McGinn widens lead over Mallahan for Seattle mayor
SEATTLE (AP) -- Environmentalist Mike McGinn has widened his lead over cell phone executive Joe Mallahan to 2,384 votes in the race for Seattle mayor....
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago, a newlywed who had served in Iraq and a woman who had vowed to take on Osama bin Laden after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here is a look at some of the victims....
Killings remain unsolved as sniper execution nears
McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Questions about how many people the D.C. snipers killed aren't expected to end with Tuesday's execution of mastermind John Allen Muhammad....
Man sought in police killing in serious condition
SEATTLE (AP) -- A man shot by police as he was sought in connection with the Halloween killing of a Seattle police officer was in serious condition Saturday following hours of surgery....
Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space - an idea spurred by science fiction novels....
Weapons, bomb-making materials found in suspect's apartment
Police found an cache of weapons as well as bomb-making materials in the Tukwila apartment of the man suspected of killing Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton, a law enforcement source said.
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago, a newlywed who had served in Iraq and a woman who had vowed to take on Osama bin Laden after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here is a look at some of the victims.
Only applicant for city council seat denied
The city council is this Central Washington town has turned away the only applicant for a city council seat that has remained open since January.
Killings remain unsolved as sniper execution nears
It galled her to do it, but Sarah Dillon was desperate for answers, so she wrote letters to convicted snipers John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo: If you murdered my son, please confess, she wrote.
Heavy snow in Cascades shuts down roads
The Washington state Department of Transportation has temporarily shut down two highways in the Cascade Mountains due to heavy snow from a fall storm and plans to close a third.
Muslim leader had troubling talks with suspect
An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader said Saturday he was deeply troubled by it.
Weapons, bomb-making materials found in suspect's apartment
Police found an cache of weapons as well as bomb-making materials in the Tukwila apartment of the man suspected of killing Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton, a law enforcement source said.
Navy ship built with WTC steel goes into service
The USS New York, built with steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center, was put into service Saturday both as a symbol of healing and strength.
Obama appeals for health care votes
President Barack Obama made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation Saturday as the House voted to advance debate on a bill to expand coverage to millions of the uninsured.
Sources: Suspect had studied law enforcement at UW
The man police shot Friday outside a Tukwila apartment complex - who authorities say is a suspect in the Halloween slaying of a Seattle officer - is a 41-year-old man who studied law enforcement issues at UW, sources say.
Group asks high court to block release of R-71 names
A conservative group has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the release of the names of 138,000 people who signed petitions to overturn the "everything but marriage" same-sex domestic partner law.
Woman who starved stepdaughter sentenced to prison
Accused of methodically starving her stepdaughter alongside her husband, Rebecca Arwen Long was sentenced to prison Friday over her attorney's objections.
Prison or treatment for woman who starved stepdaughter?
Fifteen months after a King County sheriff's deputy responding to a routine call found an emaciated girl at her Carnation home, Rebecca Arwen Long is set to be sentenced for methodically starving her stepdaughter.
Union advocates rally support in Olympia
More than 350 union members from different industries showed their support for labor at a conference organized by the Washington State Labor Council in Olympia on Thursday.
State House approves ban on campaign lies
OLYMPIA -- Political candidates in Washington would once again be banned from telling lies on the campaign trail under a proposed law approved Monday by the state House.
Medical-marijuana law could be expanded
Lawmakers are considering expanding the state's medical marijuana law to allow registered nurses, physician assistants and naturopathic doctors to recommend pot to their patients.
