Seattle biotech turning pond scum into fuel
A Seattle bio-technology company thinks it has a leg up in a process to create fuel out of the simple, green slime known as algae.14 years ago
Seattle prostitution sting nets convicted rapist
Two men arrested in a police prostitution sting near Seattle's Westlake Center last week have long arrest records. One is a convicted rapist.14 years ago
Prosecutor will seek death for soldier from Washington state
A prosecutor in Georgia tells a judge he will seek the death penalty against three soldiers, including a former Chelan County man, the alleged ringleader of an anarchist militia, operating at Fort Stewart.14 years ago
Sammamish girl strangled by jump rope on playground slide
A four year old Sammamish girl is dead, apparently strangled by a jump rope while using a slide at a school playground.14 years ago
Anarchist militia group planned attack on Washington
A soldier based at Fort Stewart, GA, who spent his early years in Cashmere, WA, is the accused ringleader of an anarchist militia group that planned anti-government attacks, including attacks on Washington dams and apple crops.14 years ago
Kirkland transit hub to transform neighborhood
A transformation is underway in Kirkland, where a huge Metro park and ride lot will become a new neighborhood, with housing, retail and, of course, easy bus access.14 years ago
Journal entries reveal sexual obsession in Powell case
Personal journal entries just released to the public reveal the extent of Steven Powell's sexual obsession with his daughter-in-law, Susan, who remains missing from her Utah home.14 years ago
Fred Hutch launching institute dedicated to reducing economic burdens of cancer
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle is launching a new institute dedicated to health economics and reducing the economic burdens of cancer.14 years ago
Tacoma doctor challenges ban on pot ads
A Tacoma doctor, known for prescribing marijuana to treat pain, might be the first to challenge the state's ban on advertising medical pot.14 years ago
Deaf woman claims 911 call got her zapped with Taser
A Tacoma woman claims she was hit with a Taser charge and arrested after she called 9-1-1 to report that she was being assaulted in her own apartment.14 years ago
New quake threat off the Pacific Northwest coast
The most comprehensive study of earthquake history off the Pacific Northwest coast has found a new threat of a major, destructive earthquake on the scale of the 2011 Japan quake and tsunami.14 years ago
Judge wins camera ticket case; why can’t you?
Lots of people who get red light tickets have their citations thrown out, for various reasons. Recently, a retired judge challenged a school zone speeding ticket based on a traffic camera photo in Longview, and won. The question is: why doesn't everybody do the same thing?14 years ago
Man found dead in bullet riddled burning car in Renton
Police responding to a report of gunfire early Friday in Renton found a dead man in a bullet riddled car that caught fire.14 years ago
Shipping container turned camping pod
If you visit a campground this weekend, you'll likely see tents and trailers, yurts and cabins. And coming to a campsite near you, the latest in outdoor comfort direct from Seattle's working waterfront.14 years ago
Rare, wooded Issaquah acreage goes to auction
A heavily wooded and unusually large piece of undeveloped land near Lake Sammamish is going on the auction block next month. Until now, developers have shied away from the property and it will probably sell for a bargain price.14 years ago
Audit: King County Sheriff fails to investigate deputies use of force
A new audit criticizes shortcomings in the internal investigations unit of the King County Sheriff's office, including failure to respond to complaints of excessive force and other types of misconduct.14 years ago
Counselors hope Penn State case prompts changes
Penn State University will have to pay $60 million for the sins of its former assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky. Local treatment experts wonder if the money dedicated to help victims of abuse will do any good.14 years ago
Toxin closes King County beaches to shellfish harvest
King County beaches are closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because of potentially dangerous levels of a toxin, known as P.S.P.14 years ago
Murder charge in stray-bullet killing of Seattle dad
The man arrested Thursday for the murder of an innocent driver in Seattle's Central area last May is now charged with second degree murder.14 years ago
Pot rip-off led to fatal gunfire in Arlington park
A disagreement over a 20-dollar marijuana sale prompted a showdown and a fatal gun battle in an Arlington park. One man is under arrest.14 years ago
Coins, baseball cards; looking for returns beyond stocks
People put money into race horses, coins, trading cards, fine art, wine and action figures. You could consider all those things hobbies or passions. But are they investments? When stock portfoilios and retirement funds falter, investors look to offbeat or exotic places to put their money.14 years ago
Feds shut down websites selling pirated movies, TV shows
An Everett man pleads guilty in federal court, admitting he sold pirated copies of movies, TV shows, videos and other materials, marketing his sales to the Korean community in the U.S.14 years ago
University Place won’t impound pit bulls after neighbor’s dog attacked
A Pierce County man who claims his pet dog was mauled by his neighbor's pit bulls and can't understand why the city won't take action.14 years ago
