Gregoire to sign Blue Alert bill to help find cop killers
Governor Chris Gregoire is expected to sign a bill on Thursday that will create an alert system that would let the public know when to be on the lookout for a cop killer.15 years ago
What’s the best way to survive a plummeting elevator?
Everyone has had the thought while in an elevator - What should I do if this thing drops out from under me?15 years ago
Changes to liquor sales law put burglarized Tacoma bar in tough spot
A Tacoma bar burglarized in the early morning of Friday, March 9, lost nearly 40 to 50 bottles of liquor. Trying to find unique replacement liquor just as new privatization regulations are set into action is tricky for the owner.15 years ago
Thirteen Everett Clinic employees fired for looking at patient records
Thirteen employees at The Everett Clinic have been fired for illegally looking at patient medical records.15 years ago
Centralia company puts politicians faces on shooting targets
If you're frustrated with Sarah Palin, Nancy Pelosi or politics in general, a Centralia company is offering an outlet in the form of target practice.15 years ago
Seattle designer competing on NBC’s ‘Fashion Star’
A Seattle woman is putting her designs to the test on the new show "Fashion Star."15 years ago
Tacoma wheelchair basketball team heading to national championships
The Washington Huskies may have missed the chance at a national title, but another local team is still shooting for one.15 years ago
3-year-old kills self with gun in car at Tacoma gas station
A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with a gun he found in a car as a family made a stop early Wednesday at a Tacoma gas station.15 years ago
JBLM officer threatened to blow up state capitol
A lieutenant colonel from Joint Base Lewis- McChord allegedly threatened to blow up the state capitol and pay a hit man to kill his wife and a fellow officer.15 years ago
Alcohol a possible factor in Afghan civilian killing spree
A senior military official says investigators probing the shooting spree that killed 16 Afghan civilians are looking into the possibility that alcohol played a role.15 years ago
University of Washington graduate programs receive top rankings
Even though the Huskies won't be making a show at the NCAA tournament, the University of Washington has received some positive attention for its academics.15 years ago
Another Seattle woman just misses final rose on “The Bachelor”
Another Seattle area woman was booted off the Bachelor in the season finale.15 years ago
Reports: Amanda Knox’s former boyfriend to visit Seattle area
The former boyfriend of Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, is apparently going to be in town on Friday to interview with a tech company on the Eastside.15 years ago
Gardening with Ciscoe: Find extra edibles in your vegetable garden
Many may be satisfied just snipping ripe pea pods from their garden, but a Northwest author reminds fellow gardeners there's more there to enjoy.15 years ago
Convicted sex offender poses as teen girl seeking nude photos
A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after Seattle police say he posed as a teenage girl to get middle school kids to send him nude photos.15 years ago
Winter not gone yet: Snow dusts lowlands
Even though we're just weeks from spring, some Puget Sound area residents awoke to snow on the ground Tuesday.15 years ago
Moonlite Bunny Ranch owner wants to advertise with Rush Limbaugh
Moonlite Bunny Ranch owner wants to leave the red light on for Rush Limbaugh listners. (AP Photo/File) While many advertisers have been anxious to get out of the Rush Limbaugh business since he made comments about birth control, one man thinks his company is just the right fit for the conservative talk host’s show. Dennis […]15 years ago
New app weeds out sex offenders from Facebook
As Facebook's popularity has increased so has the number of friend requests from people you might not know in real life.15 years ago
STD rates could be linked to rise in online dating
Now, with the easy access of smart phones, popularized dating websites are making it even more convenient to connect with strangers immediately – presumably to make the hook-up process even easier. (AP Photo/File) As internet dating increases, so are sexually transmitted diseases and infections. It’s a correlation that meet-ups aren’t to find lifelong mates, but […]15 years ago
Ohio Legislature blocks barefoot man from statehouse
A barefoot advocate said the Ohio Legislature passed a law to keep him and others from walking through the statehouse without shoes.15 years ago
Homeless newspaper salesman working to be a big time singer
A homeless man making a living by selling "Real Change" newspapers wants to use his pipes for more than just paper sales.15 years ago
Dick’s Drive-In named ‘most life-changing burger joint’
A Northwest establishment came out on top when Esquire magazine asked readers to name their "most life-changing burger joint."15 years ago
