SoDo, Ballard are Seattle’s top winners in state’s pot license lottery
The state of Washington has now ranked 1,174 applicants who hope to get a retail license to sell marijuana.11 years ago

Why the US is behind in weather forecasting
You can't stop the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the southeast U.S. this week or the severe storms that knock out power or cause floods in the Pacific Northwest. But you can give people more time to get to safety. All you need is a supercomputer.11 years ago
‘We need to stop youth violence’ say Seattle community leaders
Seattle Police admit they don't have enough evidence to make any arrests in a rash of fatal shootings in Leschi and the Central Area involving young people.11 years ago

Hot weather warning: wear a life jacket
May marks the beginning of boating season in Washington. In combination with hot weather, there's concern it could lead to a spike in drowning deaths.11 years ago

Feds yank No Child Left Behind waiver from Washington
Washington is the first state to lose control of federal education dollars because of The No Child Left Behind Act.11 years ago

As Prop 1 trails, new plan to save Metro bus service in Seattle
King County leaders insist that bus service cuts are coming, that there is no 'Plan B or 'Plan C' to save Metro Transit from what they call devastating cuts.11 years ago

Oso mudslide death toll 41; crews continue search as President Obama heads to Washington
Search managers have updated the death toll from the Oso landslide that hit the Snohomish County community on March 22. Crews found two more bodies over the weekend.11 years ago
Man trying to break up fight, stabbed to death in Everett
A man was stabbed to death early this morning in south Everett in what police consider some type of family fight.11 years ago

Seattle Police declare they’re ready for May Day trouble
After two consecutive years of May Day rioting, Seattle Police declare they are ready for any trouble in 2014.11 years ago

Search for religious cult leader focuses on Spokane
The suspected leader of a religious cult, charged with sexually abusing girls, might be hiding out in the Spokane area.11 years ago

State helping protect landowners in wildfire zones
Though it might not look it, it's officially wildfire season in Washington and some landowners in fire-prone areas are taking advantage of a strategy to reduce their risk.11 years ago
Troopers hospitalized after two WSP cars crash
Two State Patrol troopers are recovering at home after crashing their patrol cars into each other early this morning in Lynnwood.11 years ago
Murray bill would extend benefits for family caregivers of vets
War leaves permanent scars on service members and also puts a strain of spouses who are left to pick up the pieces when their loved one comes home. A bill in Congress looks to extend more help for the family caregivers.11 years ago

Contract will pave King County’s treacherous Middle Fork Road
It's not a mega-project such as the new 520 floating bridge or the Highway 99 tunnel, but for the outdoors crowd, a new road into the King County wilderness is the most anticipated transportation project in years.11 years ago

Governor’s veto sends lawmakers scrambling for basic education funds
The governor has vetoed a couple of items in the new budget, one reversed a cut in emergency funding, which was suddenly needed because of the Oso mudslide.11 years ago

Playoffs in the numbers for 2014 Seattle Mariners?
It's spring and all baseball fans are filled with hope. Going by the numbers, Seattle Mariners fans might have more reason for hope than others.11 years ago

King County looks to update landslide threat strategies
Detailed laser data shows flood and slide threats all over King County. It's critical information that you might not get if you buy a property; knowledge you might not have even if you've owned a property for years.11 years ago

WSU offers reprieve for students affected by Oso mudslide
In a letter to the mayor of Darrington, Washington State University President Elson Floyd said students affected by the Oso mudslide, who live in Oso or Darrington, are eligible for free tuition in the 2014-2015 school year.11 years ago
Ex-soldier admits killing Kirkland woman in 2011
A soldier who was absent without leave at the time now admits he killed a Kirkland woman with a knife more than two years ago.11 years ago
Hundreds evacuated, four injured in blast at natural gas plant near Tri-Cities
A natural gas plant, south of Tri-Cities, Washington is still off-limits after an explosion and fire Monday morning injured four people.11 years ago

Clothing maker’s ‘Oso Strong’ shirts sell out at Arlington event
One of the busiest places in town Saturday was the parking lot of an Arlington grocery store where a special piece of clothing sold out in no time.11 years ago
