Monday, February 8, 2010 - Page updated at 11:56 p.m.
GREG GILBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Belltown boulevard on the horizon
The city of Seattle wants to build a four-block boulevard on Bell Street — seen here looking west from Fifth Avenue — with fountains, lights, trees and play areas.
747-8 soars smoothly on first outing
The smooth maiden flight of the huge jet raises hopes Boeing has moved beyond a tough year.
UPDATE - 10:16 PM
Dicks next in line for Murtha's chairmanship
Rep. Norm Dicks is likely to become chairman of the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending.
NEW - 11:04 PM
Intelius co-founder ordered back to court
School levies, libraries on Tuesday's ballot
UPDATE - 11:20 PM
Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally
NEW - 10:11 PM
Republicans may be no-shows at health-plan summit
UPDATE - 10:11 PM
Super Bowl most watched TV show ever
Chrisceda Clemmons' house wasn't the only casualty | Nicole Brodeur
Light snowpack hits BPA revenue forecast
If you think Europe's debt woes are all Greek to you, they're not
Cell Therapeutics stock plunges on negative FDA review of cancer drug
Mariners' Cliff Lee out about 3 weeks after minor foot surgery
Huskies softball pitcher Lawrie is a pretty big deal around here | Brewer
Interactive Map | Whistler's new digs
• Ron Judd | Let the Northwest's Olympic Games begin
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Series homeExploiting the aged and frail in Washington's adult family homes
Part 1: The Owners | Part 2: The Homes | Part 3: The Exodus
"It just breaks my heart that he had to go through that."
UPDATE - 11:45 PM
Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
Answers to biggest Olympic TV questions
Light-rail 'vision' elevated track would run along I-405
3rd suspect at large in fatal Lake Tapps burglary
Argument at Eastlake tavern ends in assault | The Blotter
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
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GOP cool to Obama call for two-party health talks
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77
Seats at a premium on planes, trains out of DC
UPDATE - 10:12 PM
Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station
Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast
UPDATE - 10:49 PM
Evacuations set for Tuesday in LA County foothills
Muslim man wins handshake case in Sweden
AP: Officers to retrieve Edwards sex tape
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A Q&A with director Wilson Milam, at the helm of 'Glengarry Glen Ross'
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
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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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The Dick Brass manifesto and high stakes for the Seattle economy | Jon Talton
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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
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