Sara Lerner
Why this year’s toxic algae blooms in Washington are different
Washington's waters are seeing more toxic algae this year than in the past decade. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists set out Monday on an ocean research expedition in hopes of getting some insight into why.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Trooper: Driver suspected of killing two teens immediately fell asleep afterwards
A Bellingham man charged with killing two teens and injuring two more fell asleep immediately after the collision last week, according to court documents.12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Minor fix expected for major Lakewood chokepoint
Westbound Highway 512 — where it meets with I-5 — backs up every day and at all times of the day.12 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Cliff Mass: ‘Tinderbombs’ diffused by moist conditions
So much for an early start to the Northwest wildfire season.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Spokane NAACP president resigns in wake of race controversy
Spokane NAACP president Rachel Dolezal resigned Monday morning in the wake of controversy over her true ethnicity.12 years ago
Tom Kelly
Report predicts power shift from homeowners to renters
Single-family homes are shifting to renter occupancy throughout the nation, and this trend is likely to continue.
12 years ago
Feliks Banel, Local Historian
You can thank eclectic Irishman for Chambers Bay Golf Course
If a local settler hadn't chased off some Brits with a rifle in 1849, the U.S. Open might be taking place at Chudley Bay Golf Course.12 years ago
Kipp Robertson
State trooper gets a creepy 12th Man surprise
At first glance the Washington State Trooper thought there was a corpse in the passenger seat of a vehicle pulled over for an HOV violation on Friday morning.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Multi-vehicle crash briefly shuts down lanes on I-5 in Marysville
All lanes of northbound I-5 were briefly closed on I-5 through Marysville Friday afternoon.12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Confirmed: It’s not hard to spend $300 on U.S. Open hats, shirts
Golf fans had better be prepared for a little sticker shock at the U.S. Open merchandise tent at Chambers Bay Golf Course.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Near vertical takeoff makes Boeing 787 look like toy plane
Boeing is ramping up for the Paris Air Show next week — rehearsing its flying display in Moses Lake.12 years ago
Kipp Robertson
PGA pro shows why golfers are up in arms about Chambers Bay with crazy putt
PGA golfer Bubba Watson showed his Twitter followers what all the hubbub is about at Chambers Bay and, possibly, why some golfers are griping about the terrain.12 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Extreme weather separates Mount Rainier climbers overnight, one still missing
A climber is missing after being separated from a hiking party on Mount Rainier on Thursday.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Smoke on SR 99 in downtown Seattle
Smoke was spotted lingering along the SR 99 viaduct in downtown Seattle during Friday morning's commute.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
NAACP leader under fire for identifying as black
Rachel Dolezal is a prominent civil rights activist and the current president of the Spokane NAACP. She's accused of falsely portraying herself as black - for years.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Anti-Shell activists come down from oil barge anchor in Bellingham
ShellNo activists attached themselves to an anchor chain of a vessel belonging to the oil company in Bellingham.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Rick Rizzs: The goal of Mariners radio broadcast is to let fans ‘see’ the game
Hours before the start of every Mariners game, well before the press box starts to fill up, you can pretty much count on who'll be the first one in the door.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Battery Street Tunnel closes third time in two days during morning commute
A slew of interruptions on SR 99 stalled traffic at times, and made the Thursday morning commute a little more soggy and colorful.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Federal Way police searching for shooting suspect after SWAT team standoff
A SWAT team was called after a father shot his son in the leg, and engaged in an overnight standoff at a Federal Way home. The suspect has not been found.12 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Mike McGinn: Seattle mayor should limit travel
Former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn did some traveling during his time in office, but says he made sure to evaluate how big a budget he would actually need.12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Lynnwood preparing for new Costco traffic at Alderwood Mall
One of the busiest areas in Snohomish County is about to get a lot a busier. A Costco is going in right across the street from the Alderwood Mall.12 years ago
Jillian Raftery
Drinking, groping alleged during Garfield HS trip; choir teacher faces termination
Problems during a field trip to New Orleans include an alleged sexual assault.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Seahawks players touring Northwest with SeaGals and more
Football season might not be upon us, but Seahawks fans can still get out to see their favorite team in action.12 years ago