New online tool links veterans to the perfect job for their skills
The unemployment rate in Washington is 5.7 percent, but for veterans, it's more than seven percent. The state has a new web-based tool designed to link vets with the perfect job.11 years ago
State offers more plans, hope for lower health insurance costs
Another open enrollment period begins this Saturday for individual health insurance through the state's marketplace. Local managers are promising more options and the possibility of lower costs.11 years ago
Fire in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood claims one life
One person is dead from a fire that ripped through a three-story apartment building's in Seattle's Fremont district.11 years ago
Mount Baker could be source of geothermal power
In the Pacific Northwest, the land of cheap hydro-electric power, a hidden source of renewable energy might get a new look.11 years ago
Puget Sound eagles show high levels of banned toxic compound
A chemical flame retardant, banned in certain products in Washington state is showing up in the environment, years later, in alarming levels.11 years ago
State schools chief says metal detectors not a practical response to threats
A series of threats at Seattle-area public schools and universities followed the shootings at Marysville-Pilchuck High last month. But don't expect the widespread installation of metal detectors as a way to increase school safety.11 years ago
13-year-old Issaquah girl identified as source of threat that delayed start of school
Deputies have identified a 13-year-old girl as the source of on-line threats that delayed the start of school at Pacific Cascade Middle School in Issaquah.11 years ago
Ten arrests in Lewis County domestic violence sweep
More than 30 law enforcement officers fanned out across Lewis County Thursday to arrest people wanted for domestic violence during a morning-to-midnight sweep.11 years ago
Flood control sometimes a dam difficult decision
November is historically the wettest month of the year in the Seattle area and that means flooding could be just days or weeks away. We can't control the weather but we do control one factor that could be the difference between a bad flood and a disaster.11 years ago
Gun violence summit in Seattle looks for new solutions
After yet another deadly school shooting, it's easy to just say: 'there's nothing we can do.' Dozens of leaders in politics, public health and law enforcement gathered in Seattle to look for a new approach.11 years ago
Oso landslide poses new flood threat as winter approaches
The massive Oso landslide last March wiped out an entire neighborhood, killing 43 people. Now, as another winter approaches, a new threat is emerging in the Stillaguamish Valley.11 years ago
Teachers back in school, awaiting return of Marysville-Pilchuck students
Teachers were back on campus Tuesday at Marysville-Pilchuck High School to begin the difficult process of preparing for the return of students on Monday.11 years ago
South Sound police look for ‘zip tie’ robber
A masked, armed man who forces employees to zip tie themselves is robbing businesses from Olympia to Puyallup.11 years ago
Suspect in shooting, stabbing arrested after Rainier Valley standoff
A standoff involving Seattle Police and an assault suspect lasted into the early morning hours before officers fired tear gas into a house in the Rainier Valley and made an arrest.11 years ago
Storm damage repaired, vast wilderness access restored
It was eleven years ago this week that a powerful storm roared through the North Cascades, causing severe flooding and cutting off access to one of the state's largest wilderness areas. This weekend is cause for celebration.11 years ago
Seattle scientists think they know why Gen X got the flu
Some people who seemingly never get the flu got sick last season - even some who got a flu shot. Scientists in Seattle think they know why and whether it will happen again.11 years ago
Break in line disrupts water service to Tacoma’s largest customer
Utility crews have shut off water after a large break in a line near Port of Tacoma, which left a hole in the road and cut service to the city's largest water customer.11 years ago
More than a job fair as thousands gather at JBLM
As the U.S. military scales back its forces, thousands of service members in Washington each year are looking for a new line of work.11 years ago
The battle between emotion and rational brain over Ebola
News of an Ebola death in the U.S. prompted calls for a travel ban, schools closed and people talked about going home and staying there. Emotions sometimes win out over reason, according to an assistant professor at the U.W. Evans School of Public Affairs11 years ago
Parking dispute might have prompted White Center stabbing
An argument over the positioning of parked cars in White Center might have led to a stabbing that put a man in the hospital early Friday morning.11 years ago
Muni League recommends ‘no’ vote on Seattle bus measure
Calling it close to a "blank check," the Seattle Municipal League is recommending a 'no' vote on the Seattle bus funding measure.11 years ago
Toddlers and cell phones; time to reconsider policy?
For years, child-rearing experts have warned parents to limit a toddler's exposure to television and videos. In today's smartphone world, pediatricians are wondering if it might be time to update that policy.11 years ago
How much you’ll spend sitting in traffic this year
You already know you're wasting time and money stuck in traffic. A new analysis puts a dollar figure on traffic delays.11 years ago
