Chris Sullivan
Tax per mile: Plan in the works to tax you a ‘road usage charge’
The gas tax isn't going as far as it used to as more people drive less and new cars are much more efficient.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle photographer fights Pinterest, others to protect his art
If you were a baker and someone stole your bread every day after you put it on a store shelf, they'd be arrested. So shouldn't web sites that allow the unlimited posting of photos, music and other art without the creator's permission be held liable as well?12 years ago
Ursula Reutin
Stowell and Sendack Nutcracker won’t be retired until an original Clara sees it one more time
After a 31-year run, the Pacific Northwest Ballet is putting the famous Stowell and Sendak "Nutcracker" in the vault and making way for a new production next year.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Driver killed in Seattle collision with train
One man is dead after crashing into a train Friday evening in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Woman charged with vehicular homicide in Lake Sammamish crash
Prosecutors have filed vehicular homicide charges against a woman who drove an SUV into a Lake Sammamish home in May, killing two family members inside.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle police officer will not face felony charge for punching suspect in face
The King County Prosecutor's Office has decided not to file felony charges against a Seattle police officer caught on video punching a handcuffed, highly intoxicated woman, causing multiple fractures to her face.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Train derails in south Seattle, snarling traffic
A freight train that came off the tracks in south Seattle backed up traffic for several miles Friday afternoon.12 years ago
Tom Kelly
Home seekers concerned about inventory, not the season
"During the holidays we usually see a drop in homebuyers, but this year they're remaining engaged later than usual," said OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate.
12 years ago
Colleen O
Bellingham parents defend parenting practices as state takes away 3 children
A Bellingham couple said they had their three children ripped from their arms by Child Protective Services because they had a home birth and believe in holistic medicine.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Catch a movie on a stranger’s couch this weekend
Private residences will be opening their doors to Couch Fest Film festival goers around Seattle this Saturday.12 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Police chase prompts lockdown at Kentwood High School
Kentwood High School was locked down Friday morning after a suspect evaded police and ran onto campus.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Actress’ father says police were lazy in investigation of her disappearance
The father of actress Misty Upham remains frustrated with how the case was handled after learning her death appears to be accidental.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Professional holiday light hangers seeing boom in business
With thousands of people ending up in emergency room's each year because of holiday lighting accidents, professional installation has become an increasingly popular option for many homeowners.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Two men and a cat treated after Seattle McDonald’s pepper spray altercation
Medics were called to a Seattle McDonald's twice Thursday to treat several people and a cat, after a man who refused to leave was pepper sprayed in an altercation with an employee and a customer.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Phoenix Jones: Criminals taking advantage of Seattle cops busy with protests
While Seattle police are busy trying to keep the peace during protests, criminals are taking advantage of their absence, according to crime-fighting Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones.12 years ago
Tom Kelly
Home equity not floating all boats, 4 million still ‘underwater’
The data indicates that "underwater" borrowers are 10 times more likely to be delinquent than those with positive equity.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Al Gore comes to Inslee’s aid as governor launches preemptive campaign strike
It's nearly two years before the next gubernatorial election, but Washington Governor Jay Inslee is already pulling out the big guns to raise funds and send a warning shot at potential GOP challengers.12 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Don’t be Clark Griswold: How to get your Christmas tree home
Tens of thousands of Christmas trees will be put on the tops of Washington cars over the next few weeks, and many of them are just one bad knot away from flying off.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Protesters take to streets of Seattle, block traffic downtown
Several hundred demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle again Wednesday evening in the latest in a series of anti-police protests.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Kshama Sawant charged for SeaTac protest arrest
In the wake of widespread complaints about the way the Seattle Police Department handles property crimes, the department announced new steps Wednesday that include additional training for officers and potentially changing the way it handles 911 calls.12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Medical examiner determines cause of death for actress Misty Upham
The King County Medical Examiner's Office says actress Misty Upham, whose body was found in a ravine near the White River in October, died of blunt force trauma.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Seattle Police Department outlines new plan to improve property crime response
In the wake of widespread complaints about the way the Seattle Police Department handles property crimes, the Department announced new steps Wednesday that include additional training for officers and potentially changing the way it handles 911 calls.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Activists not giving up on Seattle’s elephants; disrupt zoo meeting
Activists who pushed for Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo to shut down the elephant display are trying to persuade the zoo to move the pachyderms to a sanctuary.12 years ago