Smokers trying to quit get no help from e-cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes are gaining popularity among young smokers. Some kids are even using them to help quit regular cigarettes. New research suggests it's having the opposite effect.12 years ago
High court upholds $12.75 million award to ‘dancing’ Seattle firefighter
The Washington State Supreme Court has upheld a jury award of almost $13 million to a Seattle firefighter who fell down a fire pole opening in the middle of the night.12 years ago
Washington 14th healthiest state, a decline from last year
Washington ranks comfortably in the upper middle of states when it comes to overall health.12 years ago
Seattle Police recover ‘significant’ amount of stolen wine
Seattle police have located most of the wine stolen from a South Seattle wine and storage business during the Thanksgiving holiday.12 years ago
Seattle scientist recalls genius, inspiration of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela, who died last week at age 95, was a beacon of hope and inspiration for a Seattle man who grew up in South Africa as an activist against Apartheid.12 years ago
Tacoma gang member sentenced for precision bank robberies
A Tacoma gang member, part of a precision team of out-of-town bank robbers, is sentenced to 13 years in prison.12 years ago
Be patient with health care reform, urges Mike Kreidler
Washington's insurance commissioner is urging patience, during an appearance on Capitol Hill, as the nation adopts health care reform.12 years ago
Same-sex couples sue railroad over denial of health care benefits
Two railroad workers are going to federal court in Seattle to force their employer to provide health care benefits to their same-sex spouses.12 years ago
UW experts warn of limitations in home genetic testing kits
Advances in science and medicine have brought the laboratory into our homes. Genetic screening is the latest home testing craze and it comes with a new government warning.12 years ago
Hate the gas tax? How about paying by the mile
So, you hate the gas tax. Maybe you'd rather pay a fee for the miles you drive. A new state analysis makes the case for a road-use tax in Washington.12 years ago
Gun dealers, cops join forces in safe gun storage campaign
Gun dealers are joining law enforcement in King County in a campaign to promote safe storage of firearms, hoping to reduce gun violence.12 years ago
Metro bus drivers to vote on one-year wage freeze
A tentative contract agreement calls for a one-year pay freeze for Metro bus drivers. It's part of King County's latest attempt to convince state lawmakers to approve new funding for transit.12 years ago
Beyond Boeing: Industries powering the state economy
Finger-pointing and hand-wringing abound as Boeing shops for a new assembly plant outside Washington while legacy Northwest industries and newer job sectors are stepping up to help grow the state economy.12 years ago
Judges on the fence about cameras recording their federal courtrooms
Video cameras are commonplace in courtrooms in Seattle and across the nation, with one significant exception. They're banned in most federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. But now, cameras are on trial in Seattle.12 years ago
Seattle seawall project begins three years of waterfront worries
It might seem as though the downtown Seattle waterfront has been under construction for years and to some degree, that's true. But a major project that will protect and help transform the waterfront gets underway Monday.12 years ago
Train hits man on tracks in Edmonds, suspends ferry service
Commuter train and ferry service has resumed in Edmonds after a freight train struck and killed a man standing on the tracks Friday morning.12 years ago
High court restores death penalty in Monfort case
The state's highest court rules that the prosecutor can ask for the death penalty in the murder case against Christopher Monfort, charged with ambushing a Seattle police officer in 2009.12 years ago
Pension the key issue in Boeing Machinists vote
It's rare, the person who spends their entire working life with one company. And mostly gone, too, are the company pension plans. The pension is the Boeing benefit at the center of the controversial machinists vote.12 years ago
Washington health insurance exchange apologizes for bad information
About 8,000 people who applied for individual insurance through the state's health plan marketplace got bad information about tax credits.12 years ago
Starbucks must pay billions for ending business deal
An arbitrator ordered Starbucks to pay $2.76 billion for for prematurely ending a coffee distribution agreement.12 years ago
Socialist Kshama Sawant moves ahead in Seattle City Council race
With a few exceptions, socialist candidates don't win elections in the U.S. But the first socialist to make the Seattle City Council general election in more than 20 years has a shot at victory.12 years ago
Treaty with Canada costs Northwest ratepayers millions of dollars
In 1964, the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, Ford built the Mustang and Lyndon Johnson was elected President. Less memorable but still impactful today, a treaty was signed between the U.S. and Canada that is costing American power customers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.12 years ago
Eastside approach to 520 bridge opens summer 2014
The new 520 bridge is not due to open until late 2015 at the earliest. But just to the east, a three-year highway project is nearing the finish.12 years ago
