Inslee, Ferguson talk state pot law with U.S. Attorney General
Governor Jay Inslee sat down with the U.S. Attorney General Tuesday to discuss their differences over marijuana laws. Inslee informed Eric Holder about plans to implement the state's initiative legalizing marijuana.14 years ago
New trouble in Seattle for comedian Katt Williams
Comedian Katt Williams, already charged with two counts of assault in Seattle, is wanted for another crime linked to a performance here in December.14 years ago
Seattle planning since fall for NBA return to KeyArena
The new Seattle Sonics could play as many as 3 season in KeyArea while a new building is constructed in SODO. The city has been planning for months to upgrade KeyArena for the return of NBA basketball.14 years ago
Washington Gov. Inslee to talk pot in D.C. with U.S. Atty General
Governor Jay Inslee meets next week in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on the topic of the state's new marijuana law.14 years ago
Ridgefield School District hires private, armed security
Private, armed security guards are patrolling school campuses in the Ridgefield School District, in southwest Washington.14 years ago
College DUI court could withhold diplomas
One idea to get after the drinking problem on college campuses is to set up special drunk driving courts. A bill in the Washington legislature would do just that.14 years ago
Small theatre owners seek beer and wine license
Owners of smaller movie houses are asking the Washington legislature to authorize a special liquor license for them.14 years ago
Tenino teacher charged with possession of child porn
A teacher at Tenino Elementary school is in federal detention, charged with possession of child pornography.14 years ago
Gun ‘turn-in,’ not ‘buy-back’ in Olympia Saturday
It's not a buy-back. There are no gift cards. But the Thurston County Sheriff is accepting unwanted firearms on Saturday.14 years ago
Washington jobless rate hits four year low
The unemployment rate in Washington fell to 7.6 percent in December, its lowest level in four years.14 years ago
Gun control forces pessimistic about legislative session in Olympia
Even before he releases details of his proposals to reduce gun violence Weds., President Obama faces strong opposition in Congress. Passing gun control measures will be no easier in Olympia.14 years ago
Sacramento mayor has plan to save the Kings
The mayor of Sacramento is reportedly working on a counter-offer to buy the city's NBA team, the Kings. And he's gotten approval to take it directly to the league's owners.14 years ago
Murray says no bacon, only hard choices as new Senate budget chair
Washington has a long history of veteran members of Congress, from Magnuson to Jackson, Foley to Dicks. They were able to bring home the bacon. But the Senate's new budget committee chair says pork is off the menu.14 years ago
Longtime critic to help lead Seattle Police citizen oversight panel
A longtime critic of the Seattle Police Department's handling of minorities is the mayor's pick to co-chair a new, largely citizens police commission, designed to support reform and improve community confidence in the police.14 years ago
Tribal member charged with murder in death of 19 month old
A Tulalip tribal member is accused of abuse and neglect that led to the death of her 19-month old daughter last fall.14 years ago
Ja’Mari Jones pleads not guilty in Bellevue Munchbar killing
The man accused in a fatal Christmas Eve bar shooting in Bellevue entered a plea of not guilty Thursday.14 years ago
Poulsbo Mud Run participants sue over ‘Gravity’s Revenge’
Perhaps the name of the obstacle should have been warning enough. Three participants in Poulsbo's "Extreme K Mud Run" are suing over injuries suffered at the bottom of a slippery slide known as "Gravity's Revenge."14 years ago
Audit finds Sound Transit wasted more than $300,000
An audit reveals Sound Transit wasted more than $318,000 in security costs over 4 and a half years.14 years ago
Flu shot not as effective as we’ve been told
The misconception about the effectiveness of the flu shot is likely blocking efforts to create a more effective vaccine14 years ago
Accused kidnapper wins release, prosecutors object
A judge has released a man charged with kidnapping a woman at a Seattle nightclub and threatening to kill her.14 years ago
Court costs soar in case of six Carnation murders
A King County court will mail 5,000 jury notices Friday. A judge is preparing for a trial for the murders of six family members in Carnation.14 years ago
Fast growing farm salmon gets federal approval
A northwest icon could become a scientific first. A new federal report find no problems with a genetically engineered salmon that grows twice as fast as other salmon.14 years ago
