Hundreds of volunteers needed for giant free health clinic
The Seattle Center Project needs hundreds of volunteers to help "the working poor" get free medical exams, x-rays and dental work.11 years ago
Nearly all of Washington in severe drought
From fishermen to firefighters, Washington is feeling the harsh effects of drought.11 years ago
Is Washington moving away from the death penalty?
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says he won't seek the death penalty against Michele Anderson. Why? It comes back to Joseph McEnroe's crimes.11 years ago
Ann Rule was ‘self-deprecating and loyal to a fault’
Local best-selling true crime author Ann Rule passed away on Sunday at age 83. Her fans and former colleagues say she took her signature genre to a new level and she did it with heart.11 years ago
Muslim family living and renting in faith
The City of Seattle isn't doing anything to help Muslims buy homes, at least not yet. But some have hope.11 years ago
City says it’s just looking, not touching residents’ garbage
The City of Seattle isn't scouring through your trash.11 years ago
Digging through Seattle garbage is ‘downright un-American’
Privacy advocates are suing the City of Seattle over its new composting law. The complaint isn't so much about composting, but about privacy.11 years ago
Black market weed is legal marijuana’s biggest road block
Lawmakers have approved a new bill that tweaks the marijuana law in ways that discourage the illegal market.11 years ago
Grieving aunt relieved Alaska Airlines is changing bereavement policy
It started on Sunday when Paula Kohring, of Everett, got some of the worst news of her life. Her nephew, who lives in Alaska, was in a coma after a freak rugby accident and he wasn't going to come out of it.11 years ago
Seattle cleaning up Westlake Park with toys, food trucks
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says new features at Westlake Park are about pushing out crime, not homeless people.11 years ago
It’s official: Kennewick Man is Native American
It's official: Kennewick Man is Native American. Scientists with the University of Copenhagen have been studying the skeleton known as "Kennewick Man" or "The Ancient One," for years. He was discovered in Eastern Washington in 1996 but until now, there's been no DNA analysis to prove who he was.11 years ago
Military downsizing could mean thousands of positions cut at JBLM
Potential military downsizing could mean thousands of military and civilian positions at Joint Base Lewis-McChord could be cut.11 years ago
Why this year’s toxic algae blooms in Washington are different
Washington's waters are seeing more toxic algae this year than in the past decade. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists set out Monday on an ocean research expedition in hopes of getting some insight into why.11 years ago
Advocate chuckles at Tacoma’s anti-homeless boulders
The City of Tacoma is getting some criticism after placing large boulders in a grassy area downtown to discourage homeless people from gathering there. The boulders make it impossible to put up tents or lay on the ground.11 years ago
Is crumb rubber turf dangerous for kids?
Parents in the Edmonds School District are protesting a new synthetic turf sports playfield. Many of them worry about anecdotal evidence linking crumb rubber turf to cancer.11 years ago
Father of Cafe Racer shooter reflects on the tragedy
Ian Stawicki killed five people in 2012 before taking his own life at Seattle's Café Racer. Today, his father reflects on the shooting.11 years ago
Western Washington tame when it comes to outlaw motorcycle gangs
In the wake of the Waco biker gang shootings, a question arises: Are outlaw motorcycle gangs a problem here?11 years ago
