Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Page updated at 10:53 p.m.
ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES
For the past month, a film called "Grassroots" has been shooting in Seattle. It's wall-to-wall in apartment #103 of this Capitol Hill set, as Anthony Fuller, center background, receives makeup for the next scene. The film is based on a 2001 Seattle City Council race between Richard McIver and Grant Cogswell.
NEW - 9:45 PM
Seattle sailor mourned amid mystery of fatal excursion
Officials have not offered an explanation as to why the two sailors ventured so far from their base.
NEW - 9:05 PM
Protests assail Ariz. immigrant law; sheriff vows to enforce
NEW - 8:33 PM
State Supreme Court lifts stay of execution for convicted murderer
NEW - 9:38 PM
Court won't keep woman who starved a daughter from new baby
UPDATE - 8:46 PM
Tunnel foes will try to get public vote on the project
UPDATE - 8:00 PM
GOP candidates Didier, Akers join forces, but still vying for Senate
Candidate profiles: Paul Akers | Clint Didier
NEW - 10:05 PM
Panel hits Rangel with 13 alleged ethics charges
Fremont's Buckaroo Tavern, a Seattle landmark, to close
NEW - 10:00 PM
Grocery workers' sick deal | Nicole Brodeur
J.Crew opens new Madewell store in University Village | Retail Report
Seattle man convicted of molesting girls, 11 and 15
NEW - 7:29 PM
Developer Touchstone talks about new plans for downtown Bellevue Superblock
Graffiti prevention steps outlined in city report
NEW - 9:43 PM
Microsoft aims to be BFF with consumers
Chelsea Clinton's wedding awakens sleepy New York town
Steve Sarkisian isn't bothered after Huskies picked 6th in Pac-10
UPDATE - 8:00 PM
Tough day on the course better than the alternative for golfer Gary Lindeblad
UPDATE - 10:05 PM
Sailor slain in Afghanistan recalled as 'always upbeat'
D.C. snipers worked to get recruits, Malvo says
UPDATE - 9:30 PM
Pilot dies in crash of homemade plane near Graham
Rossi endorsed by DeMint, conservative groups | Politics Northwest
4 killed when C-17 crashes at Alaska base
Candidates Didier, Akers join forces in U..S. Senate race | Politics Northwest
Council president moves to ban roosters after all | Politics Northwest
NEW - 9:23 PM
First photos released of Russian spies who lived in Seattle
UPDATE - 10:30 PM
Panel hits Rangel with 13 ethics charges
Woman recounts bear attack as caught grizzly ID'd
UPDATE - 10:30 PM
Ariz. files appeal as sheriff launches new sweep
DC sniper claims conspirators in Shatner interview
A $3M Clinton wedding? Not out of the question
As many as 6,600 Arlington graves mixed up
Company had sketchy record on oil pipelines
Grizzly bear ID'd as campground killer is caught; cub still at large
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Rewind: Live chat with Spencer Hawes
Philadelphia 76ers center and former Husky Spencer Hawes talked about his NBA career, his Seattle hoops roots and more in a live chat Wednesday. It's the latest in our series of online chats with local sports newsmakers.
UPDATE - 9:43 PM
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UPDATE - 10:00 PM
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UPDATE - 8:53 PM
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UPDATE - 8:11 PM
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'Amplify! ... Activate! ... Ignite!' — Strictly Seattle shows happen this weekend
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This week's earnings calls
Tuesday: Paccar results beat expectations 
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Baileys teams with Seattle barista, bartender to create "The Simple One" | Coffee City
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Carol Pucci on KPAM
Seatttle Times travel writer Carol Pucci will talk about the problems some Americans are having using their credit and debit cards overseas on KPAM 860 radio's Travel Show with Pat Boyle," Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 at 8 a.m.
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UPDATE - 10:00 PM
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