Driver had 8 beers before crash that killed 4, police say The man alleged to have caused the worst drunken driving crash in recent Snohomish County history on Sunday told police he drank eight beers before getting behind the wheel. [More] By Jackson Holtz
Herald Writer
MARYSVILLE — The man police allege caused the worst drunken driving crash in recent Snohomish County his
Suspect in officer killings eludes law in Seattle SEATTLE — A heavily armed SWAT team stormed a Seattle home today where they thought they had cornered the suspect in the slaying of four police officers at a coffee shop, only to find out that he was not in the house and still on the... [More] By Manuel Valdes
Associated Press
Local police offer help after Lakewood shooting Shock and anger set in among local law enforcement veterans as they learned of the killings of four police officers in Pierce County on Sunday morning. [More] By Katya Yefimova
Herald Writer
New laws for Snohomish County bikini baristas? EVERETT — Laws aimed at shielding the public from X-rated behavior by employees and customers at drive-through espresso stands are scheduled for a possible vote at a Snohomish County Council hearing this week. [More] By Noah Haglund
Herald Writer
Newborns cry in different languages Within days of being born, babies cry in a way that reflects the language spoken by their parents. [More] By Margaret Shapiro
The Washington Post
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Obama facing tough selling job on Afghan policy WASHINGTON — Barack Obama has begun one of the toughest sales jobs of his presidency, launching the much-awaited rollout of his new Afghan war strategy by informing top military and civilian advisers in Washington and Kabul and telephoning key... [More] By Richard Lardner
Associated Press New technology helps driver safety As lawmakers sound the alarm about dangers of distracted driving from cell phones and other gadgets, cutting-edge entrepreneurs are already a step ahead this holiday season, producing a new generation of tools they claim will help you drive more... [More] By Tony Bizjak
Sacramento Bee