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Local News

Metropolitan King County Council's future, minus Constantine

An earlier version of this story, published Friday, November 6, 2009, and corrected Friday, November 6, 2009, incorrectly referred to Sen. Joe McDermott as a Representative. We regret the error. Originally published Friday, November 6

Local News

13 Chinese journalists get taste of Seattle area during visit to prompt tourism

An earlier version of this story, published November 3, 2009, and corrected November 5th, 2009, gave an incorrect title for China Radio International. We regret the error. Originally published Thursday, November 5

Huskies

UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel pleads for patience from Bruins fans

3, 2009, was corrected Nov. 5, 2009. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the father of backup fullback Trevor Theriot wrote a comment about UCLA football on his Facebook page. The father has since taken back that statement. Originally published Thursday, November 5

Local News

'Everything but marriage' backers smelling victory

An earlier version of this story, published Tuesday, November 3, 2009, and corrected Wednesday, November 4, 2009, incorrectly stated the margin of approval for expanding the state's domestic partnership law in King County. The law won approval by nearly 2-to-1. We regret the error. Originally published Thursday, November 5

Health

Swine-flu vaccine: Shortage is severe

An earlier version of this story, published October 31, 2009 and corrected October 31, 2009, incorrectly identified the Snohomish Health District. We regret the error. Originally published Saturday, October 31

Books

Local authors offer unusual garden/food books, and a ghostly guide

The title of Bremerton author Sheila Roberts' book is "Angel Lane," not "Angel Love." Originally published Friday, October 30

Books

'The Financial Lives of the Poets': Ode to an economic meltdown

23, 2009, was corrected Oct. 26, 2009. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated author Jess Walter's name and narrator Matt Prior's name. Originally published Thursday, October 29

Local News

Tense debate between Seattle mayor candidates McGinn, Mallahan

21, 2009, was corrected Oct. 22, 2009. Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story may have given the impression that candidate Mike McGinn favors light rail across the Highway 520 bridge instead of on Interstate 90. He supports light rail in both places. Originally published Wednesday, October 28

Politics

Five compete to fill remainder of Noble's term

This article, published October 25, 2009, was corrected October 25, 2009. A previous version incorrectly stated "Nov. 4 ballot." The ballot will be collected Nov. 3. Originally published Monday, October 26

Politics

Would it be feasible to shift light rail from I-90 to 520?

We regret the error. Originally published Friday, October 23

Health

AIDS vaccine trial fades in closer look at the data

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that said that the vaccine was 40 to 50 percent effective in people who identified themselves as being at high or medium risk for becoming infected. That was the success rate for those who said they were at low or medium risk. Originally published Friday, October 23

Education

100 years of cultural sharing: UW earns honor for Japan Studies program

It also incorrectly referred to the Japan Studies program as an arm of the Jackson School. We regret the error. Originally published Friday, October 23

Nicole Brodeur

Nightclub owners, stay tuned

A previous version of this column stated that none of the clubs involved in Operation Sobering Thought lost their licenses in the August 2007 sting. Two Seattle nightclubs, Tabella and Tommy's, lost their licenses after a series of violations -- some captured during Operation Sobering Thought. Originally published Thursday, October 22

Jerry Large

Looking for a mayor who listens

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the festival would be Friday and Saturday. It takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Originally published Wednesday, October 21

Business & Technology

Digitally secure signing, no pen required

The name of Matthew Schiltz was misspelled. Originally published Wednesday, October 21

Local News

Seattle Public Utilities tax rates, costs high, audit finds

A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled SPU's Acting Director Ray Hoffman's name. It also gave an incorrect number for the utility's 12 labor unions representing field operations and maintenance employees. We regret the errors. Originally published Wednesday, October 21

Business & Technology

Game studio 5th Cell creates imaginative fun

This story, published Sept. 3, 2009, and corrected Oct. 20, 2009, incorrectly named Gamedev.net. We regret the error. Originally published Tuesday, October 20

Local News

Drop in donations hurts Elizabeth Gregory Home for homeless women

This story, published Monday, Oct. 19 and corrected Monday, Oct. 19, initially gave an incorrect title of Elizabeth Gregory Home. We regret the error. Originally published Monday, October 19

The Arts

Attention, Austen fans: 'Emma' Comes to Book-It

16, 2009, was corrected the same day. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Repertory Theatre in Seattle opens its season with "Emma." The show is actually the second show of the Book-It season. Originally published Friday, October 16

Business & Technology

Boeing plans layoffs, consolidation of flight-test operations

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Boeing will conduct flight tests for the 747-8 at nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Some tests requiring a longer runway will be performed at Edwards, but flight tests will be conducted in Palmdale, Calif. Originally published Friday, October 16

Movies

Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Fest promises guest stars, burlesque, singalongs and even cupcakes

A previous version of this story gave an incorrect date for the screening of "Waxie Moon." It screens on Monday, Oct. 19. Originally published Thursday, October 15

Politics

Several hundred activists march in support of R-71

A previous version of this story misspelled State Rep. Jamie Pedersen's name . Originally published Thursday, October 15

Politics

Two men lead the push to undo gay benefits

A photo caption in this story, published Wednesday, Oct. 14, and corrected Wednesday Oct. 14, incorrectly identified Larry Stickney's position. He is manager of the campaign to reject Referendum 71. Originally published Wednesday, October 14

Local News

Swine-flu immunizations begin, but questions linger

10, 2009, was corrected Oct. 12, 2009. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated for whom the H1N1 vaccine is recommended. The H1N1 vaccine is recommended for health-care workers, people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, those between 25 and 64 with underlying medical conditions, and pregnant women. Originally published Monday, October 12

Local News

Puget Sound area emerging as wine region, thanks to warmer climate

This story published Oct. 12, 2009 and corrected Oct. 12, 2009 incorrectly identified scientist Dan Cayan's institution. He is a scientist with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. Originally published Monday, October 12

Local News

Panel OKs city role in viaduct project

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the cost of the tunnel to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The cost to build the tunnel itself is $1.9 billion. Originally published Monday, October 12

The Arts

'Sparks of Glory' set to fly in concert series

A previous version of this story suggested that Composer Erwin Schulhoff was imprisoned at Terezin. Schulhoff was imprisoned at Wülzburg concentration camp, where he died in 1942. Originally published Monday, October 12