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Craig Smith

Lean draft for state players figures to bulk up in next cycle

A previous version of this story contained an error. The list of NFL draft choices who graduated from Washington high schools omitted several players: 2007 draft - Adam Carriker of Kennewick, defensive lineman, Nebraska; 2004 - Mike Karney of Kentwood in Covington, fullback, Arizona State; 2001 - Rick DeMulling of Cheney, linebacker, Idaho; and Mike Roberg of University in Spokane, tight end, Idaho. Originally published Wednesday, May 14

High School Sports

KingCo Track | Bothell boys write history with title

A previous version of this story contained an error. Inglemoor High School's boys track and field team scored 114 points Friday to finish second behind Bothell's 122 in the KingCo 4A Conference Championships. Inglemoor's point total was incorrect in the original version of this article. Originally published Wednesday, May 14

High School Sports

Metro League baseball | Seattle Prep stops Blanchet to earn elusive Metro title

A previous version of this story contained an error. Eric Cascio hit an RBI double during the Seattle Prep-Bishop Blanchet game, not Nick Cascio as reported in the original version of this article. Originally published Wednesday, May 14

The Arts

Van Cliburn winner Olga Kern looks and sounds gorgeous with Moscow orchestra at Benaroya

The Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra concert on May 4 at Benaroya Hall was not amplified, contrary to a review of the concert that appeared online May 5, 2008. Originally published Wednesday, May 14

Local News

Man fatally shot at sports bar

A story published on May 5, 2008 was corrected on May 13, 2008. A previous version gave the wrong date of a man's death, based on misinformation from police. Originally published Tuesday, May 13

Local News

Quest for giant clam almost turns deadly

The caption to a photograph accompanying this article, originally published May 10, 2008, was corrected May 10, 2008. Harold Thomas did not return to Penrose Point State Park after his rescue to be photographed. A photo caption Saturday said he was at Penrose, but the photograph was taken at a beach in Purdy, Pierce County. Originally published Sunday, May 11

Local News

State revamps "flawed" office to help black children in welfare system

The information in this article, originally published May 7, 2008, was clarified May 9, 2008. A previous version of this story may have left the incorrect impression that there is no longer a child-welfare office in South Seattle. While the OAACS program has shut down, a new, full-service child-welfare office has opened in the same building. The office will serve families and children from all backgrounds in nearby ZIP codes. A story Wednesday on the state Office of African-American Children's Services (OAACS) may have left the incorrect impression that there is no longer a child-welfare office in South Seattle. While the OAACS program has shut down, a new, full-service child-welfare office has opened in the same building. The office will no longer focus on African-American families, as OAACS did, but instead will serve families from all backgrounds in nearby ZIP codes. Originally published Thursday, May 8

Snohomish County News

YWCA receives grant for anti-abuse program

A story published April 30, 2008 was corrected on May 6, 2008. An item in the April 30 edition incorrectly said the Multicultural Employment and Resource Fair at Everett Community College would be held on Tuesday. Originally published Tuesday, May 6

Health

Psychiatric drug use soars in U.K. and U.S.

A story published May 5, 2008 was corrected on May 6, 2008. In a previous version The Associated Press reported erroneously that 595 children in a United Kingdom study were prescribed the drugs in 1992, versus 2,917 children in 2005. The figures referred to the number of anti-psychotic prescriptions written for children. Originally published Tuesday, May 6

Steve Kelley

Why the freshmen left UW women's basketball team

A previous version of this story contained an error. One word in a quotation from Vicky Murray, the mother of former University of Washington basketball player Candice Nichols, was misunderstood. Here is the correct quotation, with the word "God-like" used instead of the errant "guy:" "As a new head coach, Tia should have come in there humble. Instead she came in with a God-like attitude." Originally published Monday, May 5

Business & Technology

iPhone is pricey, but well worth it

The information in this article, originally published April 26, 2008, was corrected May 4, 2008. Apple dropped the price of its 8 GB iPhone by $200, from $599 to $399. A previous version of the story incorrectly reported that the price of the 8 GB iPhone was reduced to $499. Originally published Sunday, May 4

Music & nightlife

ZooTunes lineup features Taj Mahal, Indigo Girls and more

The information in this article, originally published April 29, 2008, was corrected May 4, 2008. Tickets for the concert series ZooTunes will go on sale Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8 a.m. A previous version of the story incorrectly reported that tickets would go on sale at 8 p.m. Originally published Sunday, May 4

Business & Technology

Parkplace Books in Kirkland asks customers for help

The information in this article, originally published April 23, 2008, was corrected May 4, 2008. In late 2006, Parkplace Books raised $14,000 in donations after flooding damaged its carpeting. The bookstore used the donations to buy new books. A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that the store used the donations to install new carpeting. Originally published Sunday, May 4

Movies

"Standard Operating Procedure" examines people behind the infamous Abu Ghraib photos

The Egyptian Theatre's midnight movie on May 2 and 3 is "Blade Runner," not "Naked Gun 2-1/2" as previously reported. Originally published Friday, May 2

Snohomish County News

Paul Allen's airplane collection lands at Paine Field

A story published on April 30, 2008 was corrected on May 1, 2008. In a previous version the date of Paul Allen's collection moving from Arlington to Paine Field was incorrect. The first opportunity for the public to see the vintage planes in his collection in flight at Paine Field will be June 14. Originally published Thursday, May 1

Politics

House moves to make fishing a safer job

A story published on April 26, 2008 was corrected on April 29, 2008. In a previous version the first name of Katie Rothenberger, a spokeswoman for Sen. Maria Cantwell, was misspelled. Originally published Tuesday, April 29

Local News

Arlington resident convicted of killing fiancée

A story published on April 25, 2008 was corrected on April 29, 2008. Elaina Boussiacos had been beaten and strangled when her body was found in Woodinville in 2001. A previous version incorrectly reported she had been stabbed. Originally published Tuesday, April 29

Nation & World

Marines go to southern Afghanistan for first time in years

The information in this article, originally published April 27, 2008, was corrected April 27, 2008. U.S. Marines are crossing the sands of southern Afghanistan for the first time in years. This story's original headline, "Marines go to Afghanistan for first time in years," was incorrect. American forces have been present in Afghanistan since the country was invaded in 2001. Originally published Sunday, April 27

Nation & World

Transit strike leaves passengers stranded in Toronto

The information in this digest, originally published April 27, 2008, was corrected April 27, 2008. A strike by transit workers in Toronto, Canada stranded thousands of passengers in Toronto. A previous version of this digest included a headline that incorrectly reported that the strike stranded passengers in Ottawa. Originally published Sunday, April 27

College Sports

State Colleges Report | Seattle U.'s Hall is growing fast

A previous version of this story contained an error. Whitman College's baseball team has 39 double plays this season and does not lead NCAA Division III in that statistic. An item in the original version of this story credited Whitman with 64 double plays due to incorrect information from the school. Originally published Saturday, April 26

Snohomish County News

Everett Home & Garden Show opens Friday

An article published April 16, 2008 was corrected April 25, 2008. A previous version previewing the Everett Home & Garden Show incorrectly referred to Eric Teegarden as one of the PUD's three commissioners. Teegarden is not a Snohomish County Public Utility District commissioner. Originally published Friday, April 25

Education

Colleges tied by strings donors attached to gifts

A story published on April 13, 2008 was corrected on April 24, 2008. In a previous version a New York Times News Service article about restrictions on college endowments misstated one idea lawmakers are considering that would require colleges to spend more of their endowments. The idea calls for spending at least 5 percent of endowment assets each year, not 5 percent of income. Originally published Thursday, April 24

Jerry Large

How we see each other

A story published April 14, 2008, was corrected April 24, 2008.Dean Jackson began life as a male, but now does not identify as either male or female. In Jerry Large's column Monday, Jackson was described incorrectly as transitioning from female to male. Originally published Thursday, April 24

Business & Technology

Study: "Family fragmentation" costs $112B

A story published April 15, 2008, was corrected April 24, 2008. In a previous version The Associated Press misstated the university affiliation of the author of a study on the subject. Ben Scafidi teaches at Georgia College & State University, not Georgia State University. Originally published Thursday, April 24

Local News

Big-time pot growers use Seattle-area homes

A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Thu Ahn "Diana" Tran as a Realtor. She was a member of the National Association of Realtors until 2005, but is no longer a member. Originally published Wednesday, April 23

Sonics

The Five Stages of Grief | Anger: Sonics fans have their say

A previous version of this story contained an error. This article wrongly attributed a quote to Sonics owner Aubrey McClendon, saying that he didn't favor the Storm's move to Oklahoma City because he didn't want "those kind of women,' meaning lesbians. There is no record of McClendon saying that. The article relied on an anonymous source and failed to confirm the accuracy of the quote. Originally published Thursday, April 17

Outdoors

Weekend calendar

Three of Saturday's YMCA Healthy Kids Day events have been moved to off-site locations. The Federal Way Norman Center YMCA event will be at The Commons mall, South 320th Street, Federal Way. The Lake Heights Family YMCA event is at Renton Lions Youth Camp, 21230 S.E. 184th St., Maple Valley. The Shoreline/South County Family YMCA event is at Echo Lake Elementary, 19345 Wallingford Ave. N., Shoreline. All are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More information: 206-382-5003 or www.seattleymca.org. Originally published Wednesday, April 16