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Friday, May 25

Editorials

Hobbs stays above 1st District campaign money grab

This editorial originally omitted Larry Ishmael's decision not to file in the race for the one-month term representing the old 1st Congressional District. Originally published Friday, May 25


Wednesday, May 23

Local News

Investigation: Seattle principal didn't violate policy in handling alleged sexual incident

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that education activist Melissa Westbrook wrote on Tuesday that Seattle Public Schools should change its policy to prohibit principals from asking students to demonstrate inappropriate behaviors they have witnessed. Westbrook has said principals should not do that, but she did not call for a policy change Tuesday. Originally published Wednesday, May 23


Business & Technology

Clash of the theme parks: Universal takes on Disney

A previous version of this story said Disney's eight theme parks in California and Florida attract more than 3 million visitors each year. The parks actually attract more than 73 million visitors a year. Originally published Wednesday, May 23


Tuesday, May 22

Local News

World War II veteran takes flight into the past on B-17

A previous version of this story might have implied that most veterans could get free rides, which is not the case. Also, five people survived when Germans shot down Soo's bomber during World War II. The original story said four people survived. Originally published Tuesday, May 22


Local News

'Lucky to be alive,' teen hails rescuers

A previous version of this story mispelled the last name of rescuer Oyvind Henningsen. Originally published Tuesday, May 22


Business & Technology

In Person: 'Chief skunk' at Lockheed's secretive Skunk Works

Originally published Tuesday, May 22


Other Sports

Going barefoot feels natural to Seattle Marathon participant

25, 2011, was corrected Nov. 28, 2011. A previous version of this story said the 10K run was Saturday. The 10K run is not part of the Thanksgiving week events and is held in August. Originally published Tuesday, May 22


Local News

Resurrected Intiman Theatre announces its lineup for summer

A previous version of this story stated that Intiman is extending free admission to all four summer plays to its 2011 subscribers. It is offering free admission to three of them. Originally published Tuesday, May 22


Monday, May 21

Local News

City memorial envisioned for fallen Seattle officers

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that no Seattle police officers killed in the line of duty were buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Seattle. Detective Harry W. Vosper, who was killed in a gunfight on July 21, 1949, is buried at the cemetery. Originally published Monday, May 21


Music & nightlife

Loudon Wainwright brings dry, wise humor to Triple Door

A previous version of this story stated that Lorca Cohen carried a baby for Rufus Wainwright and his partner. The child lives with Cohen. Originally published Monday, May 21


Sunday, May 20

Local News

Seattle Times wins honors for print, website

A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the last name of reporter Michael Berens. Originally published Sunday, May 20


Local News

Judge to decide if killer Zamora moves to prison from mental hospital

In a previous version of this story, a summary at the top gave an incorrect month for the killings. Isaac Zamora killed six people in September 2008. Originally published Sunday, May 20


Saturday, May 19

Local News

Coal quandary as state plans to send dirty fuel overseas

A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested a coal-export terminal in Delta, B.C., was the only such operation on the West Coast outside Alaska. There is a smaller coal-export terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C. There are no coal-export facilities along the west coast of the contiguous U.S. Originally published Saturday, May 19


Friday, May 18

Local News

Seattle police call DOJ's reform proposals wildly unrealistic

A previous version of this story contained erroneous information from The Associated Press about the police department's average response time to emergency calls. The average response time is just under seven minutes, not just under six minutes. Originally published Friday, May 18


Business & Technology

Second liquor-store auction set

A previous version of this story said one of the liquor store locations being put up for a second auction, 6820 N.E. Bothell Way, was in Bothell. It's in Kenmore. Originally published Friday, May 18


The Arts

King Tut's treasures return to Seattle beginning May 24

In a previous version of this story, Pacific Science Center marketing director Crystal Clarity was incorrectly quoted. Originally published Friday, May 18


Thursday, May 17

Storm

Storm remakes roster in bid for third WNBA title

A previous version had incorrect numbers in a chart that accompanied the story. Originally published Thursday, May 17


Wednesday, May 16

Health

In choosing a sperm donor, a roll of the genetic dice

A previous version of this story erroneously included fragile X syndrome among genetic illnesses that affect children conceived with donated sperm. (Although a sperm donor who is a carrier of the fragile X permutation may pass it along to his daughters, the disease, which affects twice as many boys as girls, is almost always inherited from the mother.) Originally published Wednesday, May 16


Local News

Whidbey shellfish grower had feared trouble from derelict ship

A previous version of this story incorrectly identified Mark Toy's title. He works for the state Department of Health, not the Department of Ecology. Originally published Wednesday, May 16


Tuesday, May 15

Local News

UW grad works to become whole 6 years after bullet shattered life

A previous version of this story identified Dr. Kathleen Bell, the medical director of the brain-injury rehabilitation program at the University of Washington, as a neurologist. Bell is a physiatrist. Originally published Tuesday, May 15


Local News

Experts urge caution before investing in prepaid college tuition plans

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the state actuary has calculated the price of this year's GET units based on an average increase of 11 percent over the next 15 years. The sentence should have said "over the next 5 years." Originally published Tuesday, May 15


Monday, May 14

Editorials

Beard Foundation acknowledges Tom Douglas' considerable restaurant chops

This editorial originally said Tom Douglas had a farm on Vashon Island. It is actually in Prosser. Also, the editorial did not mention that Matt Dillon is both owner and chef at the two restaurants mentioned. Originally published Monday, May 14


Friday, May 11

Mariners

Lucas Luetge, the Mariners' small-town hero, is off to great start

A previous version of this story reported that Lucas Luetge pitched in the final game of a series at Texas. It was the third game of a four-game series. Originally published Friday, May 11


Business & Technology

Fertilizer from food waste: PCC tests 'full circle' system with local firm

A previous version of this story said the Issaquah PCC produces 600 to 800 pounds of food waste a week. It actually produces that amount daily. Originally published Friday, May 11


Music & nightlife

As Bake's Place reopens, Bellevue jumps with jazz

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Barbara Nystrom is former Bellevue mayor Richard Foreman's daughter. The previous version also stated that Nystrom owned the building where Bake's Place is located; she is an employee of the company that owns it. Originally published Friday, May 11


Restaurants

The Dray celebrates its 4th anniversary at Seattle Beer Week

This article was corrected on May 9, 2012. In an earlier version, English Premier League was misspelled. Originally published Friday, May 11


Local News

Mayor to propose Seattle City Light rate increase of 31% over 6 years

A previous version of this story gave a total rate increase of 28 percent, which didn't properly include the compounding of the annual increases. Originally published Friday, May 11


Local News

Scrutiny of SPD assistant chief exposes rift within department

A previous version of this story stated that the U.S. Attorney's Office had declined to comment. Originally published Friday, May 11


Wednesday, May 9

Business & Technology

Green Mountain replaces board leaders over trading

This article was published May 8, 2012, and corrected the next day. The Associated Press said that founder Robert Stiller and lead director William Davis were forced to sell more than 5.5 million of the company's shares because they'd bought the stock on credit and agreed to sell it back or pony up cash if its value dipped below a certain point. The story should have said that they had to meet the margin call because they put up the stock as collateral on loans. Originally published Wednesday, May 9


Tuesday, May 8

Storm

Alysha Clark making bid for Storm roster

A previous version of this story said the Storm would pay Lauren Jackson her full salary this season. They will pay only a prorated amount, based on how many games she plays. Originally published Tuesday, May 8


Monday, May 7

Mariners

Mariners growing three golden arms down on the farm

In a previous chart that ran with this story, pitcher Andrew Carraway was listed as a left-hander. He is a right-hander. Originally published Monday, May 7


Business & Technology

JAL makes 787's first passenger flight into US

2012, was corrected May 7, 2012 A previous version of this story gave an incorrect duration for the first flight from Japan and also misstated when the return flight took off. The flight time from Tokyo to Boston was 12 hours 43 minutes, and the JAL Dreamliner returned to Tokyo on the same day it arrived. Originally published Monday, May 7


The Arts

Seattle makes beautiful music — for films and video games

This article was corrected on Monday, May 7, 2012. Student Sara Huslig's name was misspelled in an earlier version. Originally published Monday, May 7


Friday, May 4

Local News

Seattle cop pleads not guilty to domestic-violence charge

A previous version of this story reported the incident occurred about 1:30 p.m. based on information supplied by Everett police. The correct time was 3:45 p.m. Originally published Friday, May 4


Thursday, May 3

Business & Technology

Lufthansa debuts first 747-8 passenger jumbo jet

A previous version misspelled the last name of chief 747 pilot Mark Feuerstein. Originally published Thursday, May 3


Wednesday, May 2

Local News

Next Seattle schools chief Banda: Building trust at top of to-do list

A previous version of this story mischaracterized the statement of Anne Martens, spokeswoman for the local chapter of Stand for Children. The group is disappointed that Sandra Husk was not chosen, but is not disappointed in the board's choice of José Banda. Originally published Wednesday, May 2


Food & wine

A Tunisian one-pot dish, as spicy as you like it

A previous version of this story's recipe for North African Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce referred imprecisely to the amount of chicken required to feed six. It should have said four drumsticks with the thighs, not "four legs." Originally published Wednesday, May 2


Tuesday, May 1

Editorials

Seattle Public Schools needs to tighten money controls

This editorial originally did not fully identify Wayne Barnett, executive director of Seattle's Ethics and Elections Commission. Originally published Tuesday, May 1


Saturday, April 28

Local News

Washington guardsman to receive Silver Star for saving lives

A previous version of this story mistakenly said the Silver Star was the highest military combat honor. It is the third highest combat honor. Originally published Saturday, April 28


NBA

Recut 'Sonicsgate' airs Friday, Sunday on CNBC

A previous version of this story said the "Sonicsgate" documentary was showing CBNC instead of CNBC. Originally published Saturday, April 28


Thursday, April 26

Living

Rant & Rave: Lots of love for firefighters this week

A word in this article was changed on Thursday, April 26, 2012, for clarity. The elevator mentioned in the fourth rant on the list is outside Safeco Field; the original wording, "at Safeco Field," was ambiguous. The elevator is not operated by Safeco Field. Originally published Thursday, April 26


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