Boeing, Microsoft advising schools on course work
Big companies, like Boeing and Microsoft, looking for skilled workers, are making sure that college graduates are ready to contribute in the workplace.14 years ago
UW Regents approve 16 percent tuition hike
Regents at the UW have approved a 16 percent tuition increase, at the same time calling on the legislature to reform its finances and find new revenues.14 years ago
South Bellevue neighbors push for light rail tunnel
A citizens group is now pushing a deep bore tunnel as an affordable option for a new light rail route from I-90 into downtown Bellevue.14 years ago
The ‘Junuary’ of our discontent
Let the moaning and handwringing commence. Yes, it's Junuary in Seattle, time to complain about the weather.14 years ago
Kirkland adds new limits on boater noise
The City of Kirkland has dropped a controversial attempt to limit the number of boats that can tie together offshore.14 years ago
Seattle attorney wants changes to sex offender registry
Washington lawmakers gather in Olympia Thursday to review the state's sex offender registration and notification system following the murders of two sex offenders this week in Clallam County.14 years ago
State makes whooping cough vaccine available for those who can’t pay
Keep you wallet in your pocket. The whooping cough epidemic is so bad that county health clinics will give you a shot whether you can afford it, or not.14 years ago
Many teens have quit looking for summer work
Summer hiring for youth is off to a fast start around the country but a lot of teens have quit trying for summer work.14 years ago
California’s Gallo buys Washington’s Columbia Winery
The nation's largest privately-owned winery is buying two Washington labels, including Columbia Winery.14 years ago
Death of 13-year-old boy in Pacific called homicide
Police in Pacific are investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy who died by what detectives are calling homicidal violence.14 years ago
Monte Cristo: A family-friendly hike into history
Take a hike into history in the Cascades this weekend. An easy trail into the mountains will reveal remnants of a long ago, isolated old west town that was once the center of a booming mining operation.14 years ago
Woman cites Karma in stabbing of husband
A Kent woman insists her husband threatened to kill her just before she stabbed him to death in the backseat of a moving car.14 years ago
Man admits he tried to run military officers off road
A man with an extensive criminal history and possible terrorist ties has admitted he tried to run two military recruiters off the road on I-5 near Northgate.14 years ago
New delay in removal of sunken ship at Penn Cove
Fans of Penn Cove mussels will have to wait as long as another week before they can taste their favorite local shellfish. That's because efforts to remove a sunken ship that's leaking oil off Whidbey Island have been delayed.14 years ago
New 520 bridge could include towers, cables
Two new designs for the Seattle side of the new 520 bridge feature towers and cables. A third design is less grand, with a lower profile.14 years ago
Seattle home prices lead nationwide increase
Home prices in Seattle, and most major U.S. cities are on the rise based on the latest figures from the Standard and Poor's Case-Shiller home price index.14 years ago
Feds could step into Snoqualmie tribal dispute
A membership dispute and tribal infighting has the Snoqualmie Tribe at risk of a federal takeover.14 years ago
Plan for fast rivers, snow, ticks if you’re going camping
The weather is shaping up nicely for a camping trip this weekend. But there are some concerns about spending Memorial Day weekend in the woods.14 years ago
Seattle, Justice Department clash over police reforms
A top U.S. government attorney says it's time for the city to "get serious" about efforts to reform the Seattle Police Department.14 years ago
November vote on referendum to reverse gay marriage likely
The effort to put gay marriage on the ballot in Washington has reached a key milestone. Organizers say they've collected more than 127,000 signatures of registered voters, more than the minimum need to qualify for the ballot.14 years ago
Demonstrators greet Amazon shareholders in Seattle
A noisy demonstration on the plaza outside Seattle Art Museum punctuated Amazon.com's annual shareholders meeting. More than 100 members of labor, faith groups and others demanded Amazon stop dodging taxes.14 years ago
Poll shows arena support; Hansen hopes for 2017 opening
Polling shows voters in Seattle and King County in support of a new sports arena in SoDo while financing and traffic remain key concerns.14 years ago
Seattle principal cleared in way she handled student touching case
An internal investigation has cleared an elementary school principal in Seattle of wrongdoing for the way she handled a case of inappropriate touching.14 years ago
