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Local NewsIllegal workers quietly let go
The janitorial firm of a local conservative talk-radio host is the latest target of a new Obama administration strategy to thin the ranks of illegal immigrants by pursuing the companies that hire them. Mon, 11/23
Metro won't cut bus service after all
Metropolitan King County Council members say existing bus service can be maintained for two more years instead of cutting service 9 percent as earlier proposed. Their plan also would allow Metro Transit's RapidRide service to launch next year, with an initial line connecting Tukwila, SeaTac and Federal Way. Mon, 11/23
Jerry Large
Food-bank theft turns into a gift
According to the latest figures from the Agriculture Department, 85.4 percent of U.S. households had access to the food they needed in 2008. The remaining 14.6 percent, roughly 49 million people, couldn't count on getting enough food. Mon, 11/23
Bumper to Bumper
How can the city let bridges go dark?
Seattle City Light responds after a reader complains that streetlights were out for weeks on an overpass near Fishermen's Terminal. Mon, 11/23
Tattoos at Mill Creek church pierce skin, soul
A Mill Creek church invited its members to be tattooed during Sunday services. Mon, 11/23
Hutch gets $10M from Bezos family for immunotherapy research
The parents of Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos have given the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center a $10 million donation to further research in immunotherapy. Mon, 11/23
Architects, chefs find 'kid' within to build Gingerbread Village
On Tuesday, the Sheraton Seattle Hotel is unveiling its 17th Annual Gingerbread Village, a benefit for the Northwest Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Mon, 11/23
Senate considers food-safety bill
The U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would plug holes in the food-safety system. Mon, 11/23
Sprouts, raw fish on attorney's 'do not eat' list
So what won't you eat if you spend your days focused on horrific food-poisoning cases? Turns out William Marler's "do not eat" list is short and sweet. Mon, 11/23
First load of rescued fish moved to Salmon Creek
For the past few years, Dave Brown and a bevy of net-wielding volunteer helpers have scooped up wild baby salmon and steelhead stranded when tributaries that feed the East Fork of the Lewis River run dry in the summer. Rescued from shrinking pools, the fish survive in a series of concrete holding pens Brown built on his property near Daybreak Park. He releases them again when streams start flowing in the fall. Mon, 11/23
Phyllis Mayo, former Times manager, dies of cancer
Phyllis Mayo, a former human-resources manager at The Seattle Times who played an instrumental role in developing the company's diversity programs, died Sunday. She was 63. Mon, 11/23
NEW - 08:01 AM
State pays Connell $11 million for prison impact
The state has paid the city of Connell more than $11 million in impact fees for the expansion of the Coyote Ridge prison in Franklin County. Mon, 11/23
NEW - 08:01 AM
Verdict expected in Bremerton arson trial
A Kitsap county judge is expected to issue a verdict Monday in the juvenile court arson trial of a 17-year-old boy accused of burning down a home furnishings store in Bremerton. Mon, 11/23
Bomb squad called to Bothell newspaper box Sunday morning
The King County Bomb Squad was called out Sunday morning after a suspicious device was discovered inside a sidewalk newspaper box on Main Street in Bothell. Sun, 11/22
Snow piles up on Cascade slopes
Cascade mountain passes and ski slopes, especially those to the south and east of Seattle, got a healthy dump of snow Sunday — although with wintry conditions easing, a storm warning was lifted Sunday night. Sun, 11/22
Tugboat sinks at Seattle waterfront pier
State officials said a tugboat sank at its Seattle waterfront pier and a crew member was taken to a hospital Saturday night. Sun, 11/22
West Point cadet from Fox Island named Rhodes Scholar
A West Point cadet from Washington state has been named a 2010 Rhodes scholar. Sun, 11/22
Woman stabbed by stranger in North Seattle
A woman was stabbed by a man who approached her from behind in North Seattle Sunday night, Seattle police said. Sun, 11/22
Thousands left with out power Ore., southwest Wash
Strong winds have left scores of Oregon and Washington residents without electricity. Sun, 11/22
West Point cadet from Wash. named Rhodes Scholar
A West Point cadet from Washington has been named a Rhodes Scholars for 2010. Sun, 11/22
Nation & WorldClimate change speeds up since 1997 Kyoto accord
As the world has talked for a dozen years about what to do next, new ship passages opened through the Arctic's once-frozen summer sea ice. In Greenland and Antarctica, ice sheets have lost trillions of tons. Mountain glaciers in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa are shrinking faster than before. Mon, 11/23
Children in home day care watching hours of TV, study says
Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares taking naps, eating healthful snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting up to two hours a day in front of a TV, according to a study published today. Mon, 11/23
Senate Democrats split on health bill's fate
Senate Democrats on Sunday sparred with each other over how to fix the nation's troubled health-care system, the moderates threatening to scuttle legislation if their demands weren't met and the more liberal warning their party leaders not to bend. Mon, 11/23
U.K. started planning early for war, leaked papers show
Leaked British government documents call into question ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair's public statements on the buildup to the Iraq war and show plans for the U.S.-led 2003 invasion were being made more than a year earlier, a newspaper reported Sunday. Mon, 11/23
Vaccine to kill nicotine buzz now in late tests by small drug firm
A small company is hoping it can make millions of dollars by creating a vaccine for people who want to kick the smoking habit. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals of Rockville, Md., in the late stages of testing its experimental vaccine, took a big step last week by striking a deal with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Mon, 11/23
India's feeling bruised even before White House visit
Even before India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was to be welcomed for his first state visit with President Obama, two perceived missteps by the Obama administration have concerned Indian officials that New Delhi has been relegated to the second tier of U.S.-Asian relations. Mon, 11/23
State dinner to be a test for Obamas
The history-making Obama White House can't say enough about how it's more open, more adventurous, more of-the-people than administrations past. Its first state dinner Tuesday evening will be a test of how its promised outreach to the commoner will dovetail with an event that is, by definition, an opportunity for muck-a-mucks, insiders, stuffed shirts and fancy pants to schmooze with the biggest VIP of them all. Mon, 11/23
Strikes by Pakistan kill about 40 rebels
Pakistani troops killed nearly 40 suspected militants Sunday in a series of operations in northwestern tribal areas near the Afghan border, officials said. Mon, 11/23
Miners' families want answers in China mine blast
Grieving family members demanded answers Monday from mining officials about the underground gas explosion that left at least 104 men dead in northeastern China. Mon, 11/23
Runoff likely to pick Romania's next leader
A presidential election aimed at helping Romania emerge from a political and economic crisis failed to produce a winner on Sunday, and the top two candidates will compete in a runoff next month, according to two exit polls. Mon, 11/23
Rhodes Scholars named for 2010
The 32 American students chosen as Rhodes Scholars for 2010, listed by geographic region: Sun, 11/22
Search on for Indonesian ferry accident survivors
Rescuers returned to choppy waters off Indonesia's Sumatra island Monday to search for 21 passengers still missing after a ferry sank in a storm. Officials say 254 survivors were pulled from the sea and at least 29 other people drowned. Sun, 11/22
Business & TechnologyNintendo re-enlists Mario, savior of video-game industry
In the mid-1980s, Nintendo and Mario helped save the U.S. video-game industry with "Super Mario Bros." Now the "New Super Mario Bros. Wii" is one of the holiday season's top titles. Mon, 11/23
Verizon-Frontier deal stirs concern among consumers
Unions and consumer groups are leery, but the sale by Verizon Communications of nearly 5 million primarily rural landlines in Washington and 13 other states to Frontier Communications is moving forward quickly. Mon, 11/23
Brier Dudley
'Guitar Hero' founder excited about future
Video-games sales are down 13 percent through October, and analysts are suggesting music-rhythm games have run their course, but "Guitar Hero" founder Kai Huang is looking on the bright side. Mon, 11/23
Gaps for consumers in Democrat health care bills
For consumers, the health care bills taking final shape in Congress don't rate close to a perfect 10. Mon, 11/23
Interface
Socrata helps public agencies share data
A weekly column profiling companies and personalities. Mon, 11/23
Inventor chases a solution to cancer
Robert Goldman is a geek's geek, a Silicon Valley inventor who likes to know exactly how things work. His sharp mind has made him rich, but even Goldman has his limits when it comes to understanding how life works. Mon, 11/23
UPDATE - 08:52 AM
Dollar decline continues as stocks jump
The safe-haven dollar began the week lower as a Federal Reserve official urged the continuation of stimulus programs and as home sales in October greatly exceeded market expectations, revving up traders' taste for higher-yielding assets. Mon, 11/23
UPDATE - 08:51 AM
Weak dollar, home sales data carry stocks higher
A weaker dollar and better-than-expected data on the housing market are sending investors back into stocks after a three-day losing streak. Mon, 11/23
Mammogram guidelines spark debate over health bill
Lawmakers broke along party lines on a new aspect of the health care debate Sunday as a former National Institutes of Health chief urged women to ignore guidelines that delay the start of breast cancer screenings. Sun, 11/22
SportsVikings easily beat the Seahawks
Seattle finishes with 4 yards rushing and didn't cross midfield until the third quarter Sun, 11/22
Real Salt Lake wins MLS Cup on penalty kicks
It all came to a fantastic finish with Robbie Russell's conversion, giving underdog Real Salt Lake a 1-1 (5-4 on penalties) upset victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy and setting off a wild celebration for the team that was the hottest in the league at a time when it counted the most — the playoffs. Sun, 11/22
Steve Kelley
A fantastic finish to first MLS season in Seattle
Short of Sounders FC making it to the MLS Cup, won by Real Salt Lake over the L.A. Galaxy on Sunday at Qwest Field, soccer fans couldn't have asked for a much better ending to this first season. Sun, 11/22
Sideline Chatter
Fourth-down gambles leave New England in shambles
Fourth-down gambles inside your own 30? Must be a New England thing. Sun, 11/22
Jerry Brewer
Jerry Brewer: Seahawks can't lean on the Hutch Crutch now
Yep, the Seahawks sure could've used Steve Hutchinson on Sunday. And Minnesota defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams. And defensive end Jared Allen. And running back Adrian Peterson. And wide receiver Sidney Rice. Throw in the interminable Brett Favre, too. Sun, 11/22
Auto | Driver Jimmie Johnson wins his 4th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title in a row
Jimmie Johnson was chasing much more than a championship. He also was chasing NASCAR history. Sun, 11/22
Brett Favre has masterful performance against Seahawks
There aren't many superlatives left to drape across a career that began in 1991. But to say he posted his highest completion percentage (88.0) of any game is really saying something — and it doesn't say much for Seattle's defense. Sun, 11/22
Chicago blanks Canucks in Vancouver
Bryan Bickell scored his first goal of the season 1:12 into the third period, and Antti Niemi made 30 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Sun, 11/22
College football | Coach Charlie Weis indicates he wouldn't blame Notre Dame for firing him
Charlie Weis indicated he wouldn't blame Notre Dame for firing him. "If they decide to make a change, I'd have to say I'd have a tough time... Sun, 11/22
Golf | Lee Westwood wins Dubai event, European money title
Lee Westwood of England became Europe's No. 1 golfer Sunday after winning the Dubai World Championship by six strokes. Sun, 11/22
MLS Cup history
Seattle will host the 14th MLS Cup on Sunday, at Qwest Field. This is the final in a series of stories about the first 13 MLS Cups. Sun, 11/22
NBA | D'Antoni didn't bench Nate Robinson for poor shot
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says Nate Robinson was not benched for taking a shot at the wrong basket Saturday. Sun, 11/22
Sounders FC coach Schmid remains hospitalized
Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid remained at Overlake Hospital Medical Center on Sunday receiving treatment for pneumonia. Sun, 11/22
Tennis: Federer wins on opening day of ATP World Tour Finals
Roger Federer of Switzerland overcame an erratic forehand and Fernando Verdasco on Sunday, rallying to beat his Spanish opponent 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the round-robin stage of the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Sun, 11/22
Seahawks two-minute drill
Player of the game Brett Favre threw for 213 yards, tossed scoring passes to four wide receivers and completed 22 of his 25 attempts for... Sun, 11/22
Indianapolis improves to 10-0 with 17-15 victory over Baltimore
The new face of the franchise revealed that the Ravens' 17-15 loss to the undefeated Indianapolis Colts was the ultimate gut-wrencher in a season filled with frustrating defeats. Sun, 11/22
Men's Colleg Hoops | UCLA will extend forward Nikola Dragovic's suspension
UCLA will extend forward Nikola Dragovic's suspension for at least another game because of his arrest and subsequent charge of felony assault. Sun, 11/22
Women's College Hoops | No. 8 Baylor downs No. 17 California
Brittney Griner, a 6-foot-8 freshman, had 15 points, seven rebounds and five blocks to help No. 8 Baylor rout No. 17 California 69-49 Sunday. Sun, 11/22
NW Briefs
College Football: Eastern Washington football earns NCAA playoff berth
The Eastern Washington football team was selected Sunday as one of 16 teams in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Sun, 11/22
Community sports & recreation datebook
in Seattle is offering baseball conditioning specializing in strength and power development. Individual and team training November to March... Sun, 11/22
Seattle U Men's Hoops | Seattle U. knocks off Weber State
Seattle University backed up a stirring win over Fresno State Thursday night with a 91-87 victory over Weber State Sunday afternoon at KeyArena, pulling out to an 18-point lead midway through the second half and then holding off a furious Weber State comeback. Sun, 11/22
Huskies' women look for repeat championship
At the site of last year's triumph, LaVern Gibson Championship Course, the Huskies can join the elite company of women's programs to bring home multiple titles. Sun, 11/22
UW, WSU once again meet to see who's worse
For the third straight year, neither Washington or Washington State has a winning record entering their annual rivalry game Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Husky Stadium — UW at 3-7, WSU at 1-10. Sun, 11/22
Good day for Vikings defenders
Minnesota's defense fell into a comfortable pattern against the Seahawks. Sun, 11/22
EntertainmentPreview: Renaissance Singers usher in season with 'Christmas in Cambridge'
Seattle's Renaissance Singers offer "Christmas in Cambridge" as a warm-up to the holiday season. Mon, 11/23
Lit Life
National recognition for Seattle's readergirlz online book community
Reps from a Seattle-based nonprofit attended the National Book Awards ceremony in New York City to pick up one of five "Innovations in Reading" prizes for their online book community readergirlz. Mon, 11/23
Journalist and author Amy Goodman in Seattle
The author, journalist and host of the "Democracy Now! " radio and television news program returns to Seattle. Mon, 11/23
'Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black' on History Channel is a Monday TV pick
Watch the comedian's look at holiday history at 8 p.m. on the History Channel. Mon, 11/23
Supergroup Them Crooked Vultures land at the Paramount
Them Crooked Vultures — lead singer/guitarist Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal), drummer Dave Grohl (of Foo Fighters and formerly Nirvana), and bassist John Paul Jones (formerly of Led Zeppelin) — played a strong set at The Paramount Nov. 21. Sun, 11/22
Them Crooked Vultures set list, Nov. 21
A list of songs Them Crooked Vultures played at The Paramount Theatre, Seattle, Nov. 21, 2009 Sun, 11/22
The Ultimate Holiday Cookbook Social at Palace Ballroom
Get a cookbook signed and follow it up with a taste of what's inside at the fourth annual Ultimate Holiday Cookbook Social event. Mon, 11/23
LivingRules to dine by when eating in restaurants with kids
An expert and parents offer their thoughts on dining with small children in restaurants. Mon, 11/23
Travel & Outdoors
OpinionNeal Peirce / Syndicated columnist
It's time to promote development that conserves land and energy
Contrary to the call for transit-oriented, green development, writes columnist Neal Peirce, the impulses of some developers to go hog-wild with distantly located, energy-chomping, greenhouse-gas-generating development have scarcely abated. Consider a large project proposed in Kittitas County. Sun, 11/22
Guest columnist
Ringing the alarm about a threat to homeless youth
Proposed state budget cuts threaten to eliminate assistance to some of the most vulnerable of Washington's citizens, homeless youth. Guest columnist Melinda Giovengo rings the alarm at a budget plan that will leave more young people on the street and cost everyone more in the long run. Sun, 11/22