Hundreds gather in Wenatchee to honor fallen firefighters
Hundreds of colleagues and loved ones gathered to honor three firefighters who died fighting wildfires in Eastern Washington this season.10 years ago
Seattle’s Hempfest takes on new feel after legalization of marijuana
Seattle's Hempfest has gone through many changes in its 25 years, but the festival still draws more than 100,000 people to celebrate marijuana.10 years ago
Parents fight for reform at Island County Jail after son dies of dehydration
The family of a 25-year-old who died of dehydration and malnutrition at the Island County Jail in April is fighting to keep his memory alive, and pushing for reforms in the jail system.10 years ago
Former Microsoft engineer invents video games for dogs
Dog owners in the city have to get creative to entertain their pets while they're at work all day. Video games for dogs could be a solution.10 years ago
When ‘The Big One’ hits, it’s not falling cranes you should be worried about
When the ground starts shaking, will cranes be falling out of the sky?10 years ago
State lawmakers bracing for potential fourth special session
After 176 days, nearly six months, and three special sessions, it's the first Monday Washington state lawmakers are finally back home and not negotiating a budget.10 years ago
Drought so bad, state trucking salmon upstream
Without any significant rain in weeks, rivers are running low and water temperatures are rising. It's creating big problems for salmon and other fish which are finding themselves high and dry in disappearing streams.10 years ago
Sheriff: We’re cracking down on illegal pot shops to keep Feds at bay
Despite complaints, King County Sheriff John Urquhart is defending a crackdown on 15 unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries.10 years ago
Western Washington is a ticking time bomb for fires
June saw record-breaking average temperatures and dry conditions that rival some of the most arid Augusts in Washington history.10 years ago
Report: District knew of student’s sexual harassment allegations, but didn’t tell Seattle high school
An independent report confirms that Garfield High School's choir teacher and parents were drinking and lax on enforcing rules on a field trip to New Orleans in March.10 years ago
Mixed feelings over plans to restore grizzly bears to North Cascades
Plans are being developed to restore the grizzly to the North Cascades and Ann Froschauer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it's not just about helping the massive mammals.10 years ago
Public outcry over Tacoma’s anti-homeless boulders forces city to reconsider
Tacoma's solution to cleaning up an area near the library resulted in even more attention and widespread criticism than the original problem.10 years ago
Drinking, groping alleged during Garfield HS trip; choir teacher faces termination
Problems during a field trip to New Orleans include an alleged sexual assault.10 years ago
They’re not just unbeatable, UW is a dynasty
How the University of Washington's crew team has become a record-breaking rowing squad.10 years ago
Oklahoma City bombing prepared a first responder for the Oso mudslide
It would come to be known as one of America's worst cases of homegrown terrorism: the Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people and injured over 300 more.10 years ago
Language immersion a priority for Bellevue School District
Puesta Del Sol Elementary is the region's only language immersion program in a public school system where students start learning Spanish in kindergarten. They're fluent by the fifth grade, and go on to take college courses while in high school.10 years ago
Seahulk flying body painter with him to Super Bowl
For some fans, Super Bowl game day prep will be just as rigorous as for the players.11 years ago
Issaquah police putting naughty on list for Santa
This year, Santa has backup against thieves, thanks to the Issaquah Police Department. Police patrolling shopping center parking lots leading up to the holidays are on the lookout for cars that might be easy targets for thieves, and putting their owners on the naughty list.11 years ago
Free 5-mile tows being offered for would-be drunk drivers in Pierce County
Holiday celebrations mean more opportunities for drunk driving, so police have stepped up patrols. But in Pierce County, there's also a brief, free alternative to help drivers avoid the temptation to drink and drive.11 years ago
How decorating your car for holidays could get you into trouble
The State Patrol isn't trying to be a Grinch by busting drivers for their Christmas decorations on their cars. They say it's all about safety, and there's some very specific regulations governing how you can celebrate the season on the road.11 years ago
Parents complain school threat never communicated
Some parents at a private Auburn school are upset they were kept in the dark about a shooting threat written on a bathroom wall, even though police investigated and deemed it not credible.11 years ago
Pedestrian killed in West Seattle hit and run
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near Delridge Way Southwest and Southwest Brandon Street in West Seattle Thursday afternoon, according to police.11 years ago
Seattle police search for man who assaulted former boss
Seattle police are searching for a man who they say hit his former boss with a bat or metal pole Wednesday morning in the Georgetown neighborhood.11 years ago
