Litterbug smokers increase fire threat along highways
State Patrol troopers have pulled over almost 1,000 cars in the last year for tossing out cigarette butts and other burning debris. It's a big problem, especially during the summer.14 years ago
Atheist group plans to lobby in Olympia
An organization of atheists that has lobbied Congress for ten years is expanding to Washington to fight what it calls "egregious violations" of church-state separation.14 years ago
Final 520 open house to reveal Montlake lid designs
A final open house Monday will display models of covered overpasses planned for the Seattle side as part of the highway 520 rebuild.14 years ago
520 bridge closed this weekend
The 520 bridge closes for the entire weekend starting Friday night at 11 p.m.14 years ago
Teen finds loaded gun in Samish Park lake
A teenager playing in the shallow area of a swimming beach at Samish Park stubbed his toe, but that's not the news. When he reached down to see what he stepped on, he picked up a handgun.14 years ago
Seattle researchers’ key to dieting success: Keep a journal
There are as many dieting schemes as there are calories in a box of donuts. But if you really want to lose weight, Seattle researchers offer three strategies for success.14 years ago
Seattle says every worker deserves paid sick leave
Starting in September, if you work in Seattle you're going to get paid sick leave.14 years ago
Green River disaster that never happened
King County and cities in the Green River valley spent tens of millions of dollars moving county offices, installing sandbags and creating a flood alert system for a disaster that never happened. Was it worth it?14 years ago
Snohomish County judge to rule on Aaron Reardon recall
A judge in Everett is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday before deciding if a recall petition targeting Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon can go forward.14 years ago
No butts about it; King County bans smoking in parks
The Metropolitan King County Council voted 6-1 Monday to impose a ban on smoking in the busiest areas of county parks.14 years ago
Wildfires in Asia to blame for hazy sunsets
U.W. meteorologist Cliff Mass has determined that the haze in the sky the last few days is from smoke that has migrated in the upper atmosphere from wildfires in Asia.14 years ago
Seattle man collapses, dies on hiking trail
A Seattle man hiking with friends north of Cle Elum collapsed and died Sunday.14 years ago
Vice President Joe Biden visits Seattle for fundraiser
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill are in Seattle today making separate appearances. On the agenda: Fundraising, education and jobs.14 years ago
Federal judge backs Leavenworth’s sign code
A federal judge has ruled that a Washington theme town has the right to dictate to business owners exactly what type of signs can be displayed on their property. It's vindication for the city of Leavenworth, one of the most popular theme towns in America.14 years ago
Bill would grant benefits to gay military spouses
With the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' gays and lesbians can now serve openly in the military. But the fight for gay rights in the armed forces is not over.14 years ago
Fists of fury at new Shoreline fitness clinic
If you're looking for a change of pace or thinking about stepping up the intensity of your workout, a new gym opening in Shoreline has just one dominant piece of equipment and a singular focus: kickboxing.14 years ago
In Seattle, plastic is out, paper is in, for a price
The great plastic shopping bag prohibition is about to launch in a city trying to enhance its green image, the "Emerald City."14 years ago
Fire danger prompts ban of sky lanterns
Sky lanterns have become popular around the world at weddings and other celebrations. But some fire marshalls consider them more dangerous than fireworks.14 years ago
Study: Pot dispensaries don’t increase teen drug use
New research, analyzing multiple studies of teenage behavior suggests it's wrong to blame legal, medical marijuana dispensaries for an increase in teen drug use.14 years ago
Fighter jets buzzing skies near Seattle Tuesday
Fighter jets controlled by NORAD are practicing intercept and identification drills Tuesday in the skies near Seattle and out toward the Washington coast.14 years ago
Nutritionist: Coconut water is overpriced and overhyped
Gatorade has been around for years, a staple on sports sidelines from Little League to the NFL. Vitamin water made a push a few years back. Now the big drink craze is coconut water, but is it really all that?14 years ago
Proposed Mount Saint Helens trail would take visitors to heart of blast zone
For the first time since the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens, plans are in the works for a new trail to take visitors to a dramatic new viewpoint right in the heart of the blast zone.14 years ago
