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Joseph McEnroe is cross-examined Wednesday by King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Scott O’To...
Libby Denkmann

Prosecutor: McEnroe ‘baited the trap’ for Anderson family in 2007 Carnation killings

Joseph McEnroe, convicted with the murder of six people, was subdued in court Wednesday, a far cry from his angry, combative answers at the start of cross-examination.
12 years ago
WSDOT says if you want to get your King Felix bobblehead Saturday night, leave yourself plenty of t...
Chris Sullivan

WSDOT tries to improve I-90 closure just in time for big Mariners crowds

The state is once again closing westbound I-90 to spend the weekend working inside the Mercer tunnel and the Mount Baker Tunnel.
12 years ago
The Tokitae was “out of service” just after 5:12 p.m. and the route was down to one boa...
Kipp Robertson

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry loses power with 173 passengers on board

The Tokitae was "out of service" and the route was down to one boat.
12 years ago
Minimum wage rallies were planned across the state as part of a national effort to call attention t...
MyNorthwest.com

21 arrests in Seattle; Kshama Sawant joins protesters

Seattle police say they arrested 21 people who opted for civil disobedience at the conclusion of a minimum wage demonstration on Wednesday.
12 years ago
Seattle police officers assemble near Woodland Park Zoo as Chai and Bamboo are prepped to be moved....
Kipp Robertson

Woodland Park Zoo elephants being prepped for move after court dismisses injunction

Preparations to move two Woodland Park Zoo elephants to Oklahoma were being made just hours after a court refused to block the move.
12 years ago
The new minimum wage in Seattle became law April 1. It may still be too early to tell, but so far, ...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle law creating ‘cutthroat’ environment for minimum wage jobs

If they haven't already, Seattle workers will celebrate higher wages this week.
12 years ago
The USGA has announced parking information and spectator guidelines for those planning on attending...
Brady Henderson

Parking info, spectator guidelines for U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

The USGA announced on Wednesday parking information and spectator guidelines for those planning on attending the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place.
12 years ago
A man posing as a plumber has drained money from at least five different women in Seattle since Jan...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle thief posing as plumber on the loose, stealing from elderly women

A man posing as a plumber has drained money from at least five different women in Seattle since January in an ongoing scam.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

New reverse mortgage ‘review’ timeline pushed back

The new prerequisite is a first for reverse mortgages, which had carried no financial qualification requirement since the loans were first offered in 1989.

12 years ago
The Machinists union may withdraw its request for a vote to unionize Boeing’s plant in South ...
Kipp Robertson

With lack of support, S.C. Boeing workers may not unionize

The Machinists union may withdraw its request for a vote to unionize Boeing's plant in South Carolina because of a lack of support.
12 years ago
Some Bellevue neighbors argue new overhead power lines are unnecessary and will create an eyesore a...
Josh Kerns

Bellevue neighbors vow to fight new PSE power line

Some neighbors in Bellevue are making a last-ditch effort to try and stop the city from allowing Puget Sound Energy to install new power lines in the Lake Hills and Phantom Lake neighborhoods.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein

Des Moines toddler found safe; Amber Alert canceled

An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 2-year-old boy abducted from his Des Moines home Tuesday afternoon. Police said he was found safe in Renton.
12 years ago
Protesters display placards and chant slogans during a rally in Boston. Workers in Washington state...
MyNorthwest.com

Minimum wage protests planned across Washington

Minimum wage rallies are planned across Washington state Wednesday as part of a national effort to call attention to wage inequality.
12 years ago
A candlelight vigil is scheduled at the EastPointe Foursquare Church for Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a go...
Stephanie Klein

Pastor says Bonney Lake family was full of joy

The community of Bonney Lake is mourning the loss of one of its families killed when a concrete barrier fell from an overpass and crushed their truck Monday morning.
12 years ago
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MyNorthwest.com

Anti-police brutality protesters block Seattle streets

Almost 100 demonstrators have marched into downtown Seattle and staged a rally at Westlake Mall.
12 years ago
Tom Kelly

Referral power: Survey reveals lack of shopping for mortgages

Researchers found that higher-income and younger-aged borrowers were the most likely to gather multiple quotes when shopping for a mortgage.

12 years ago
The Ford crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Honda, sending two to the hospital and kill...
MyNorthwest.com

Police: Fatal Kent crash caused by driver checking cell phone

Driver in unincorporated Kent is believed to have checked his cell phone when he crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
12 years ago
Some property owners in the City of Seattle may have to provide transit passes, rather than parking...
Kipp Robertson

City of Seattle says parking spots contributing to high rent; recommends transit passes

Departments within the City of Seattle released their recommendations to the city council to address residential parking issues on Tuesday.
12 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Man suspected of setting girlfriend on fire in Seattle arrested at downtown shelter

Seattle police arrested the man suspected of setting his girlfriend on fire.
12 years ago
A Seattle police officer killed a man armed with a pellet gun because the officer believed he was i...
Kipp Robertson

Officer believed he was in ‘imminent danger’ when he killed a man holding pellet gun, jury finds

A Seattle police officer killed a man armed with a pellet gun because the officer believed he was in danger.
12 years ago
Part of a construction barrier on the SR 410 overpass collapsed on a vehicle, killing a young famil...
Kipp Robertson

Couple killed by concrete barrier in Bonney Lake were youth pastors

Part of a construction barrier on the SR 410 overpass collapsed on a vehicle, killing a young family Monday morning.
12 years ago
The signs have returned to alert drivers there’s free coffee at rest stops along our state&#8...
Stephanie Klein

Free coffee signs return to state highway rest areas

The signs have returned to alert drivers there's free coffee at rest stops along our state's highways.
12 years ago
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Stephanie Klein

Dash cam video: Suspect steals cop car in downtown Seattle

Seattle police have released dash cam video of a pursuit after a man stole a patrol car on Saturday.
12 years ago
Traffic is good while school is on break, according to Inrix. (AP)...
Kipp Robertson

Thank spring break for your easy commute

Any driver that has noticed better commute times in the Seattle area can thank spring break.
12 years ago