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Friday, March 19, 2010 - Page updated at 11:45 p.m.


Hobson is key to New Mexico's success

Star player Darington Hobson will be playing against UW in Saturday's second-round game despite a wrist injury. Watch on KIRO-7 at 2:50 p.m.

Game preview Video: UW players joke around after practice
Zags holds on to beat FSU | WCC off to 2-0 start in tourney | More coverage
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UPDATE - 11:35 PM

Lawmakers still can't agree on sales tax

State Senate Democrats approved a revised tax plan on Friday with a smaller sales-tax increase. Meanwhile, the House unveiled a plan of its own.

<strong>Personal Technology</strong> | Options for free Wi-Fi in the Northwest and across America have exploded in the past several weeks, mostly because of McDonald's decision to go free. But there are plenty of other options, too. Above, customers at Zeitgeist Coffee in Pioneer Square were some of the first in Seattle to take advantage of free Wi-Fi.

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An abundance of free Wi-Fi across the Northwest

Personal Technology | Options for free Wi-Fi in the Northwest and across America have exploded in the past several weeks, mostly because of McDonald's decision to go free. But there are plenty of other options, too. Above, customers at Zeitgeist Coffee in Pioneer Square were some of the first in Seattle to take advantage of free Wi-Fi.

UPDATE - 10:03 PM

Russian company will bid on Air Force tanker

Russia's United Aircraft will announce Monday it is competing against Boeing for the $40 billion refueling tanker contract, a company attorney said.

NEW - 9:45 PM

Boy's death ruled an accidental drowning

Officials said Friday that 8-year-old Azriel Carver drowned and that his death was an accident.

UPDATE - 10:13 PM

Costliest part of Dems' plan: Health-insurance subsidies averaging $6,000

UPDATE - 10:38 PM

1 dead, 1 hurt as plane crashes in front yard of Lewis County house

Lawsuit claims Boy Scouts has hidden documents about sexual abuse

Judge weighs Ballard 'missing link' to Burke-Gilman Trail

Worker burned by mustard gas at Ore. weapons depot

NEW - 9:39 PM

Man who stole veteran's identity is sentenced

Today's news index

Play Hoops Hysteria 2010!

It's the men's college basketball tournament contest with a unique twist. Hoops Hysteria lets you pick the games as the tournament progresses. Register now and compete for $100 round-by-round prizes.

Local news: Mapping the news | Today's news index

Politics Northwest

Seattle Times political reporters provide the latest news and analysis on Seattle's new mayor, King County's new executive, the state legislative battles in Olympia, and our congressional delegation's work in Washington, D.C.

Latest from the blog:   Frustrated Democrats try to close deal NEW - 3/19, 02:51 PM

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The Blotter

The Times' criminal justice team looks behind the scenes and behind the headlines.

NEW - 3/19, 04:57 PM

Mercer Island man killed in motorcycle crash in Woodinville

AP regional wire

Alaska Airlines may get break from new fuel tax | Politics Northwest

Alleged killer of Seattle rapper arrested in Ohio | The Blotter

Aurora Avenue draws attention to art | Seattle Sketcher

B-town Blog: Hit-and-run leaves huge mess in Three Tree Point | The Blotter

Baird gets pressured on health vote -- from Olympia | Politics Northwest

Daily News: Port Angeles cops looking for funny money | The Blotter

Ecotrust sells first carbon credits from Olympic Peninsula forest

Light rail ridership up from Westlake Center to Sea-Tac in February

Nation/World: Politics | News in a Minute video | Mapping the news: World Edition

NEW - 9:14 PM
Heavy rains swamp camps holding Haiti's homeless

NEW - 9:25 PM
Pope Benedict XVI to address sex-abuse scandal

Dutch fume over comment that gay troops led to Balkans massacre

NEW - 9:12 PM
Little fanfare for 7th anniversary of war in Iraq

UPDATE - 11:22 PM
Obama appeals to Iranian people in Internet video

Octuplets' mother, 14 kids could face eviction in Southern California

Strike looms as British Airways talks collapse

Biologist fired in death of last known U.S. wild jaguar

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Reel Time Fishing Northwest

Mark Yuasa covers fishing and outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. Mark has been covering fishing and outdoors for more than 18 years.

NEW - 3/18, 11:59 AM

Poor Hood Canal chinook and coho returns will drive how salmon fishing seasons are crafted

AP sports wire

Laury not tendered, signs with the Jets

UPDATE - 10:13 PM
Mariners' Cliff Lee diagnosed with abdominal strain

Mike Sweeney making a strong case to make Mariners roster | Larry Stone

All-"Washington" team (in Huskies' honor) | The Hot Stone League

Don't you wish you were here? | Husky Men's Basketball Blog

Free-agent tracker | Seahawks Blog

Friday live chat | Husky Football Blog

Game at a glance: Gonzaga 67, Florida State 60

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Matson on Music heads to SXSW

Andrew Matson is taking his blog to Austin, Texas, for the South By Southwest music festival. He'll be posting reviews, photos, videos and live updates.

SXSW preview | Seattle artists heading to Austin | Follow @andrewmatson

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All You Can Eat

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants.

NEW - 3/19, 11:04 AM

Won't you take me to, Nettletown -- now open on Eastlake

AP entertainment wire

Review: '3 by Dove' lets PNB dancers soar

Review: Guest conductor Sinaisky puts sizzle in Symphony's night

Review: Trey McIntyre Project is physical and precise; witty and intricate

'American Idol' news roundup for Friday, March 19 | Idol Confessions

Conan O'Brien is in talks with Fox for a talk show

Freeloader alert: Free wine tasting Sunday in Georgetown and SoDo

More on texting at the movies | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog

SXSW 2010 post #10: Truckasauras at Submerged | Matson on Music



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Business/Technology: Boeing | Microsoft | Northwest Companies | Personal technology | Real Estate | Stock Market

Money Makeover

Family faces tough time with hope and a plan

A Bellevue family is struck by illnesses, debt and the impending end to their only job. Read the latest "financial makeover" for readers who want to get real about their money.

From our blogs

Sound Economy with Jon Talton

Veteran financial journalist Jon Talton blogs on the region's most important economic news, trends and issues.

NEW - 3/19, 09:40 AM

Bair takes on too big to fail, but bank reform is too small to succeed

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An abundance of free Wi-Fi across the Northwest

Bair takes on too big to fail, but bank reform is too small to succeed | Jon Talton

NEW - 10:00 PM
Boeing to boost 777, 747 output to meet demand

Caffeine Awareness Month brought to you by the people with the caffeine calculator | Coffee City

Incentives send auto sales soaring

Judge halts deal to sell downtown Seattle's Federal Reserve building

Four big U.S. cities that have best weathered the recession

Godfather of energy efficiency may measure up for real

Uncle Sam wants you to pay your taxes

Search our database for the locations and contact numbers of places to go for free tax help in King and Snohomish counties.

Options for receiving, investing refund | Tax season brings out the fraud artists

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Northwest Voices

Read The Seattle Times' online letters to the editor, a sampling of readers' opinions.

NEW - 3/19, 04:00 PM

Week in review

Chihuly museum plan needs refinement

Seattle Public Schools needs an honest accounting

Dodd's financial-salvage mission | Lance Dickie / Seattle Times editorial columnist

Is Seattle ready for design, density and affordability? | Guest columnist

Act soon to keep residents, workers and employees safe in downtown Seattle | Guest columnist

Betting (again) on an education fix | George Will / Syndicated columnist

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Details about Matisse Exhibition

Food experts: TV, travel have made cheese trendy

British Air strike looms as union talks collapse

Canadians rescued from grounded yacht in Galapagos

Cruise liner hit again with illness returns to SC

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Enter by March 22, or forever hold your Peeps!

Yes, it's time once again for the annual Seattle Times Peeps Parade gallery. Build a sculpture, diorama, tableau or any other form that excites you -- anything that's made (mostly) of marshmallow Peeps. Then upload a photo of your entry.

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From our blogs

All You Can Eat

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants.

NEW - 3/19, 11:04 AM

Won't you take me to, Nettletown -- now open on Eastlake

Won't you take me to, Nettletown -- now open on Eastlake | All You Can Eat

3 new cookbooks cater to vegans

Candice Olson turns a dysfunctional space into a bedroom, fireside lounge

Don't let fear choke creativity

Feast for the eyes: A baker's dozen of new picture books for kids

Microgreens pack big flavor

Report: USDA lax in policing organics marketing

Seattle Beer News | Day trippin': Olympia and Tacoma

El Pilon, a taste of Puerto Rico in Columbia City | All You Can Eat

Garfield, Roosevelt, other jazz bands play Starbucks' Hot Java Cool Jazz concert on Friday | Coffee City

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