Tacoma prisoners demanding an end to deportations continue hunger strike
Prisoners at the federal detention center in Tacoma vow to continue a hunger strike that is almost two weeks long. They're demanding better conditions and an end to deportations.11 years ago
Student arrested at Blaine border charged with terrorism
An Army National Guard private and college student from California was pulled off a bus at the Blaine border crossing overnight, accused of plotting terrorism.11 years ago
Seattle research explores adult lives of gang members
We know that kids who join gangs are more likely to drop out of school and go to jail. Now, Seattle researchers have evidence that gang membership in teen years can damage lives long into adulthood, in unexpected ways.11 years ago
Blame game as state lawmakers adjourn without transportation budget
Washington state lawmakers have gone home, adjourning their regular 60-day legislative session after approving a supplemental budget late Thursday. Now, the governor and a Republican leader are trading barbs.11 years ago
Governor ‘extremely disappointed’ by legislative failure
The state Legislature will adjourn sometime Thursday without passing a new transportation budget.11 years ago
US Supreme Court ruling could impact recreational trails
Everybody, it seems, loves a recreational trail. Unless the trail cuts through your property. A U.S. Supreme Court decision this week could lead to more legal action over trails created from abandoned railroad lines.11 years ago
State pays $3 million to woman who gave birth at 12 years old
The state will pay $3 million to a woman who got pregnant at age eleven and suffered years of abuse by her mother's boyfriend.11 years ago
Accused ringleader in huge shellfish trafficking case a fugitive
Poachers involved in a multi-million dollar theft of shellfish that sickened customers and depleted some Washington tidelands are due in court in Seattle Friday for sentencing. Their boss is still a fugitive.11 years ago
Drug paraphernalia found on suspect in head-on crash that killed pregnant woman
Police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the pocket of a man charged in a fatal head-on crash near Tacoma.11 years ago
House committee approves 75 percent tax on e-cigarettes
Lawmakers in Olympia want to slap a stiff tax on a tobacco substitute that's growing in popularity as a quit-smoking tool. A House committee narrowly approved a 75 percent tax on electronic cigarettes.11 years ago
Bellevue police officers face inquest for shooting of felon in Seattle
The cacophony of police gunfire that shattered the pre-dawn silence in a Columbia City neighborhood last winter killed an armed robbery suspect. Now, an inquest is underway to explain what led up to that fatal confrontation.11 years ago
Inquest begins into Bellevue Police shooting in Seattle neighborhood
Many Columbia City residents were stunned by the volley of gunfire that rattled their Seattle neighborhood about one year ago. An inquest is underway Monday into the early morning police shooting of a robbery suspect.11 years ago
Expert report criticizes Seattle tunnel but still confident of budget
An expert review panel concludes that the Highway 99 tunnel project can still be finished on time, despite significant delays.11 years ago
Earthquake near Poulsbo second in less than three months
An earthquake on the Kitsap Peninsula Thursday morning registered on scientific instruments but you probably didn't feel it.11 years ago
Decision gives Rainier Beach boys shot at national tournament
In a surprise reversal of fortune, the Rainier Beach High School boys basketball team has a chance to go to a prestigious national tournament in New York in April.11 years ago
2 Bellingham women accused of murder by overdose
Two Bellingham women are accused of murder for giving a college student an overdose of heroin so they could steal his credit card.11 years ago
Guilty plea from Chinese national in fatal Des Moines crash
A student from China has changed his plea to guilty for a crash in a Des Moines neighborhood in 2012 that killed a woman who was driving a group of teenagers to a family celebration.11 years ago
Gondola could help solve Kirkland transportation crunch
It's the fastest way to get to the top of a ski slope. Now, getting across town in Kirkland could be as easy as hopping aboard a gondola.11 years ago
Sea-Tac adds new international ticket counters
Sea-Tac Airport opened 14 brand new ticket counters Friday in anticipation of growing demand for international travel.11 years ago
Bertha manufacturer to offer tunnel machine fix
Experts from the manufacturer in Japan are due in Seattle next week to explain exactly how to repair the stalled tunnel boring machine known as "Bertha."11 years ago
Seattle will stick with weekly garbage pick up
Seattle will not go to every-other-week garbage pick-up. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is asking the city council and the solid waste utility to scrap the idea.11 years ago
Paid sick leave an issue in Seattle school bus driver contract
Seattle public school bus drivers say they're preparing to strike, mainly over health care benefits. But paid sick leave is also an issue at the bargaining table, even though the city has a paid sick leave law.11 years ago
State cuts marijuana production licenses, limits size of pot farms
State regulators have decided to limit marijuana production licenses and reduce the allowable size of pot farms.11 years ago
