Conservative group requests personal information of state employees
State workers are raising deep concern after learning a prominent anti-union group is seeking their personal information, including their birth dates, worrying it could lead to widespread privacy violations and identity theft.9 years ago
Puyallup native strives to be the best behind the plate
If you’re a baseball fan, you know our area is well represented in Major League Baseball, with players from Snohomish to Seattle dotting the rosters. But a Puyallup native who made it to the big leagues gets little notice most of the time. And he prefers it that way. Growing up in Pierce County, Quinn […]9 years ago
Mariners Cruz has supplied his hometown with fire trucks, ambulances and more
How Mariners Nelson Cruz and the Seattle Fire Department are battling emergencies in the Dominican Republic.9 years ago
How Woody Guthrie became unlikely spokesman for Pacific Northwest
Folk legend Woody Guthrie became an unlikely spokesman for hydroelectric power, the Grand Coulee Dam and the promise of greener pastures in the Pacific Northwest.9 years ago
Famous Alaska Airlines pilot is a ‘legend’ in the Pacific Northwest
Few people find their life鈥檚 calling in first grade. But Mike Swanigan has never been like most people.9 years ago
Relations between Washington tribes, state and fishermen reach historic low point
Relations between Washington tribes, the state, and recreational fishermen have reached a historic low point after talks over ever dwindling salmon runs reached an impasse, threatening to wipe out this year's coho fishing season.9 years ago
Visiting sailor makes history with latest adventure
Martin Frey admitted the month-long journey from China to Seattle across the Pacific was the hardest of his life.9 years ago
From cleats to corks: Mariners catcher brings his own wine to the Northwest
Mariners Chris Iannetta isn't only talented on the field. The catcher also makes his own wine and it's getting rave reviews.9 years ago
King County’s quietly successful program to combat addiction and change lives
It is quietly the most successful crime and drug program in King County and costs much less than putting addicts in jail.9 years ago
Safeco Field spiffed up ahead of Mariners home opener
On the field and off, hundreds have worked tirelessly to get Safeco Field ready for Friday night's Mariners home opener.9 years ago
Would more money for mental health have kept Seattle man out of tree?
For the mother of Seattle's famous Man in Tree, the incident isn't humorous, rather, an example of mental illness gone untreated.9 years ago
From streets of Seattle to Stanford, Rainier Scholars breaking education color barrier
We've heard plenty about the income and opportunity gap as a key issue in the presidential election. But how do you actually help close it?9 years ago
Obama’s Cuba visit stirs strong emotions for Sounders defector Ozzie Alonso
He couldn't be any farther from Cuba, but his heart has always been there. So seeing President Obama in his home country this week stirred strong emotions for Sounders FC star Osvaldo Alonso.9 years ago
A fading pastime: Mariners youth initiative not just fun and games
When several hundred kids take over Safeco Field Friday for the Mariners first Youth Spring Training event, it'll all be fun and games to help kick off the upcoming start to the baseball season. But there's a certain seriousness underlying all the activities.9 years ago
Serious undertones of Mariners youth event
When several hundred kids take over Safeco Field Friday for the Mariners first Youth Spring Training event, it'll all be fun and games to help kick off the upcoming start to the baseball season. But there's a certain seriousness underlying all the activities.9 years ago
Local Bernie Sanders supporters not giving up hope ahead of Washington caucuses
Although Hillary Clinton took a big step forward in locking up the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, polls continue to show Bernie Sanders has an overwhelming lead in Washington state.9 years ago
Seattle officers outfitted with life-saving drug to help avoid tragedy
City officials joined Penny Legate to announce a new grant to the Marah project for the Seattle Police Department, to outfit 60 bicycle officers with what's called Naloxone - a medication that can save the lives of people overdosing on heroin or other opiates.9 years ago
Game on: Critics, supporters clash over new Seattle arena
Kris Brannon has been a fixture at many of the Seattle-area’s biggest events for several years. From concerts to Seahawks’ games, the Tacoma-native known as “Sonics Guy” has waved signs, handed out flyers and done all he can to single-handedly keep the memory of Seattle’s former NBA team and hopes for its return to a […]9 years ago
Secretary of State fighting for the ‘Pac-12 Primaries’
While the presidential candidates have barnstormed the states from New Hampshire to Texas, Washington state remains virtually irrelevant selecting each party’s nominee. But Secretary of State Kim Wyman continues her quest to change that. Last year she pushed the Legislature to change the date of our primary to March 8. Lawmakers killed it though because […]9 years ago
Secretary of State fighting for the ‘Pac-12 Primaries’
Kim Wyman continues her quest to change the date of Washington's primary.9 years ago
What it takes to be a Mariners ball girl
Dozens of our area's top female athletes gathered at Safeco Field to try out for one of the most coveted jobs in Seattle 鈥� Mariners ball girl.9 years ago
Youngest heroin addicts get special care in Kent
There’s been plenty of talk lately about the heroin epidemic overwhelming the Seattle area and the rest of the nation. But as the debate about what to do rages on, a small group of people in Kent are making sure the youngest victims don’t suffer and have a shot at a normal, healthy life. Edna […]9 years ago
Seattle neighbors argue connection between RVs and crime
Seattle neighbors argue the police department's own statistic prove that removing RVs from Magnolia has decreased crime in that area.9 years ago
