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Mariners

Mariners' Cliff Lee diagnosed with abdominal strain

A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled Jeff Honnold's name. Originally published Saturday, March 20

Movies

Q&A: Melissa Rosenberg, 'Twilight' screenwriter

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" has a 2011 release date. The correct release date for that film is June 30, 2010. Originally published Friday, March 19

Music & nightlife

A stand-up roundup: Comedy clubs in Seattle and on the Eastside

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated KISW's call number. Double R is on 99.9 KISW. Originally published Friday, March 19

Health

For first time, Seattle team cracks genome of entire family

10, was corrected Mar. 19. The genome of the prominent geneticist was reported by scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine. A previous version stated the scientists were from Baylor University. Originally published Friday, March 19

Larry Stone

Lawrie siblings push each other, all the way to the top

16, was corrected Mar. 17. The Milwaukee Brewers minor-league facility is in Maryvale, Ariz. A previous version of this story stated it was in Chandler, Ariz. Originally published Wednesday, March 17

Books

Lit life | Norwegian author Jo Nesbø writes another chapter in the history of Nordic noir

Norway is not a member of the European Union. An earlier version of this story indicated that it was. Originally published Tuesday, March 16

Music & nightlife

Seattle's Sub Pop takes on the world with new Next Ambiance imprint

The musical group Je Ka Jo is no longer together. An earlier version of this story indicated that the group was still active. Originally published Tuesday, March 16

Editorials

Legislature rallies for state's students

The early learning initiative approved by the state Legislature is a stand-alone effort to provide all low-income Washington children with preschool by 2018. A March 15 editorial incorrectly said the the program was defined as part of basic education. Originally published Monday, March 15

Business & Technology

747-8 soars smoothly on first outing

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the A380 doesn't have as large a cargo capacity; that's because it doesn't have a freighter version like the 747-8 does. Originally published Tuesday, March 9

High School Sports

Holy Names, Kennedy Catholic could be on collision course to title | Class 3A girls basketball draw

This article, published Sunday, March 7, 2010, was corrected, Monday, March 8, 2010. The story corrected a misspelling of Cleveland coach Stephenie Wheeler-Smith's name. Originally published Monday, March 8

The Arts

5th Avenue's new season in Seattle: Tony winners and classic favorites

A previous version of this story incorrectly the year a Tony was awarded. It has been corrected to reflect that Tom Kitt earned a Tony in 2009. Originally published Sunday, March 7

High School Sports

Seattle Prep and Cleveland girls, Franklin and O'Dea boys headed to state | Sea-King 3A

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the Prep coach is Michelle Hill. The correct name is Michelle Hall. Originally published Friday, March 5

Business & Technology

DOJ files suit to keep Mastro from leaving bankruptcy

This story was initially published March 3, 2010, and was corrected March 5, 2010. It originally said The Highlands neighborhood was in Seattle; the neighborhood actually is in Shoreline. Originally published Friday, March 5

High School Sports

Class 4A girls basketball tournament

This article, published Wednesday, March 3, 2010, was corrected Thursday, March 4, 2010. Basketball player Brooke Pahukoa was misidentified as a senior. She is a freshman. Originally published Thursday, March 4

Local News

Investigation of Kirkland broker turns up 20 investors who may have lost $8M

3, was corrected Mar. 4. A previous version of this story erroneously reported that Rhonda Breard had a show which aired on KING-TV. Breard actually purchased commercial time on KING-TV and its sister station, Northwest Cable News. Originally published Thursday, March 4

Obituaries

Wally English, longtime Seattle zookeeper, dies at age 67

3, was corrected Mar. 4. The potluck celebration for Mr. English will be on Mar. 28. The story previously stated the celebration would be Sunday. Originally published Thursday, March 4

Local News

Dignitaries attend memorial for Canada's last WWI soldier

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that John Babcock, Canada's last soldier from World War I, died Feb. 18 in Spokane at age 109. An Associated Press story gave the incorrect date. Originally published Wednesday, March 3

The Arts

Review: 'Legally Blonde' is all fluff and fun

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the book writer is called Heather Hatch. Her name is Heather Hach. Originally published Wednesday, March 3

Local News

Stillaguamish Tribe buying land near casino

A previous version of this story contained several errors. The Stillaguamish Tribe has increased its land holdings from about 300 acres in 2004 to the current 700 acres. An incorrect number was given as the original acreage. Also, Shana Swanson, president of the Tribe's Enterprise Corporation, described economic development plans that include the casino expansion, not Tribal Executive Eddie Goodridge, Jr. Swanson also said the Tribe would add RV parking to the casino parking lot, not an RV park. And David Nelson, an agent for Towne or Country Real Estate, not Goodridge, said the Tribe is considering locating a gas station and convenience store on recently acquired property. The Tribe is hoping to build 33 houses on 80 acres of land, not 80 houses. It's grant application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs is for a road to the development, not the houses themselves. The Tribe has no plans to relocate its fisheries or plant restoration business. Originally published Wednesday, March 3

Pacific NW

Award-winning Clyde Hill house is the picture of harmony

The information in this article, originally published February 27, 2010, was corrected March 2, 2010. A previous version of the story spelled Rex Hohlbein's name as Holbein. Originally published Tuesday, March 2

The Arts

Review: A supreme 'Falstaff' at Seattle Opera

An earlier version of this story, published March 1, 2010 and corrected March 1, 2010, misspelled Giuseppe Verdi's name. We regret the error. Originally published Monday, March 1

Obituaries

Larry Glosten, innovative Seattle marine engineer

26, was corrected Mar. 1. The current chairman of the board of The Closten Company is Tom Bringloe, who said Larry Glosten viewed the business not fundamentally as a ship-designer business. Originally published Monday, March 1

Editorials

Seattle City Council should embrace new panhandling rules

26, 2010, was corrected Feb. 27, 2010, to clarify a statistic. A poll shows 23 percent of Seattle residents avoid downtown because they believe it is unsafe. Originally published Saturday, February 27

The Arts

Review: 'The Cherry Orchard' is still in season

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the character Varya is played by Tracy Hyland. Varya is played by Rcahel Glass. Originally published Friday, February 26

Local News

Newcomers sweep in to give curling a shot at Seattle club

A previous version of this story incorrectly incorrectly described what happens to a curling rock during sweeping, when curlers sweep the ice to help control the rock. Sweeping helps a rock curl less, not more Originally published Friday, February 26

Business & Technology

Microsoft's chief counsel Brad Smith sharp, able to relate to people

The print version of this story incorrectly states his children's ages. His daughter is 15 and his son is 17. The story also incorrectly states that Smith previously ran Covington & Burling's London practice,and it omits the ampersand in the firm's name. Smith ran the law firm's software practice in London. The Seattle Times was unable to correct these errors before our print deadline for today's paper. Originally published Saturday, February 20

Local News

In Snohomish County office, numerous complaints alleged sexual harassment

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that two male supervisors were friends with Ladiser prior to his return. Only one was a personal friend before Ladiser's return to Snohomish County. Originally published Friday, February 19

Pacific NW

Seattle's Pike/Pine corridor does density right

David Hrivnak was incorrectly described in a picture caption as collaborating with Seattle artist Projectorhead on an art installation. It was not a collaboration. Hrivnak did, however, use some of the artist's video footage for the installation. Originally published Friday, February 19

Movies

'The Red Shoes' dances on in a newly restored print

A previous version of the photo caption inadvertently gave the name of the actor's character, Grischa Ljubov, instead of his real name. He is Leonide Massine. Originally published Friday, February 19

Local News

Two Lewis-McChord soldiers killed this week in separate incidents

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Pfc. Adriana Alvarez is a male. Alvarez is a female. Originally published Friday, February 19

Nation & World

Chinese mountain now biggest iron-ore mine

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that an Australian mining company announced a $60 billion deal to ship 30 tons of coal a year. The accurate number is 30 million tons of coal a year. Originally published Friday, February 19

Local News

Ads aim to bring lapsed Catholics back to the fold

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that one in 10 Americans raised Catholic has left the church. The accurate number is 32 percent of Americans raised Catholic have left the church. Originally published Friday, February 19

The Arts

Classical roundup: Stars come out at Benaroya

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Elisa Barston was the Acting Principal Second Violin. Her accurate title is Principal Second Violin. Originally published Friday, February 19