Anti-government tax cheat sentenced to federal prison
A long time anti-tax activist from Mount Vernon is going to federal prison for preparing false tax returns. The U.S. Attorney's office in Seattle says Timothy Garrison, 60, helped a Mount Vernon couple avoid more than $88,000 in taxes.15 years ago
Mining for gold a recreational activity on Washington beaches
Add mining for gold to the list of activities you can do on Washington's ocean beaches.15 years ago
Officers hurt breaking up mother, daughter fight
Two Ocean Shores women are jailed for assault after fighting, kicking and even biting officers who tried to arrest them.15 years ago
Thieves steal half-ton propeller slated for Seattle park
Determined thieves made off with a half-ton propeller from Seattle's University District this week.15 years ago
State evicts homeless from beneath viaduct
Monday is moving day for people living beneath Seattle's Alaskan Way viaduct. Signs warning of the eviction went up a few days ago.15 years ago
Judge reverses ruling in Renton cartoon case
A legal reversal in the case regarding cartoons that lampoon city of Renton police. A judge has imposed a stay of his own ruling.15 years ago
Bellevue continues negotiating light rail route
Light rail remains on track in Bellevue. Last night, the Bellevue City Council agreed to remove any threat of legal action while talks continue with Sound Transit.15 years ago
Web exec says Mayor McGinn doesn’t understand internet
An on-line website that offers free classified ads, some featuring young women and nudity, answers Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's criticism.15 years ago
Man claims free speech rights violated at Issaquah Salmon Days
A man is suing the city of Issaquah, claiming police and organizers of the Salmon Days festival violated his right to free speech.15 years ago
Does pet ownership actually improve your health?
Most people think that pets make us happier and healthier. About 70 million households are home to pets, too. But one dog lover and animal researcher is challenging that convention wisdom.15 years ago
Videos mocking Renton police: Protected speech or cyberstalking?
Renton police are convinced the internet posting of cartoon parodies mocking city employees is a criminal offense.Chief of police Kevin Milosevich says the videos amount to cyberstalking.15 years ago
Renton wants to ID creator of cartoon parodies
The city of Renton is trying to identify the creator of cartoon video parodies that appear to expose embarrassing internal police politics.15 years ago
Two men charged in international child porn network
Two men from the Seattle area are among 72 people charged with viewing and trading child pornography as part of an international online network.15 years ago
Woman claims her uncle was legendary hijacker D.B. Cooper
The FBI is looking at a promising new lead in the unsolved D.B. Cooper hijacking case from 1971. Now, a woman thinks her uncle was the legendary D.B. Cooper.15 years ago
Men save woman’s life, then sue her
Three men who pulled a suicidal woman from the burning wreckage of a car crash were honored as heroes for their spur-of-the moment, life-saving decision. But the story has swerved into controversy.15 years ago
Semi-truck driver arrested after crash at Bothell interchange
The Washington State Patrol have arrested a semi-truck driver on suspicion of driving under the influence when he lost control as he exited from westbound 522 to southbound I-405 during Wednesday morning's commute.15 years ago
Pothole repair claims increase on Mayor McGinn’s watch
Since Mayor Mike McGinn took office a year-and-a-half ago, almost three times as many drivers have submitted claims for pothole related damages to their autos.15 years ago
Elimination of birth control co-pay sparks controversy
New health care reform rules just published by the Obama administration provide unprecedented preventive coverage for women, including birth control with no co-pays. But critics say the new mandates offend the conscience of millions of Americans.15 years ago
Paddleboarder dies after fall in Lake Washington
Despite heroic rescue efforts, a 35-year-old man has died after falling off his paddleboard near Kirkland.15 years ago
DNA could finally link Ted Bundy to 1961 murder
Detectives in Tacoma wonder if their oldest, cold-case murder might be linked to serial killer Ted Bundy. They hope to have a final answer, soon.15 years ago
Bicyclist killed in Seattle hit-run collision identified
A bicyclist struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Thursday afternoon was a 44-year-old Seattle man who worked in the South Lake Union area.15 years ago
Woman sentenced for role in Lakewood guard killing
The last of eight people convicted in connection with the shooting death of a Loomis guard in Lakewood has been sentenced for helping the killers.15 years ago
What’s on Bill Gates’ must-read list?
You might not be surprised to learn that Bill Gates likes to read. Now the billionaire from Medina is publicizing some of his favorite titles.15 years ago
