Tacoma police thwart theft of holiday mail and packages
Police have arrested three people suspected stealing a number of holiday mail and package deliveries in Tacoma.14 years ago
Another State Patrol car headed to body shop
For the third time this week, a Washington State Patrol car has been damaged in a crash.14 years ago
Federal judge says no prison time for selling medicinal pot
A man who operated three medical marijuana shops in the Seattle area is the first in Western Washington to face sentencing on federal drug charges.14 years ago
Thieves swipe weapons and ammo in robbery of Green Beret’s Puyallup home
A large number of weapons and ammunition were taken during a burglary at the home of a Green Beret in Puyallup.14 years ago
Survey finds support for Seattle’s plastic bag ban
A group pushing for a statewide ban on plastic bags says new laws in Seattle and Bellingham are changing attitudes.14 years ago
Airline helps Woodinville boy send goodbye note to Connecticut
Two well known companies helped a Woodinville, Wash. family send their love to a little boy shot and killed in his Connecticut classroom.14 years ago
Court tossed conviction of child lurer who offered candy to kid
An appeals court has overturned the child luring conviction of a Lewis County man who offered candy to a kid.14 years ago
Web scam targets Washington State Senator
State Senator Pam Roach is not trapped in the Philippines without money. Somebody apparently hacked into one of her on-line accounts and sent out a scam e-mail asking for help.14 years ago
Electoral college meets in Olympia to vote for Obama
A small, select group of ordinary people gathered in Olympia Monday to fulfill their duty under the U.S. constitution. They're not politicians, they're electors.14 years ago
Report: Embattled Pacific Mayor Cy Sun flies the coop
Not only did Pacific Mayor Cy Sun stay away from this week's full-house city council meeting, he might have left town.14 years ago
Over 2,000 coal train backers, critics face off in Seattle
More than 2,000 people in Seattle joined the public debate Thursday over plans to ship tons of coal into the Puget Sound for shipment overseas.14 years ago
Airport workers complain of waste, toxins and lack of safety equipment
About 50 workers at Sea-Tac Airport have filed formal complaints over their working conditions. And the state confirms it is investigating.14 years ago
Man wanted on felony warrant recognized on street by jail guard
A 10-hour, multi-agency police operation Weds. netted 24 arrests in Whatcom County, including a man wanted for a kidnapping just a few days earlier.14 years ago
Lynnwood man held in North Korea for a month
Diplomatic efforts are underway to free a Lynnwood, Wash. man held for more than a month in North Korea.Bae released.14 years ago
Monroe prison guards want multiple killer in chains
Prison guards are upset that a Skagit County man who killed six people in 2008 is able move without restraints while outside his maximum security cell.14 years ago
Aggressive cancer linked to timing of childbirth
Researchers in Seattle are suggesting there's a link between delaying childbirth and a reduced risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer.14 years ago
Spike in retail sale of tobacco to minors
Sale of tobacco to minors spiked this year. When state and local agencies sent kids into stores to buy cigarettes, they were successful 16 percent of the time. That's up from eleven percent last year.14 years ago
Key court ruling on medical pot favors Spokane man
A state appeals court tosses out the drug trafficking convictions of the first man to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in Spokane.14 years ago
School leaders fear how Washington’s new pot law will affect kids
Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction is concerned about a possible increase in the use of marijuana by young people, particularly following the passage of Initiative 502.14 years ago
Experts to analyze new Seattle arena plans
Now that investor Chris Hansen's architects have revealed designs for a new basketball arena, a citizens panel will decide if they fit into Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.14 years ago
Grocery distribution workers strike Auburn warehouse
Grocery warehouse workers and truck drivers are on strike in Auburn, Wash. Tuesday morning.14 years ago
Senate Democrats hand power to minority GOP in Olympia
Democrats in the State Senate have effectively handed over partial control to minority Republicans by agreeing to caucus with the GOP.14 years ago
Unemployment taxes to stay steady or lower for 2013
Good news for employers in Washington, three-quarters of whom will see their unemployment tax rates remain steady, or fall, in 2013.14 years ago
