Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Page updated at 05:25 p.m.
State Senate clears way for tax increases
The State Legislature's Democratic majority is clearing the way for tax increases with its first major vote to brush aside Initiative 960.
Olympic torch makes brief visit to U.S.-Canadian border
The 2010 Olympic torch made its only visit through the U.S. during a ceremony today at Peace Arch Park.
Early risers gather for glimpse of Olympic Torch
Gallery | Olympic Torch at Peace Arch
Seattle will be first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit
More than 150 works of art by Pablo Picasso are coming to the Seattle Art Museum this year.
UPDATE - 04:51 PM
Alaska Air will drop Jones Soda
After switching to beverages from Seattle underdog Jones Soda on their flights, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will move back to soda pop giant Coca-Cola.
Port commision agrees to pay $300M for tunnel project
UPDATE - 04:10 PM
Obama meets with GOP, renews call for bipartisanship
NEW - 03:39 PM
Federal judge upholds jail release of Intelius exec charged with lying to jury
UPDATE - 05:17 PM
RealNetworks spinning off Rhapsody, plus the CEO's email | Brier Dudley
Google rolls its own Facebook & Twitter with Gmail "Buzz"
UPDATE - 04:42 PM
Brady Campaign circulates petition to keep guns out of Starbucks | Coffee City
Mercer Street tunnels to be closed Tuesday, Wednesday nights for cleaning
FBI, local police conduct gang sweep in Tacoma
Man found shot dead in truck near Harborview Medical Center
UPDATE - 04:54 PM
Police arrest bank robbery suspect in U District | The Blotter
FDA postpones panel meeting to review Cell Therapeutics drug
Interactive Map | Whistler's new digs
• Ron Judd | Let the Northwest's Olympic Games begin
• Guide to Winter Olympic events | Video and photo galleries
• An arts-lover's guide to Vancouver's cultural delights
• Your nitty-gritty guide to Vancouver | Gold-medal dining options
• Interactive Map | 2010 Olympic venues and Vancouver sights
Blogs:Ron Judd's Olympics Insider|Olympic Outsiders
Series homeExploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
Part 1: The Owners | Part 2: The Homes | Part 3: The Exodus
"It just breaks my heart that he had to go through that."
Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
Answers to biggest Olympic TV questions
KING-5's planning for Winter Olympics began 7 years ago
Lewis-McChord soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old over alphabet lesson
Anti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannons
UPDATE - 05:16 PM
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Hing Hay Park | Seattle Sketcher
Chrisceda Clemmons' house wasn't the only casualty | Nicole Brodeur
Local News Partners: Stories in the Spotlight
Kirkland Views | Police ask public for help in solving murder case
Central District News | New city studies give negative marks to streetcar on 12th
Capitol Hill Seattle | Legal expert and city weigh in on Broadway Steps lawsuit
West Seattle Blog | 2 days before Admiral Safeway's design review, see the new plan
UPDATE - 05:03 PM
Snow shuts down federal government, life goes on
UPDATE - 05:03 PM
Haiti parents testify they gave kids to Americans
UPDATE - 04:04 PM
Haiti raises earthquake's death toll to 230,000
HHS secretary asks insurer to justify huge rate hike
Minn. bridge collapse widow adopts Haitian twins
Russian military calls US missile defense a threat
Study links age of both parents to autism risk
UPDATE - 04:11 PM
Toyota seeks damage control, in public and private
Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator
UPDATE - 05:04 PM
NY governor says he'll step aside only 'in a box'
It's a wrap! Hospitals test new, more modest gown
TV show fined for killing, eating rat — with risotto
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- Steve Kelley | My treatment of Bedard has been unfair
- Is Washington's tax exemption on bullion a gold mine?
- 747-8 soars smoothly on first outing
- Super Bowl ads: Betty White, Bud Light, big laughs
- Man found shot dead in pickup truck in Seattle
- Sex, drug rumors swirl about N.Y. Gov. Paterson
- Lewis-McChord soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old over alphabet lesson
- Seattle is first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit
- Body found in landing gear of NY-to-Tokyo flight
- Light-rail 'vision' elevated track would run along I-405
- Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
279 - Republicans may be no-shows at health-plan summit 272
- Fort Lewis soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old, holding her head in water 189
- Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth 189
- Rivals names Martin one of Pac-10's best recruiters 143
- Pac-10 expansion to get consideration over next year 131
- Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year 123
- State Senate votes to clear way for tax increases 112
- Lee undergoes foot surgery 102
- Senate Ways and Means passes bill that would ease way for tax increases 71
- Seattle is first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit
- 747-8 soars smoothly on first outing
- City, Vulcan push higher South Lake Union height limits
- Commentary: Microsoft's creative destruction
- Snap out of your photo funk: How to make sense of all those piles of images
- Wine Adviser | Oregon's quality pinots join the bargain ranks
- Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
- All You Can Eat | Portage chef Vuong Loc takes Cremant space in Madrona
- Jerry Large | Learning not to copy China
- Rigorous college-prep classes skyrocketing in Washington state
Huskies softball pitcher Danielle Lawrie: A star on the field, not in her mind | Jerry Brewer
Pac-10 considering starting its own network, expansion | Husky Men's Basketball Blog
Mariners' Cliff Lee out about 3 weeks after minor foot surgery
Mercer Island thrives on team in its drive for five
New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl title
Super Bowl most watched TV show ever
Quincy Pondexter earns fourth Pac-10 Player of Week honor
Bill that could help fund Husky Stadium in Executive Session today | Husky Football Blog
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A Q&A with director Wilson Milam, at the helm of 'Glengarry Glen Ross'
Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing
Review: 'Love Song' at ArtsWest tries to examine the power of love and make-believe
"American Idol" hopeful from Seattle didn't make it to Hollywood afterall | Idol Confessions
"I Know Where I'm Going!" . . . to SAM, tonight | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog
"Valentine's Day": The girliest screening ever? | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog
'American Idol' news roundup for Tuesday, Feb. 9: Ellen and Hollywood at last! | Idol Confessions
Tech writer Brier Dudley reported from Apple's invitation-only event in San Francisco on Wednesday, Jan. 25, where the company introduced a single-button, tablet-style iPad.
Related: iPad test drive looks at speed, ease of use 
Hands-on first impressions
Full coverage in Brier's blog 
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drugstore.com posts 4Q loss despite sales growth
UPDATE - 03:37 PM
GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee
UPDATE - 05:16 PM
Obama to take health bill that's not all he wants
NEW - 05:13 PM
Seattle Genetics' 4Q loss narrows as revenue doubles
NEW - 04:55 PM
Apartment giant buys complex near Seattle University
NEW - 04:54 PM
Google aims to take on Facebook with new social feature called 'Buzz'
NEW - 04:45 PM
Google Buzz pics: Walking through setup, first buzz | Brier Dudley's Blog
Lake Tapps, for cities, fish and recreation
NEW - 04:23 PM
Lawmakers freeze bonuses and salary increases
NEW - 04:23 PM
Court ruling should spur action on education funding | Lynne Varner / Times editorial columnist
Rep. Jay Inslee on health reform: 'Finish the kitchen' | E.J. Dionne / Syndicated columnist
As the Senate goes (unfortunately), so goes America | Paul Krugman / Syndicated Columnist
NEW - 04:23 PM
Give law enforcement more leeway to prosecute users of child pornography | Guest columnist
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What's new in Rome and Venice for 2010 | Rick Steves' Europe
NEW - 04:31 PM
Driving to the Olympics? Get updates on border delays
Southwest launches 3-day fare sale
Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator
FAA investigating Southwest Airlines again
German traveler in Brazil airport for a month
Some travel companies suing their customers | Travel Troubleshooter
Where they're biting, where they're not | Reel Time Fishing Northwest
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First lady begins fight against childhood obesity
Valentine's Day. Isn't it romantic? So, where would YOU go? | All You Can Eat
Ask about a mystery menu item before ordering
Buyers seek smarter and smaller homes, survey says
Clothes that transition from workout to workplace
First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
How clean are those pre-washed salad greens?
Portage chef Vuong Loc takes Cremant space in Madrona | All You Can Eat
Editorials/Opinion
Editorial | Lake Tapps, for cities, fish and recreation
Guest columnist | Right to breathe smoke-free air in Seattle parks
Special Election
Voters in school districts statewide have until 8 p.m. to approve levy or bond measures and in King County to approve a measure preventing library budget cuts. Come back to seattletimes.com for results.
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