Hospitals find new ways to make patients happy
From pianos in the lobby to room service to expanded cable TV, hospitals are looking for new ways to make their patients happy as well as healthy.14 years ago
Ex-girlfriend of child rapist pleads guilty to child sex charges
The former girlfriend of a child rapist is now a convicted sex offender herself, pleading guilty to child sex charges in Snohomish County.14 years ago
School district added to Bremerton school shooting lawsuit
A lawsuit over the shooting of a 9 -year-old girl at a Bremerton school last February now names the Bremerton school district.14 years ago
Truck and train crash in Edmonds; Sounder service delayed
It appears nobody was hurt when a Sounder commuter train hit a semi-truck near the Edmonds ferry terminal Tuesday morning.14 years ago
Sounder North train running mostly empty
The Sounder commuter train between Seattle and Everett has failed to meet rider goals, traveling its waterfront route about one-third full.14 years ago
Art project sparks bomb scare in Fremont neighborhood
An art project in Fremont is bombing, so to speak, after several people called 911 to report what they thought was a suspicious package in the Seattle neighborhood.14 years ago
Former drug czars oppose Washington measure to legalize pot
A coalition of former police officials, federal drug czars and addiction experts is urging Washington voters to reject an initiative to legalize marijuana.14 years ago
Couple arrested in SeaTac also California murder suspects
Prosecutors in California could get the first crack at charging an escaped felon and his wife, arrested for ramming a stolen car into police vehicles in SeaTac.14 years ago
Pierce County moving toward ban on Lake Tapps bridge jumps
Jumping from bridges into lakes and rivers is pretty common around the Puget Sound area. But Pierce County is moving to restrict what some consider a risky activity.14 years ago
It turns out, you’re good at buckling up
Washington drivers continue to lead the nation in the use of seat belts.14 years ago
Friday marks 50th anniversary of ‘granddaddy’ of wind storms
The Pacific Northwest has endured deadly and powerful windstorms in recent years that have knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people at a time. But none has been worse than the Columbus Day storm that battered the west coast 50 years ago Friday.14 years ago
Arrest in case of Tacoma cop dragging during traffic stop
Pierce County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man suspected of dragging a Tacoma officer while driving away from a traffic stop Monday night.14 years ago
Murder suspect arrested at Sea-Tac Airport
A man charged with a murder in Tacoma last weekend was arrested at Sea-Tac Airport after buying a one-way ticket to Chicago.14 years ago
Fremont street to be renamed for J.P. Patches
Legendary Northwest clown J.P. Patches will soon have a street named after him.14 years ago
Marysville School District to re-consider “Tomahawk” mascot
Totems and tomahawks are both Native American symbols. They're also school mascots in the greater Seattle area. Once again, the issues arises: Are the mascots biased or derogatory and should school districts remove them as mascots?14 years ago
New Archbishop Murphy coach had troubles in Oregon
The new head football coach at Mill Creek's Archbishop Murphy High School gave up his teaching license in Oregon in 2010 because of his conduct with a female student.14 years ago
Boeing, engineers posturing over contract
Both sides are issuing threats as Boeing's union of engineers prepares to count votes Monday on the company's contract officer.14 years ago
Parental alienation: Mental disorder or relationship problem?
The professional organization that decides such things has concluded that the controversial concept of "parental alienation" should not be included in an updated manual of mental disorders.14 years ago
Evidence links Seattle man to road rage killing
Detectives have lots of evidence linking a 29 year old Seattle man to an apparent road rage killing, including shell casings, bullets and a possible getaway car. What they don't have is a murder weapon or a motive.14 years ago
Ground beef recall expanding
An expanding recall of ground beef imported from Canada to the U.S. includes products sold at Albertsons and the Save-A-Lot stores in Washington and Oregon.14 years ago
Complaint claims sheriff wore uniform while campaigning
The King County Sheriff might face sanctions for wearing his uniform while campaigning.14 years ago
Waiting it out might be best strategy for prostate cancer patients
Researchers in Seattle have found more evidence that taking a watch-and-wait approach might be the best strategy for low risk prostate cancer patients.14 years ago
Seattle waterfront residents sentenced for welfare fraud
A Seattle couple who lived in a million dollar waterfront home is sentenced to prison for a scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in government benefits.14 years ago
