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Nearly six years after six activists were arrested during a series of

Nearly six years after six activists were arrested during a series of demonstrations at the Port of Tacoma…

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Victimless Crime

A man tries to have sex with a 14-year-old. Another man extorts him. Who gets charged?

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The Other Washington Monument

A local professor has found ties between the Smithsonian Institution and Martha Washington's slaves.

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Tobacco Fails

It seems to be easier for minors to get their hands on it these days.

A Certified Clusterfuck

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A Certified Clusterfuck

Making marriage licenses gender-neutral got complicated.

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Incendiary Cemetery Shit

One man's crusade against dog feces has some confused.

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Sex Changes and Changing Rooms at Evergreen

Arizona Christians are creating a flap over the college's gender policies.

Banking on the Bandit

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Banking on the Bandit

The Barefoot Bandit's mom is making thousands giving interviews. But she wants more.

WSP's Pill Problem

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WSP’s Pill Problem

The agency needs new recruits, but too many applicants have a history of drug abuse.

The notion that the black market is going to shift its focus to the under-21 crowd is absurd, says Holcomb.

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Want Teens Off Weed? Legalize It

In the final push to Election Day, I-502 advocates zero in on concerned parents.

Seattle Weekly Loves Google

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Seattle Weekly Loves Google

In a nod to The Seattle Times, we came up with a free ad of our own.

Obama Surging in Mask Poll

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Obama Surging in Mask Poll

Halloween masks are a good predictor of presidential races, and so far, Obama is cruising.

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Yevgeniy Samsonov’s Parroting Scam

The man who made headlines using a fake cat for insurance fraud tried the same trick with a…

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Creative CommonsWhat’s bound to make the first presidential debate of the season

Creative CommonsWhat’s bound to make the first presidential debate of the season more palatable? Try beer, wine, and…

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Donald Fuller’s ‘Vindictive Prosecution’ May Get Reversed

The Seattle city attorney has requested that Fuller's controversial conviction be vacated.

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Washington’s 8th Congressional District May Be Less Republican Than You Think

A new study by a nonpartisan group gives weight to Democrats' argument that Dave Reichert can be beat.

Donald Fuller Gets Prosecution Payback

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Donald Fuller Gets Prosecution Payback

The Seattle man said a formal complaint for racial profiling led to his being charged with a crime.

Mommy, What's a SuperSonic?

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Mommy, What’s a SuperSonic?

A new children's book gives parents an easy answer to that thorny question.

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Closed Seattle Libraries Lead to Overstuffed Homeless Shelters

A budget-cutting measure has exposed how important public libraries are to Seattle's homeless population.

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Matthew Inman photo by Peter MumfordMatthew Inman is freakin’ famous. Like, damn

Matthew Inman photo by Peter Mumford Matthew Inman is freakin’ famous. Like, damn near as famous as Henri…