Ted Buehner
There really is a difference between rain and showers
Rain versus showers. Yes, both of these terms are wet and can be confusing.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
After thefts, plumber needs funds to build ‘Empowerment Bus’ for homeless
A Graham man is looking for help to restore a bus that will assist homeless people.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Wash. House passes bill to address ‘stealthing’ in sexual encounters
In a decisive move, the House has passed HB 1958, an act aimed at addressing the alarming issue known as stealthing.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Clergy become mandatory child abuse reporters in bill, with big exception
The Washington Senate approved a compromise that makes clergy and faith leaders mandatory reporters of child abuse with a major exception.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Senate bill to raise penalties on cannabis shop ‘smash-and-grabs’ passes 49-0
Cannabis stores have been legal in Washington for nearly a decade, and the state is bringing in nearly half a billion dollars a year in tax revenue.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Sputtering out: Push for state gas price transparency fails in legislature
Senate Bill 6052 would have forced oil companies to disclose data on their profit margins and how much they make per gallon of gas in Washington.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
State Senate makes quick work, repeals ‘lewd laws’ governing bars, clubs
Less than two weeks after what critics called "a raid" on four LGBTQ+ clubs, senators passed a bill that includes the removal of the state's lewd laws.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Puget Sound Energy held another ‘flex event’: Why this one was different
Another Puget Sound Energy "flex event" took place Thursday morning. But this one wasn't a repeat of what happened during the frigid cold snap last month.3 years ago
James Lynch
Seattle men’s, women’s chorus office burglarized 4 times in 4 days
The choruses' office is located in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood. It's an area familiar with this kind of crime, but the frequency is new.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Thousands of Raterlabs employees laid off 1 year after pay raise
RaterLabs employees are responsible for evaluating Google’s search results by testing and rating how accurately the algorithm responds to various prompts.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Attorney: Boeing 737 Max 9 ‘was a ticking bomb’
An amended lawsuit was filed on Wednesday against Boeing and Alaska Airlines on behalf of 22 Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Alaska Airlines flight attendant saves rare flamingo eggs during flight
Flight attendants are trained to take care of all kinds of requests when somebody rings the overhead call button.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
2 adult entertainment bills could influence change in lewd laws governing state bars
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's suspension of the lewd laws related to bars may help move forward two adult entertainment bills in Olympia.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Archdiocese of Seattle announces final plan to consolidate Catholic parishes
The consolidation will see 136 parishes become 60 parish families, according to a letter recently written by Archbishop Paul Etienne.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Police accused of deadly force face independent prosecutions in revised bill
HB 1579 is part of broader reforms aiming for more accountability in policing, alongside other proposed bills.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Teen pajama car prowler suspects arrested, police in Bellevue say
Three teenage girls thought to be the pajama car prowlers that have terrorized the Puget Sound region in recent weeks have been placed under arrest.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
South Sound on-demand ride service is now easier to use
An on-demand micro transit service called Runner is now available as part of Pierce Transit's all-in-one app.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Gun store in Federal Way faces $3M fine for selling high-capacity mags
In March 2022, the Washington Legislature passed a law -- requested by Ferguson -- banning the sale of ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
SPD: Alleged drug-trafficking brothers arrested with 30 pounds of meth
The investigation into the drug traffickers, who allegedly are brothers, took several months with SPD working alongside federal law enforcement partners.3 years ago
THE MYNORTHWEST STAFF WITH WIRE REPORTS
NTSB: Bolts on Boeing jetliner were missing before a panel blew out midflight
Bolts that helped secure a panel to the frame of a Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing before the panel blew off the jet last month, investigators report.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
2 highway shootings within minutes, miles of each other makes it 9 in 2024
Troopers said a taxi was hit by gunfire on Interstate 5 and Interurban Avenue in Tukwila Monday afternoon. The driver was not hurt in the incident.3 years ago
Associated Press
Jury finds school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter
A Michigan jury convicted Crumbley of involuntary manslaughter Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind trial .3 years ago
Sam Campbell
Robbers follow victims home to Bellevue from casino
Bellevue police are looking for five suspects -- who they say followed a mother and son home and held them at gunpoint.3 years ago
