Boeing 787 Dreamliner could fly as soon as Friday
The federal government has just given U.S. airlines the go-ahead to fly the 787 Dreamliner, which has been grounded for months because of concerns about its lithium ion battery system.12 years ago
Whidbey Island residents forced to navigate slide damage for foreseeable future
A temporary road will have to do for a year or more after last month's massive landslide on Whidbey Island.12 years ago
Bill gives drivers chance to appeal toll bridge late fees
Some drivers who cross the highway 520 toll bridge have complained about unfair late penalties, saying they never got the original bill in the mail. A measure just approved in the legislature gives drivers a chance to appeal.12 years ago
Marysville teacher accused of using closet for “time out”
A Marysville teacher and an aide have been removed from their classroom, accused of putting a special needs student in a closet.12 years ago
Coast Guard latest to drop Seafair activities
Seafair has lost the Blue Angels, waterfront tours of Navy ships and now, the Coast Guard. The reason for all the cancellations is the same; federal budget cuts.12 years ago
ACLU suing Kennewick florist who refused to sell to gays
The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington is suing the Tri-Cities florist who refused to sell flowers for a gay couple's wedding.12 years ago
Redmond woman arrested for holding elderly mother prisoner
A Redmond woman has been arrested for stealing from her elderly parents and keeping her mother prisoner in the couple's home.12 years ago
New DUI laws in Washington call for alcohol monitoring, more jail time
Longer jail sentences and the option of around-the-clock alcohol monitoring are part of a package of tough, new drunk driving laws just introduced in the Washington state Legislature.12 years ago
Seattle, King County settle pollution complaint
Seattle and King County will pay millions of dollars to reduce the amount of polluted water that enters Puget Sound under a settlement with the federal government.12 years ago
State investigates wrongdoing at Cheney crime lab
The manager of a state crime laboratory in eastern Washington has resigned during an investigation that he mishandled case files and failed to complete lab work.12 years ago
Amanda Knox says Italian prison guard fixated on sex
In a tell-all book due out this month, Seattle's Amanda Knox claims she was propositioned for sex by a senior guard and targeted for an affair by another inmate during her time in an Italian prison.12 years ago
Automated speed cameras on I-5 at Centralia go live Monday
If you drive a certain section of I-5, you might not notice the unassuming, small SUV parked along the shoulder, but you'd better pay attention to the work zone. Otherwise, it will cost you. The SUV is a speed camera car.12 years ago
Railroad advocates sue to stop Kirkland trail
Railroad advocates have filed a federal lawsuit and Kirkland has abruptly stopped plans to rip out train tracks, delaying construction of an almost six-mile recreational trail.12 years ago
Man accused of killing Renton grandparents to appear in court
A man charged with strangling his grandparents just hours after his release from prison faces a judge on Thursday.12 years ago
Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit in murder of 12-year-old Tacoma girl
The family of a Tacoma girl, kidnapped outside her home and murdered, cannot sue government agencies for negligence.12 years ago
May Day report critical of Seattle Police plan
An expert, independent analysis of Seattle's May Day protests criticizes police command for lack of planning that led to confusion among officers and widespread violence and vandalism.12 years ago
Seattle chef Tom Douglas trying to save July 4 fireworks show
It's not over until chef Tom Douglas says it's over. The Seattle chef loves fireworks and wants to save this year's Lake Union 4th of July show.12 years ago
Arrest warrant out for accused Seattle schools embezzler
The former Seattle School District official at the center of an embezzlement scheme is a no-show in court. A warrant is out for his arrest.12 years ago
Think tank says tolling I-90 across Lake Washington is bad policy
State transportation planners favor the idea of imposing tolls on the I-90 bridge to help pay for a new highway 520 bridge. But a state think tanks calls the plan "fundamentally flawed."12 years ago
Road access for Whidbey Island slide victims likely Monday
Sometime Monday, crews expect to finish cutting an emergency access road down to homes cut off by last week's massive slide on Whidbey Island.12 years ago
Do the math: Mariners destined to finish 4th
It's opening day of baseball season and even long-suffering fans can say their team is in first place. Yes, even the Pirates, the Cubs, the Astros and the Mariners. But sadly, it's likely none of those teams will finish where they started, in first place. How do we know? Do the math.12 years ago
Patrols will keep the curious out of Whidbey slide area
Sheriff's deputies and neighbors will team up to keep curiosity-seekers out of the area of a massive slide on Whidbey Island.12 years ago
