Friday, November 20, 2009 - Page updated at 08:52 p.m.
NEW - 08:10 PM
175 foster kids in Wash. get 'forever families'
Families adopted 175 foster children today in ceremonies at courthouses throughout the state. The celebrations recognized National Adoption Day.
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Energy use becomes a factor in TV-buying
People continue to buy TVs during the recession, often unaware that newer models are less energy efficient than old ones. Above, Video Only customer Doug Niemi, center, talks with employee Victor Martinez about the Niemi's next purchase at the Tukwila store.
NEW - 08:44 PM
Police said the victim appeared to have suffered life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened at an apartment building in the 700 block of East Union Street tonight.
Case of accused 'Street Mobb' pimp goes to jury
Deliberations begin for accused pimp and human trafficker DeShawn Clark.
Guilty pleas in Gold Bar puppy-mill case
NEW - 08:23 PM
China says 15 dead, 114 trapped in mine explosion
NEW - 08:52 PM
Politics NW | McGinn's victory party draws hundreds of curious revelers
Surviving travel over the holiday season
State will skip first round of Race to the Top
Man gets 31 years for I-5 slaying
$26 million sought to buy land for portion of Eastside rail corridor
'Excellent' worker Monfort suddenly turned unreliable
Italian prosecutors: Knox staged break-in
NEW - 08:25 PM
Man sentenced for Wash. bank robberies
Boeing breaks ground for S.C. assembly plant
NEW - 08:34 PM
Zags Men's Hoops | Sacre, Bouldin lead Gonzaga over IPFW 90-55
"Twilight" fans:
Whether you're rooting for Edward + Bella, or Bella + Jacob, you'll want to check out our tandem Ticket/MovieTimes covers in Friday's Seattle Times featuring the stars of the cast of "New Moon." In the paper or online, read the review of the movie and an interview with the cast and a list of "Twilight"-related events in and around Seattle.
Times reporters Ron Judd and Christine Willmsen participated in a live Q&A on Friday on their four-part special report about the Olympic ticket monopoly. Read the Q&A.
Read the series | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Nicole Brodeur | A welcome extended to everyone
Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract
$335 million in education grants
2010 county budget cuts services, 311 jobs
Feds deny appeal on move of NOAA fleet to Oregon
Judge: Seattle July 4 fireworks don't need review
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The new EU chiefs: Rompuy-pumpy and Cathy Who?
UPDATE - 08:37 PM
Blast near aid offices wounds 1 in NW Pakistan
Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly
Gates: US to do its part to slow Afghan corruption
Senate Democrats want to tax nips and tucks
Palestinians to set new date for elections
Russian ship frees itself from ice in Antarctic
Top S. Korean model found hanged in Paris apartment
UPDATE - 07:54 PM
Fingers, tooth said to be Galileo's are found
Hal Bernton chats about his time in Afghanistan
Hal Bernton, just back from Afghanistan, answered your questions Tuesday.
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- Man falls 8 stories, suffers minor injuries
- 'Unusual circumstances' in death of Boeing worker
- Monfort fired after excellent worker turned unreliable
- Boeing facility death was suicide
- Italian prosecutor: Knox hated murder victim
- Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract
- Man sentenced to 31 years in prison in girlfriend's slaying on I-5
- Bail lowered for Clearly Lasik doctor in murder-for-hire plot
- Seattle Schools return to neighborhood-based system
- Movie review | Bella + Edward + Jacob = a pale 'New Moon'
- Convicted killer: US student Knox at murder scene
261 - State's projected budget shortfall exceeds $2 billion 250
- What climate-change deniers really believe (and why they're wrong) 186
- Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract 167
- Senate Democrats want to tax nips and tucks 116
- Italian prosecutors wrap up in Knox murder trial 104
- A Mariners-Tigers swap makes a whole lot of sense for both teams 76
- Man sentenced to 31 years in prison in girlfriend's slaying on I-5 67
- Monfort fired after excellent worker turned unreliable 65
- 2010 county budget cuts services, 311 jobs 62
- Seattle Schools return to neighborhood-based system
- Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract
- The Blotter | Police: Would-be ninja impaled by metal fence
- Bail lowered for Clearly Lasik doctor in murder-for-hire plot
- From Methow Valley to Paradise, here are 5 great spots to stage your own winter games. (Hold the glam.)
- Recipes: Sesame Pork Roast, Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce and more
- Peruvian police: Gang killed people for their fat
- Dave Grohl is part of the trans-generational supergroup Them Crooked Vultures
- Man falls 8 stories, suffers minor injuries
- State schools chief wants to delay dates for passing key tests
The final is set and it's an all Western Conference affair. The L.A. Galaxy and Real Salt Lake meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in Major League Soccer's championship match at Qwest Field. We'll have full coverage all week on seattletimes.com. On Thursday, commissioner Don Garber participated in a live chat.
NEW - 08:15 PM
Seattle U Womens Hoops | Seattle U stays close for a while in Purdue game
NEW - 08:24 PM
Both teams want the home crowd on their side
Steve Kelley | David Beckham talks of ups, downs of game he loves
UPDATE - 07:35 PM
Mariners to try Dustin Ackley at second base
Olympic committee settles legal battle over ticket sales
Seattle U Men's Hoops | Redhawks rally for 85-84 win over Fresno State
UPDATE - 08:41 PM
3A Girls Soccer | Mercer Island reaches title game, beats Camas 2-1
Mariners Blog | A Mariners-Tigers swap makes a whole lot of sense for both teams
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End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years
Restaurant review | Artisanal at The Bravern shows French flair in delicious style
Freeloader alert: Free fries, free hot drinks, free donuts
Longtime sax buddies rekindle days of soulful club gigs
Preview: 'Equivocation' speaks to the sacred in life
Review: Pianist Gabriela Montero shimmers with silken improvisations
Seattle industrial artist Rusty Oliver is the man behind 'Smash Putt'
Book review | Tony Angell evokes Northwest nature in 'Puget Sound Through an Artist's Eye'
Seattle's classic restaurants meet re-imagined new eateries
A vibrant restaurant scene is made all the more interesting with a mix of old-school traditions and new ways of imagining them. In 10 pairs of eateries, Nancy Leson compares how local chefs are mixing it up, for your dining pleasure. Read the story
Q & A with Sound Economy columnist Jon Talton
Sound Economy columnist Jon Talton answered reader questions about the latest state jobless report. Read the Q & A.
Glass half full for Microsoft shareholders
Boeing warns of 49 possible layoffs locally
Brier Dudley | Brad Pitt company buys film rights to Redmond-based Airtight Games' 'Dark Void'
Jon Talton | State and local government deficits will be major drags on recovery
Dendreon's Provenge gets FDA review date
Retail Report | Energy use becomes part of TV-buying equation
Layoffs of 20 employees or more at companies in Washington.
To see all layoffs by company go to the database; or send a tip about layoff news.
Joni Balter / Seattle Times editorial columnist | Our team in D.C. — Locke, Sims and Kerlikowske
Ellen Goodman / Syndicated columnist | The rogue elephant book tour
Guest columnist | A way to get around Karzai in Afghanistan
Ryan Blethen / Times editorial columnist | Block NBC/Comcast deal to protect consumer choice
Amtrak adding trains for holiday
Olympic organizers scuttle plan to turn cruise ships into hotels
Faulty luggage scales fixed at NY airports
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Coffee City | Starbucks seeks managers of social media, digital strategy
It's possible to recover a life lost to hoarding
9 things to know before buying a furnace
Treasures: Glass bowl's 'peacock and urn' design offers clues to its origin
All You Can Eat | Wok not ready to roll? Try this trick for cleaning it
Invite flower girl to an adults-only wedding reception?
Editorials/Opinion
NEW - 02:57 PM
Joni Balter | Seattle's A-team in D.C. — Locke, Sims and Kerlikowske
NEW - 02:57 PM
Editorial | Sorting out the mammogram debate
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Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman
Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman talks about the upcoming MLS Cup during after a team practice.
LA Galaxy's David Beckham
MLS trophy arrives in Seattle
Chittenden Locks Inspection
Full interview with New Moon actors
Interview with New Moon actors
Artistic Roller Skating
Girls Soccer: Mercer Island vs. Glacier Peak
Smash Putt! Miniature Golf
Opening day at Crystal Mountain
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