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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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
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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
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
UPDATE - 11:44 PM
NYC cops sorry for pounding couple's door 50 times
Air Canada supports supposedly suicidal pilot
UPDATE - 11:36 PM
Court: Anna Nicole Smith estate doesn't get oil fortune
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UPDATE - 10:13 PM
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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
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
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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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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.
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Bair takes on too big to fail, but bank reform is too small to succeed | Jon Talton
NEW - 10:00 PM
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Judge halts deal to sell downtown Seattle's Federal Reserve building
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.
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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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