Audit suggests Tacoma Schools repay federal lunch funds
An audit suggests that Tacoma School District should consider repaying more than $330,000 it collected in federal school lunch subsidy money.14 years ago
Critics worry sewage plan might create mosquito haven
King County wants to try a new way to control stormwater runoff. Some people are concerned the plan will create new breeding grounds for mosquitoes.14 years ago
Police searching for felon in Auburn area
Police are searching for a man authorities say may be violent in the Auburn area.14 years ago
Unions question trustworthiness of Wal-Mart ahead of Bellevue opening
The Wal-Mart grocery store that has planned to move into the Kelsey Creek Center has raised some controversy. In essence, locals have to ask themselves if worker benefits or low prices matter more.14 years ago
‘Gaydar’ is real says University of Washington researcher
You've heard the phrase "gaydar," the ability to judge a person's sexual orientation based on looks or a gut instinct. A U-W researcher insists it's real and he set up experiments to prove it.14 years ago
Seattle school board’s controversial meeting agenda expected to draw big turnout
A big turnout is expected Wednesday as the Seattle School Board takes on several controversial issues, including stadium advertising, cost-cutting and school start times.14 years ago
Higher natural gas, power rates starting Monday
Starting Monday, whatever electricity and natural gas you use will cost more, if you're a customer of Puget Sound Energy.14 years ago
Researchers close in on universal, lifetime flu shot
New research from the University of British Columbia gives hope for development of a universal, one-time flu vaccine that could make influenza pandemics and seasonal flu outbreaks a thing of the past.14 years ago
Mercer mess: Ramps to I-5 closed this weekend
Expect extra slow traffic this weekend through downtown Seattle because the Mercer ramps on I-5 will be closed.14 years ago
Homeowner feared for her life during home invasion.
Police are searching for armed robbers who forced their way into the home of a Tacoma couple last night, threatening to kill them and holding them hostage for hours.14 years ago
Seattle Police Department team takes on riot control, police reforms
Trying to overcome a long stretch of bad publicity and a federal inquiry, Seattle police are announcing a leadership team of 34 officers to implement new reforms.14 years ago
Motorcyclist run over by Ride the Ducks vehicle sues
A Seattle motorcyclist says he heard blaring music from behind seconds before he felt the tires of a Ride the Ducks vehicle roll over his body. He's filed a lawsuit against the operator of the tourist attraction for the October incident.14 years ago
Thief steals wife’s ashes from car in Phinney Ridge
When a thief smashed the back window of a car parked in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood and stole a backpack, he likely had no idea the grief he caused.14 years ago
No charges filed after criminal investigation of assistant Seattle Police chief
The Washington State Patrol has finished a criminal investigation into allegations of official misconduct by Seattle assistant police chief Mike Sanford.14 years ago
Alaska Airlines thinks one inch of legroom makes a difference
Alaska plans to install seats on its newest airplanes that provide an extra one inch or more of space between rows in the main cabin.14 years ago
Seattle pastor calls church policy on homosexuality “evil, stupid”
The pastor of Seattle's oldest congregation is supporting his gay and lesbian parishioners in direct opposition to his parent church organization.14 years ago
State panel helps customers challenge denied health coverage
What do you do when a prescription medication that once cost 15 dollars a month now costs hundreds of dollars? Health care reform is supposed to eliminate many such issues. But that's still almost two years away. A Federal Way woman recently got a rude surprise at the pharmacy counter.14 years ago
Seattle abandons community broadband
Seattle has officially scrapped its ambitious plan to build a community broadband program.14 years ago
Boy, 14, charged with felony for school bus indecency
A 14 year old Marysville boy is charged with a felony for attacking a girl on a school bus, pulling down his pants and exposing himself.14 years ago
Controversy over no autopsy in boy’s death
Monroe police are considering the death of a seven year old boy a possible manslaughter, but there was no autopsy conducted in the case.14 years ago
Governor to announce emergency action on pertussis
The Governor is taking emergency action because of an outbreak of pertussis, or whooping cough this year.14 years ago
Park plan in Ballard stirs parking controversy
Everybody loves a park. Unless, perhaps, you can't find a parking spot in East Ballard.14 years ago
Spanaway man jailed for killing mother, wounding father
A man is in custody, accused of killing his mother and wounding his father in their Spanaway home.14 years ago
