Bill would let college grads pay tuition from future paychecks
The reward of a college degree can be a good paying job but it can also burden graduates with tens of thousands of dollars in debt. A bill in Olympia would allow some students to pay tuition after they graduate, out of future earnings.11 years ago
Feds clear path so pot businesses can do their banking
The federal government Friday issued new guidance on how legal marijuana businesses can do their banking.11 years ago
Gonorrhea outbreak hits Snohomish County particularly hard
Cases of gonorrhea are rising statewide and Snohomish County is reporting a 50-percent increase.11 years ago
Reichert bill aims to help foster kids, stop sex trafficking
It's a good bet that most of the children caught up in prostitution and sex trafficking are part of the foster care system. A new bill would force states to identify victims and make better lives for foster kids..11 years ago
Man with knife shot dead by Centralia police officer
Police in Centralia shot and killed a man who threatened officers with a knife early Thursday morning.11 years ago
Washington housing market softens in 4th quarter, still better than 2012
A quarterly survey finds that homes were significantly less affordable in Washington at the end of 2013, compared to a year earlier.11 years ago
High winds cause power outages, knock over old barn
Gusty winds pushed a tree into a power line in northeast Seattle, knocking out electricity for thousands of City Light customers overnight.11 years ago
Curtis High School teacher arrested on charges of sex with student
Another high school teacher in Pierce County is in trouble for having sex with a student. The latest case involves a 33-year old Curtis High School teacher.11 years ago
Special election: Strong support for school levies, some bond measures failing
Most school tax levies are winning in early election returns from the Feb. 11 Special Election in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, while some bond measures are failing.11 years ago
New bill calls to end ‘modern day debtors prison’
A new report singles out four counties in Washington that are arresting and jailing people who fall behind in the payment of court-ordered debt.11 years ago
Seattle Schools promise new effort to relocate evicted tenant
For 28 years, a small, private school that helps developmentally disabled children has been running its program out of a closed elementary school building in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. Suddenly, the school district is cancelling the lease.11 years ago
Medina doctor, wife, indicted in medical supplies scam
A former Army doctor from Medina is accused in a $7.3 million scam involving guns and medical supplies.11 years ago
Report praises colleges for transportation innovation
On the University of Washington campus, a student is far more likely to carry a bus pass than their car keys. A survey of transportation habits find that college campuses are leading in options and innovation.11 years ago
Training next priority in reform of Seattle Police
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray insists that police are making progress toward police reforms mandated by the U.S. Justice Department. But, he says, the city still has a long way to go.11 years ago
Puyallup drug dealer sentenced for marijuana, not murders
A Puyallup man who shot and killed two guys trying to rip off his home marijuana grow operation is sentenced to seven years in prison.11 years ago
New problem prevents Bertha from tunneling again
Contractors in Seattle have once again shut down the tunneling machine Bertha because of a new problem.11 years ago
Bill in Olympia would make ‘revenge porn’ a felony
Washington is joining a list of states trying to make it a felony to post "revenge porn" online.11 years ago
Former Washington State Patrol trooper arrest for sex crimes
Clark County, Wash. Sheriff's deputies arrested a former State Patrol trooper Wednesday night on allegations of sex crimes against a relative.11 years ago
Seattle City Council close to vote on ride-shares, new taxi licenses
City leaders are putting the brakes on those illegal ride-sharing companies operating in the Seattle area. New regulations will likely also mean the issuance of the first new taxi licenses in years.11 years ago
Governor Inslee says no more excuses on education funding
Governor Jay Inslee said he's heard the excuses. "It's an election year, it's too hard to raise taxes, it can wait until next session." The governor said it's time for lawmakers to fulfill their promise to kids and pay for improvements to education.11 years ago
Tunnel machine Bertha moves two feet
The $80 million tunneling machine known as 'Bertha' resumed mining Tuesday beneath the Seattle waterfront for the first time in about seven weeks.11 years ago
Eastern Washington congresswoman prepares for biggest speech of life
Washington state is in the spotlight tonight following the President's State of the Union speech. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers gives the GOP response.11 years ago
New overpass for notorious Seattle traffic bottleneck
The new Atlantic Street overpass opened Monday morning, finally separating vehicle and train traffic in a notorious Seattle waterfront bottleneck.11 years ago
