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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Page updated at 01:06 p.m.

Despite leading the Huskies to the NCAA softball title last year and being named player of the year, Washington's Danielle Lawrie doesn't like to think of herself as a star. Above, Lawrie, center, hugs teammates Ashley Charters and Alyson McWherter during their NCAA championship series game.

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A star on the field, not in her mind

Despite leading the Huskies to the NCAA softball title last year and being named player of the year, Washington's Danielle Lawrie doesn't like to think of herself as a star. Above, Lawrie, center, hugs teammates Ashley Charters and Alyson McWherter during their NCAA championship series game.

Seattle will be first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit

An exhibit of more than 150 works of art by Picasso is coming to Seattle Art Museum later this year.

NEW - 11:37 AM

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.

UPDATE - 11:32 AM

Olympic Torch makes brief visit to Washington

UPDATE - 11:43 AM

Obama meets with GOP, renews call for bipartisanship

Belltown boulevard plan moving forward

NEW - 10:25 AM

Google rolls its own Facebook & Twitter with Gmail "Buzz"

NEW - 12:21 PM

Mercer Streets tunnels to be closed Tuesday, Wednesday nights for cleaning

NEW - 10:42 AM

FBI, local police conduct gang sweep in Tacoma

Man found shot dead in truck near Harborview Medical Center

FDA postpones panel meeting to review Cell Therapeutics drug

UPDATE - 12:43 PM

Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance

UPDATE - 11:31 AM

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Chrisceda Clemmons' house wasn't the only casualty | Nicole Brodeur

NEW - 12:13 PM

Pac-10 expansion to get consideration over next year

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Seniors for Sale

Exploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes

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NEW - 2/09, 10:19 AM

More about Cypress "Mountain"

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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

Coach Young shares her passion for ice skating | Seattle Sketcher

Dicks next in line for Murtha's chairmanship

UPDATE - 11:43 AM
Former jail bookkeeper charged with stealing from inmates | The Blotter

Gregoire wants more clarity on school funding case | Politics Northwest

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

UPDATE - 11:02 AM
Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

Republicans may be no-shows at health-plan summit

HHS secretary asks insurer to justify huge rate hike

Minn. bridge collapse widow adopts Haitian twins

UPDATE - 11:29 AM
Russian military calls US missile defense a threat

Study links age of both parents to autism risk

Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees

UPDATE - 12:10 PM
Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program

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NEW - 2/09, 12:56 PM

SPSL 2A now a reality with Nisqually approval

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Huskies softball pitcher Danielle Lawrie: A star on the field, not in her mind | Jerry Brewer

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

UPDATE - 12:21 PM
Bill that could help fund Husky Stadium in Executive Session today | Husky Football Blog

Canada's gold-medal drought continues | Ron Judd's Olympics Insider

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NEW - 2/09, 10:27 AM

Valentine's Day. Isn't it romantic? So, where would YOU go?

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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

"Valentine's Day": The girliest screening ever? | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog

'American Idol' news and more for Monday, Feb. 8 | Idol Confessions

NEW - 12:02 PM
'American Idol' news roundup for Tuesday, Feb. 9: Ellen and Hollywood at last! | Idol Confessions

A decade of Valentine's Day movies: What's your favorite? | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog

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iPad lifts off to much hype

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.

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Coffee City

Melissa Allison tracks Seattle's -- and the world's -- caffeine addiction.

NEW - 2/08, 01:27 PM

Starbucks adopting pour-over brewing method, StarbucksMelody.com reports

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747-8 soars smoothly on first outing

UPDATE - 12:30 PM
With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee

Ex-Boeing analyst gets more than 15 years in prison for espionage

Google's souped up Vancouver Olympics snowmobile | Brier Dudley's Blog

Hard Rock Seattle gets interactive audio tour, rocking patio | Brier Dudley's Blog

Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American

Twelve o'clock high: Richard Shelby's attack on Boeing isn't over | Jon Talton

Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator

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NEW - 2/08, 04:00 PM

Anyone for tea?

First United Methodist Church opens the doors to its new home

Lake Tapps, for cities, fish and recreation

Cities like Seattle look abroad for prosperity at home | Neal Peirce / Syndicated 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

DSHS strives for continued improvement in Washington's long-term care system | Guest columnist

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What's new in Rome and Venice for 2010 | Rick Steves' Europe

Where they're biting, where they're not | Reel Time Fishing Northwest

Southwest launches 3-day fare sale

American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets

FAA investigating Southwest Airlines again

Oregon's Steen Mountain, prized for wilderness views, to get wind farm

German traveler in Brazil airport for a month

Some travel companies suing their customers | Travel Troubleshooter

Part of Detroit airport evacuated after security breach

A foodie tour of New York follows "Top Chef" footsteps

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Coffee City

Melissa Allison tracks Seattle's -- and the world's -- caffeine addiction.

NEW - 2/08, 01:27 PM

Starbucks adopting pour-over brewing method, StarbucksMelody.com reports

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity

Valentine's Day. Isn't it romantic? So, where would YOU go? | All You Can Eat

Buyers seek smarter and smaller homes, survey says

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First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'

How clean are those pre-washed salad greens?

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Collectors drink up beer cans and memorabilia

A love story turned mystery

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