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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Page updated at 09:34 a.m.

Former Olympic downhill skier Phil Mahre, left, passes the Olympic flame to Canadian torchbearer Chamila Anthonypillai on the Canadian side of the U.S.-Canadian border at Peace Arch Park on Tuesday morning. The Olympic flame crossed into the U.S. side of the park, then was returned to the Canadian side.

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Early risers gather for glimpse of Olympic Torch

Former Olympic downhill skier Phil Mahre, left, passes the Olympic flame to Canadian torchbearer Chamila Anthonypillai on the Canadian side of the U.S.-Canadian border at Peace Arch Park on Tuesday morning. The Olympic flame crossed into the U.S. side of the park, then was returned to the Canadian side.

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.

Belltown boulevard plan moving forward

Plans to build a four-block "park boulevard" with trees, lights and play areas on Bell Street are expected to be completed in early 2011.

Dicks next in line for Murtha's chairmanship

Boeing 747-8 soars smoothly on first outing

UPDATE - 8:16 AM

Man found shot dead in truck near Harborview Medical Center

NEW - 9:19 AM

FDA postpones panel meeting to review Cell Therapeutics drug

Intelius co-founder ordered back to court

UPDATE - 8:53 AM

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Republicans may be no-shows at health-plan summit

UPDATE - 9:28 AM

Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance

Super Bowl most watched TV show ever

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

Mariners' Cliff Lee out about 3 weeks after minor foot surgery

Huskies softball pitcher Lawrie is a pretty big deal around here | Brewer

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Woman struck and killed on I-5 in south Seattle UPDATE - 8:16 AM

Olympia man averts robbery by pocket-dialing 911 | The Blotter NEW - 6:06 AM

Today's news index

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

Olympics home   Blogs:Ron Judd's Olympics Insider|Olympic Outsiders

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

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Seniors for Sale

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

Part 1: The Owners | Part 2: The Homes | Part 3: The Exodus

 Rewind: Live Chat

"It just breaks my heart that he had to go through that."

From our blogs

The Business of Giving

Kristi Heim takes a fresh look at the economy of good intentions: philanthropy, non-profits and socially motivated business.

NEW - 2/08, 03:44 PM

The richest Americans are not all that generous

AP regional wire

Answers to biggest Olympic TV questions

KING-5's planning for Winter Olympics began 7 years ago

UPDATE - 7:38 AM
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

Fund set up for family in fatal South Park house fire | The Blotter

Gregoire wants more clarity on school funding case | Politics Northwest

Major polluter tax bills introduced in Olympia | Politics Northwest

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

UPDATE - 09:20 AM
Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program

HHS secretary asks insurer to justify huge rate hike

UPDATE - 08:51 AM
Russian military calls US missile defense a threat

Study links age of both parents to autism risk

UPDATE - 09:20 AM
64 feared dead, 400 hurt in Afghan avalanches

Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees

NEW - 08:10 AM
Double hand transplant patient leaves Pa. hospital

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Mercer Island thrives on team in its drive for five

New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl title

Quincy Pondexter earns fourth Pac-10 Player of Week honor

UPDATE - 09:07 AM
Matt Hasselbeck on KJR 950 AM | Seahawks Blog

Whip around the league and American soccer | Sounders FC Blog

"Community Shield" match March 11 vs. Portland, Qwest Field | Sounders FC Blog

Boys high-school basketball rankings -- Week 11 | High School Sports Blog

Canadians have no sense of humor about brown slopes | Ron Judd's Olympics Insider

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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 - 2/08, 08:49 AM

Portage chef Vuong Loc takes Cremant space in Madrona

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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

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

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

CD review: Hot Chip's 'One Life Stand'

UPDATE - 09:25 AM
Late notice: Van Dyke Parks at Triple Door Tuesday, Feb. 9 | Matson on Music

Business/Technology: Personal technology

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.

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 - 2/08, 10:00 AM

The Dick Brass manifesto and high stakes for the Seattle economy

AP business & technology wire

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

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

UPDATE - 09:27 AM
Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American

Starbucks' new heart cup reminds customers of its partnership with (Red) to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa | Coffee City

The Dick Brass manifesto and high stakes for the Seattle economy | Jon Talton

The richest Americans are not all that generous | The Business of Giving

Vancouver Olympics online video: The cableization of the Web? | Brier Dudley's Blog

UPDATE - 09:32 AM
Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator

Editorials/Opinion: Times' editorials

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Ed cetera

Join the informed, opinionated journalists of The Times' editorial staff in lively discussions.

NEW - 2/08, 04:07 PM

GOP ready to lay an egg

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

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

American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets

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

Yosemite will require permits for some Half Dome hikes

Part of Detroit airport evacuated after security breach

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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

UPDATE - 08:02 AM
First lady begins fight against childhood obesity

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?

5 tips on adding fish to a healthful diet

Collectors drink up beer cans and memorabilia

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

A love story turned mystery

Portage chef Vuong Loc takes Cremant space in Madrona | All You Can Eat

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