15 years ago
Travel expert: Tweak plans to save on airfare
With spring break over, children are anxiously looking to the respite of summer to get back to their kidding around.15 years ago
Seattle tops most popular city list
Seattle beat out New York, Los Angeles, and 18 other big cities in the U.S. for most popular.15 years ago
State auctions off liquor stores to 121 bidders
In an online auction ending Friday night, 121 bidders won the rights to apply for a retail liquor license at 167 state-run liquor stores.15 years ago
Seattle writer reaches millions of readers with Art of Racing in the Rain
A Seattle author who says reaching one reader is every writer's dream, maybe should be expanding his expectations after one of his titles spent over a year on The New York Times paperback bestseller list.15 years ago
No injuries reported in 2 rolling shootouts in Seattle
Police say two rolling shootouts in south Seattle may be related, and gang detectives are investigating.15 years ago
Green Lake tagged up with ‘Kony 2012’ message
Supporters of the "Kony 2012" campaign took part in an event called "Cover the Night" this weekend, but it appears some of the participants took things too far.15 years ago
Women found in North Bend house fire died of gunshot wounds
Medical examiners say two women found inside a North Bend home after a house fire Sunday died of gunshot wounds.15 years ago
Lakewood Chief seeks your voice in embezzlement sentencing
If you gave to the Lakewood 4 Memorial Fund, Chief
Bret Farrar would like your voice to be heard by the
judge in charge of sentencing Skeeter Manos, who is
accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from a fund
for the families of the murdered officers.
15 years ago
Record Store Day was the original cash mob
Recently, people have gotten excited about the phenomenon known as a cash mob. Instead of meeting in a public location to dance and bring a smile to others' faces (a flash mob,) willing spenders bring cash to a designated small business.15 years ago
Space Race 2012 finalist from Seattle
One of the five lucky finalists the Space Needle has chosen to compete for a chance to travel into space is from Seattle.15 years ago
Ten inexpensive improvements to help sell a home
There are many inexpensive projects that a homeowner should consider before putting their house on the market. Some cost as little as a bit of elbow grease.15 years ago
Seattle Kitchen recommends: Cafe Munir
Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas said this week's recommended restaurant prepares one food item so well it beats a restaurant in Paris that is famous for the dish.15 years ago