Fewer people dying from prescription pain medication
The state Health Department says fewer people died from prescription pain medication overdoses from 2008 to 2011 after a sharp increase in the previous decade.14 years ago
Edmonds officer resigns amidst sex charges
An Edmonds police officer accused of having sex with a woman he'd picked up for jaywalking has now quit.14 years ago
12th Man generates biggest Seattle TV ratings in years
79-percent of TV's in the Seattle-area that were on Sunday were tuned to the Seahawks game, the most-watched TV in event in town since the 2006 Super Bowl.14 years ago
Building a tiny dream home of their own
A Snohomish couple gave up city life for a much simpler existence, and a much smaller house: only 140 square feet. Which has all of us asking: could you do it?14 years ago
Drowsy driving increases, 1 in 24 have fallen asleep at the wheel
Falling asleep behind the wheel may happen more often than you think.14 years ago
Why I was charged $130 for watching a movie in Vancouver, BC
If you're planning a trip to Vancouver, B.C. or anywhere else internationally you could end up with a shockingly high cell phone bill if you're not careful.14 years ago
Company wants to introduce marijuana vending machines to Washington
They could be coming to Washington soon: pot vending machines.14 years ago
Russia, US playing politics may only harm families, orphaned children
A political controversy is causing heartbreak for families ready to adopt orphans from Russia.14 years ago
Stop sweating success; work on your happiness in the present
According to a former Harvard researcher, the best resolution you can make to truly impact your life is to work on being happy - right now.14 years ago
Woman celebrates her birthday with random acts of kindness
A former Seattle resident's plan to celebrate her birthday with random acts of kindness took on even more meaning following the school massacre in Connecticut.14 years ago
Breakthrough cancer treatment reprograms immune system with disabled form of virus that causes AIDS
It's a breakthrough in the fight against cancer: A 7-year-old girl who was dying from leukemia is in remission after doctors reprogrammed her immune system to kill the cancer.14 years ago
Suspect shot after leading Lakewood cops on 10-mile chase
Two Lakewood police officers shot a man late Sunday night after he opened fire on them following a 10-mile chase.14 years ago
FareStart transforming lives through food
It's about great food but more importantly, it's also about transforming lives. A program in Seattle called FareStart is empowering homeless people and addicts to leave their demons behind and learn how to live on their own.14 years ago
School year gets much longer for students in pilot program
School for thousands of public school students is about to get longer. Five states are announcing Monday they are adding at least 300 hours of learning time to the calendar starting next year.14 years ago
Hospice nurse shares list of five things you must say before you die
A 52-year-old ad executive from New Zealand died last month of cancer, and now that he's passed, his rant on his blog has taken on a new life. In it, Linds Redding says he wasted countless late nights and weekends, and missed many holidays and birthdays, all for nothing. In the end, he says it was not worth it.14 years ago
Man reports rape in Seattle community college bathroom
North Seattle Community College is beefing up security after a man says he was raped in a school bathroom.14 years ago
Seattle area pet owners going all out for Halloween and beyond
Halloween is here, and kids and adults aren't the only ones dressing up. This year, Americans will spend $370 million on costumes for their pets.14 years ago
Puget Sound sets a dry weather record
If you have been loving the dry weather we've been having, there is good news.14 years ago
Tacoma teacher charged with rape of 6th grade student
A Tacoma middle school teacher is accused of having sex with a 6th grade student over five years ago.15 years ago
University president calls student suicide an epidemic
When you send your kid off to college, it's a time filled with hope and promise. The last thing you think about is the possibility they may not return alive. But the harsh reality is, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-age kids, and yet so many people still don't want to talk about it.15 years ago
Department of Health reports 16 percent increase in ‘death with dignity’
At least 70 people died in Washington last year after requesting and taking a lethal prescription through Washington's Death with Dignity law, the Department of Health reported Wednesday.15 years ago
Oldest Americans share lessons for living in new book
You hear it all the time-- live life to the fullest and have no regrets. A Cornell University professor and gerontologist interviewed more than 12-hundred people who are nearing the end of their life journey to learn valuable lessons about everything from marriage, careers, and being happy.15 years ago
Twelve more join Bill Gates, Buffett in Giving Pledge
Wealthy people across the world are following Microsoft founder Bill Gates' example in giving a fortune to those who are less fortunate.15 years ago
