Seattle cops reminded to use their words before their fists and guns
As the U.S. Justice Department completes an investigation of Seattle police for improper use of force, officers are getting refresher training in how to de-escalate volatile situations.15 years ago
Feds, local cops conduct drug raids in Washington
A series of drug raids is underway in western Washington involving federal agents and local law enforcement officers.15 years ago
Caffeine might turn workers into slackers
New research sheds some light on the impacts of caffeine and amphetamines on worker productivity.15 years ago
Some King County restaurants collecting expired tax
The one-half-of-a-cent sales tax hike that was used to pay off bonds that financed construction of Safeco Field is still being collected, according to the Department of Revenue.15 years ago
Clemmons case proves bail bond system broken
Forget what you think you know about the way judges set bail and suspects post bond to get out of jail. Prosecutors claim the system is broken and others say it's time to end the cash bail system altogether.15 years ago
Another county confirms outbreak of whooping cough
The latest outbreak of Pertussis, or whooping cough, is just east of the mountains in Kittitas County where health officials report seven confirmed cases and eleven other probable cases.15 years ago
Gig Harbor principal under restraining order tried to buy gun
A high school principal in Kitsap County, arrested for drunk driving, had earlier bought a handgun after learning his wife had filed for divorce.15 years ago
Phone bill shows Reardon spent hours on work cell phone with girlfriend
Phone records confirm that the Snohomish County Executive spent hours on his government-issue cellphone, talking to his girlfriend during the business day.15 years ago
Senator Murray: 40 percent of PTSD diagnoses reversed at Madigan
Senator Patty Murray has released statistics showing that one screening team at Madigan Army Medical Center reversed the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnoses of 40 percent of the patients it evaluated.15 years ago
Baby boomers tapping into home equity at earlier ages
Reverse mortgages have been around for a long time and have traditionally been seen as a last resort for retirees. But the recession and economic recovery has seen people at much younger ages tapping their homes for money.15 years ago
Tukwila school employees accuse black leader of racist talk
A group of African-American employees in the Tukwila Schools demand the suspension of the schools superintendent, accusing her of racial discrimination. The the accusers and the schools leader are all black.15 years ago
King County best for jobs in western Washington
New state figures show King County has the lowest unemployment rate in western Washington.15 years ago
State would increase harvest of logging leftovers for fuel
The state of Washington thinks tens of millions of dollars in potential fuel might be going up in smoke each year on state-managed timber lands when forest biomass is burned as slash.15 years ago
Congressman calls for quicker U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
Congressman Adam Smith (D-Tacoma) wants to speed up the timetable for withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan, following the massacre of civilians there.15 years ago
Kirkland wants crackdown on noisy boat parties
The days of noisy, drunken summertime gatherings of boaters in Kirkland might be over. The city wants to crack down on a popular practice known as rafting.15 years ago
Families camp outside schools for class spots
An impromptu tent city stands outside of the entrance to Mukilteo Elementary School but the tents don't have occupiers or the needy inside.15 years ago
Teacher from Western WA killed in Iraq
A teacher from Western Washington has been shot and killed by an 18-year-old student at a school in Iraq. The physical education teacher is identified as Jeremiah Small, 33, of Cosmopolis.15 years ago
Family of girl shot at Bremerton elementary school hires attorney
The family of Amina Bowman, an 8-year-old girl shot at her elementary school in Bremerton, has hired an attorney to determine who is at fault for the shooting.15 years ago
State adds jobs for fourth straight month
Good news on the job front. More businesses in our state are hiring and the unemployment rate continues to fall. The jobless rate for January is at 8.3 %, that's down from 8.6 % in December.15 years ago
Tourism on the rise in Seattle, King County
New tourism numbers for Seattle and King County show modest growth in the number of visitors and spending, which came up just short of $6 billion in 2011.15 years ago
Montana nightclub owner drowned in Elliott Bay
A Montana nightclub owner died of drowning in Elliot Bay, but police still don't know how the former Seattle resident ended up in the water off Pier 57.15 years ago
City can release names of Seattle cops disciplined for misconduct
A judge rules that the public has the right to know the names of Seattle police officers who have been disciplined for misconduct.15 years ago
Insects destroying large stands of trees in Washington forests
Pests are killing vast numbers of trees in Washington and forest managers are working on a plan to fight back.15 years ago
