Seattle teen sells soap to fund travel obsession
As the saying goes, 'A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step.' But for 13-year-old Joshua Puddy, it really begins with a bar of soap.15 years ago
New Medicare data sheds light on hospital performance
Which local hospitals are you most likely to die in after having a heart attack, heart failure, or getting pneumonia?15 years ago
Police release photos of possible witness in Belltown stabbing
A man was punched and stabbed in the back, causing life-threatening injuries when he withdrew money from an ATM in Belltown last week.15 years ago
Seattle councilmember against $80 car tab proposal
Car tab fee increases are still on the table and some Seattle City Council are weighing in on ideas that wouldn't take $80 extra dollars from the drivers' pockets.15 years ago
Attorney: Border neighbors feel harassed by patrol
A Lynden, Wash., man has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and 90 days of home detention for shining a high-powered spotlight at a low-flying Customs and Border Protection helicopter pilot.15 years ago
King County’s life jacket ordinance is working
A new law requiring life jackets on King County rivers has been sinking in, according to King County Sheriff Sue Rahr.15 years ago
Organizers: Give Seafair another chance
The gates are open at Genessee Park and Seafair organizers say if you haven't been in a few years, it might be time to give it another try.15 years ago
Man beaten in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood
Residents in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood are nervous after one of their own was brutally beaten.15 years ago
Copper theft epidemic could cost Puget Sound Energy millions
Copper thieves have gotten bolder, stealing copper from abandoned houses, telephone poles, electrical substations, and even transformers.15 years ago
Biographer of Obama’s father says Barack wouldn’t be president if not for absent dad
The author of a new biography about President Barack Obama's father says she believes the junior Barack would likely not have become president if his father had been present in his life.15 years ago
Seafair boaters urged to plan ahead with sunny weather on the horizon
Heading out on the water, a tried and true tradition of Seafair, could be trickier with fair-weather boaters crowding the lake on would could be a sunny festival weekend.15 years ago
Gothic-style castle for sale in Washington
Now's your chance to own your own castle in White Salmon, Washington.15 years ago
Bicycle speed dating new option for Seattle singles
A Seattle bike shop is hosting a bicycle speed dating event.15 years ago
Ballpark Boys return to Safeco Field after visiting 30 MLB parks
The Ballpark Boys, four teens who traveled the U.S. visiting 30 major league baseball parks in 54 days, were welcomed back to town at the Mariners-Athletics game on Tuesday.15 years ago
Matthew Lillard films directorial debut in Seattle
A film directed by "Scream" actor Matthew Lillard is shooting around Seattle this week.15 years ago
Plane crash in Eatonville leaves two stranded
A small plane spiraled and crashed into a swamp this Thursday morning in Eatonville.15 years ago
Unlimited Hydros float thanks to Middle East sheik
For many years the joke at Seattle's Seafair has been: the Blue Angels are performing, and a boat race broke out. The Unlimited hydroplane circuit was struggling. Race sites dwindled, and sponsors became hard to find.15 years ago
ACLU wants to know if police are tracking your whereabouts
The ACLU is contacting law enforcement agencies to insure that they aren't illegally tracking your movements, as kept record by your cell phone.15 years ago
Tacoma man sentenced 62 years for shooting bystander
A Tacoma man who shot and killed a woman who just happened to be on her front porch, has been sentenced to nearly 62 years in prison.15 years ago
Man pays state patrol for loaner gas 35 years later
The Washington State Patrol just received payback for gas they loaned to a stranded driver 35 years ago.15 years ago
Fire burns hotel in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood
Firefighters are battling a 3-alarm fire at the Ontario Motel at 4003 Airport Way South.15 years ago
Former MTV VJ talks about where the 30-year-old channel went wrong
As MTV marks its 30th birthday, folks are taking a look at the channel that once turned garage bands into arena rockers, and not the 30-minute programming it is now.16 years ago
