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Local NewsUPDATE - 8:00 PM
Some costs going up Friday as private retailers take over liquor sales
Starting Friday, private retailers will begin to sell liquor instead of the state. Sat, 5/26
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Random killing of motorist stirs prayers, reflection
Those at Saturday's prayer vigil in Seattle's Central Area said the death of Justin Ferrari hit close to home and has forced them to think about what they could do about gun violence in their neighborhood. Sat, 5/26
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Crew races to recover sunken fishing boat in Penn Cove
Crews are racing to recover a sunken, 140-foot fishing boat from the Penn Cove seabed. Sat, 5/26
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McDermott to face new voters in redrawn 7th District
Seattle's unabashed liberal congressman Jim McDermott is introducing himself to thousands of new voters as he seeks a 13th term in office. He's hoping voters know more about him than just the headlines he's garnered at times. Sat, 5/26
Danny Westneat
Shooting victim a dad just like me
The fatal Central Area shooting of one Madrona dad forces another Madrona dad to do some grim math. Sat, 5/26
Wash. fish farm kills stock after virus found
A deadly fish virus has been detected in Washington state waters for the first time, forcing a fish farm off Puget Sound's Bainbridge Island to kill its entire stock of Atlantic salmon. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 8:18 PM
Memorial Day: What's open, closed
For Memorial Day, here is a list of what's open and closed as well as special hours for some public services and businesses: Sat, 5/26
UW grad dies from Afghan bomb attack
Travis Morgado, a second lieutenant killed this week in Afghanistan, was a graduate of Meadowdale High School and the University of Washington. Sat, 5/26
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Foundation carries on Marine's mission
The life of a fallen soldier inspired his family and friends to form a nonprofit to help soldiers keep in touch with their families as they serve. Sat, 5/26
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Meet salmon farming's worst enemy
A B.C.-based biologist stunned U.S. scientists last year with trace findings of a virus usually linked to farmed fish in wild salmon. Sat, 5/26
Suspicious fire destroys WSU building
Pullman fire investigators are calling suspicious a fire that destroyed a building on the Washington State University campus in Pullman early Saturday. Sat, 5/26
Wash. father defends locking up autistic sons
A Washington state man accused of keeping two young autistic sons in a room with a cage-like door says he heard on a television show that it's OK to do so for their own safety. Sat, 5/26
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Shell drill ship nearly ready for Arctic oil exploration
The Kulluk, berthed in Seattle for about 10 months, has undergone some $100 million in modifications for work planned off Alaska's north coast. Sat, 5/26
Wash. hopes to buy historic ranch for conservation
Rattlesnake Mountain offers sweeping views of the historic McWhorter Ranch, a pristine property largely unchanged since it was settled in 1903, laced with dry grasses and sagebrush and home to elk and other wildlife. The ranch stretches down the mountain's south face across more than 20 square miles of Washington's shrinking shrub-steppe habitat. Sat, 5/26
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Washington state hopes to buy historic ranch for conservation
Eastern Washington's historic McWhorter Ranch is a pristine property largely unchanged since it was settled in 1903. Sat, 5/26
Madrona dad killed by a bullet as he drove through Central Area
Justin Ferrari, who lived in Madrona and worked at Zillow, was driving when a stranger opened fire at another person. Ferrari was hit and killed. Fri, 5/25
Ex-boyfriend sought in death of Renton girl, 17
Law-enforcement officers were searching for the ex-boyfriend of a 17-year-old Renton girl who was found stabbed to death in her house Friday, shortly after firefighters found smoke pouring from a second-story window. Fri, 5/25
Obscure law used by prosecutors is 'sneak-and-peek stuff'
You've heard of search warrants. You've heard of grand juries, and may even know they are rarely used in Washington state. But you may be unaware of "special inquiry judge proceedings," which prosecutors use to, say, search your bank records or compel testimony. Fri, 5/25
Upset neighbors say Kirkland condo project is too big
A proposed four-story waterfront building with as many as 143 apartments or condos above first-floor businesses is stirring up debate in Kirkland. Fri, 5/25
Seattle police twice face hostile crowds at scenes of violent crime
It's too early to say if it's an alarming trend or isolated incidents, but Seattle police say hostile crowds prevented officers from securing an area and slowing medical assistance to victims twice in the last two weeks. Fri, 5/25
Memorial Day highlights
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Nation & WorldDozens of children killed in new Syria attack
Gruesome video Saturday showed rows of dead Syrian children lying in a mosque in bloody shorts and T-shirts with gaping head wounds, haunting images of what activists called one of the deadliest regime attacks yet in Syria's 14-month-old uprising. Sat, 5/26
Shock over arrest in NYC boy's '79 disappearance
When police dug up a Manhattan basement last month in a fruitless search for the remains of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared in 1979, Lucy Suarez saw the news on TV and wished that the family of the missing child would finally get some peace. Sat, 5/26
Vatican in chaos after butler arrested for leaks
An already sordid scandal over leaked Vatican documents took a Hollywood-like turn Saturday with confirmation that the pope's own butler had been arrested after documents he had no business having were found in his Vatican City apartment. Sat, 5/26
Spain's lender Bankia says it won't need more aid
The president of Bankia tried Saturday to calm fears about the future of the bank, saying Spain's second largest mortgage lender will emerge as a solid financial entity after it receives (EURO)23.5 billion ($29.5 billion) in state aid in the country's biggest-ever bank bailout. Sat, 5/26
Astronauts enter world's 1st private supply ship
Space station astronauts floated into the Dragon on Saturday, a day after its heralded arrival as the world's first commercial supply ship. Sat, 5/26
Birthplace of Memorial Day? Depends where you're from
The custom of strewing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers has innumerable founders, going back perhaps beyond the horizon of recorded history, perhaps as far as war itself. But there is the ancient practice and there is Memorial Day, the specific holiday, arising from an order for the annual decoration of graves that was delivered in 1868 by Maj. Gen. John Logan, the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a group made up of Union veterans of the Civil War. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 6:19 PM
Cairo's poor hope new president will help them
Thousands of Cairo's poor live in the City of the Dead, a centuries-old necropolis replete with tombs and mausoleums, and they're hoping that a new leader would help them with a simple request — finding a new home. Sat, 5/26
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Egypt's runoff rivals aim to woo wary voters
For some voters, the bubbling enthusiasm that ushered in Egypt's landmark presidential election has given way to anger and apathy since candidates who generated excitement, with charisma or progressive appeals, were eliminated from the race. Sat, 5/26
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Even blighted poppy crop little help in Afghan drug war
Blight years lead to skyrocketing opium prices and greater planting efforts. The allure of poppy profits has kept fighting opium at the heart of efforts to improve security. Sat, 5/26
Iran: Enriched uranium traces a 'technical issue'
A top Iranian nuclear official said that traces of enriched uranium discovered at an underground bunker came from a "routine technical issue," the country's official IRNA news agency reported Saturday. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 6:28 PM
Midshipmen describe smooth transition from 'don't ask, don't tell'
Eight months after the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," Naval Academy midshipmen both gay and straight describe a quiet but significant transformation at the Naval Academy Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 7:49 PM
Obama, Romney try to play it safe in 2012 gamble
Neither has made bold new policy proposals or displayed a freewheeling personal style. So far, at least. Sat, 5/26
Online medical shopping lets users compare fees
The disparity in health-care procedure costs, combined with escalating medical spending and the increasing amount of data available online, has prompted several startups to get into the business of helping Sat, 5/26
Pakistan: US missile attack kills 4 in northwest
An American drone fired two missiles at a bakery in northwest Pakistan Saturday, killing four suspected militants, officials said, as the U.S. pushed ahead with its drone campaign despite Pakistani demands to stop. This was the third such strike in the country in less than a week. Sat, 5/26
U.S. steps up deportation efforts for criminal immigrants
In an aggressive effort to boost deportations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun to increase by nearly 25 percent the number of agents tasked with finding and deporting illegal immigrants with criminal records, pulling 150 officers from desks and backroom jobs to add extra fugitive search teams around the country. Sat, 5/26
Gunman kills 2, wounds 7 in Finland, then arrested
An 18-year-old gunman killed two people and wounded seven early Saturday in a random shooting in a southern Finnish town, police said. Sat, 5/26
Military chaplains: calming voice in ungodly situations
As the nation prepares to observe Memorial Day, almost 30 chaplains from the Military District of Washington gathered Tuesday in between funerals. Sat, 5/26
Egypt's top candidates try to broaden support
The two surviving candidates in Egypt's presidential election appealed Saturday for support from voters who rejected them as polarizing extremists in the first round even as they faced a new challenge from the third runner-up who contested the preliminary results. Sat, 5/26
Acupuncture for pets? Why not, say believers
Increasingly, pet owners are turning to the ancient Chinese medical practice of acupuncture for treatment of their cat's asthma, their rabbit's head-and-neck strain or their dog's hip dysplasia. The practice has become more popular as acupuncture for humans has become more mainstream. Sat, 5/26
Astronauts enter world's 1st private supply ship
The space station astronauts have entered the Dragon. Sat, 5/26
College grads in caps, gowns put a new spin on recycled bottles
At their recent commencement, more than 5,000 graduates at George Washington University joined hundreds of thousands of other students across the country in forgoing traditional polyester gowns for versions made entirely from bits of melted plastic. Sat, 5/26
Cuban, U.S. scientists breaking through some political barriers
Cuban and American scientists have joined forces to protect wildlife and to study Caribbean weather patterns that fuel hurricanes, and in the process, they're chipping away at a half-century of government feuding, helping to bring the nations together for talks on vital matters such as what to do in case of an oil spill. Sat, 5/26
Delicate cut-paper portraits echo life at noisy subway station
At the foot of a Union Square subway-platform staircase, an artist focused on his delicate work, maneuvering a fold of black origami paper along half-open scissor blades. "Scissor doesn't move, only paper moves," he said to the rider posing for him. "Nice young man," he bantered. Sat, 5/26
Exile media soaring over China's leadership scandal
China is in the midst of a once-in-a-decade leadership transition, which has precipitated a political schism and a cascade of salacious scandals. But hardly a word of it appears in the mainland news media, forcing political junkies to look offshore, to sensational — but sometimes right-on — exile news sources for their fix. Sat, 5/26
Federal scientists try to guide pine forests through climate change
Researchers from the Forest Service — in concert with National Park Service officials and other scientists — are working to steel high-elevation pine forests in the West against the onslaught of climate change. Sat, 5/26
Images vary of man charged in old murder of NY boy
The anniversary of the day 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished on his way to school dawned with his suspected killer in police custody, but it ended with a muddled portrait of the man who confessed to strangling the little boy and dumping his body in the trash. Sat, 5/26
Iran: Enriched uranium traces a 'technical issue'
A top Iranian nuclear negotiator said traces of enriched uranium discovered at an underground bunker came from a "routine technical issue," the country's official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. Sat, 5/26
Newly discovered microbes give new meaning to 'slow'
Deep-sea microbes harvested from the barren depths of the Pacific Ocean are living so slowly, they almost appear to be dead. Some of them haven't received any new food since dinosaurs still walked the Earth. Sat, 5/26
Orrin Hatch: the original conservative upstart, now faces another
A conservative firebrand identifying himself as a nonpolitician denounces the economic and moral decay of a liberal agenda run amok in Washington, and urges voters to boot out a crusty incumbent who has fallen in love with his own reflection. Sounds like Tea Party 101, right? It was Orrin Hatch, and it was 1976. Now his GOP primary challenger, who was in diapers that year, is using that 1976 playbook to campaign against him. Sat, 5/26
Wounded Bahrain protesters get medical care in secret
People injured in Bahrain's nightly protests are afraid to go to the public hospital, with its heavy security presence and its arrests of doctors, nurses and demonstrators. Instead, they head to a secret and growing network of caregivers — doctors, first-aid medics or people with no medical experience at all. Sat, 5/26
Juror alternates' actions have court on red alert
The demeanor of the alternate jurors in the John Edwards trial and their behavior has become the talk of the courthouse. Fri, 5/25
Calif. pension fund must offer coverage to same-sex couples
A federal judge struck down portions of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that have prevented the California Public Employees' Retirement System from extending long-term-care insurance to gay spouses. Fri, 5/25
Dragon smoothly docks at space station
The docking Friday by SpaceX's Dragon capsule marked a pivot point in U.S. space ambitions toward creative private enterprise. Fri, 5/25
Man who confessed in Patz case has mental issues, lawyer says
Pedro Hernandez, 51, did not enter a plea to the second-degree murder charge filed Friday. Fri, 5/25
Vatican 'whodunit' intensifies with arrest of pope's butler
An on-again, off-again scandal Italian media called VatiLeaks burst into the open Friday with the arrest by Vatican gendarmes of the pope's butler. Fri, 5/25
WTO: 'Dolphin-safe' label discriminates against Mexico
A recent WTO ruling on the U.S. "dolphin-safe" tuna label sparks fears the U.S. may have to sacrifice an environmental law. Fri, 5/25
Egypt presidential results point to deeply divisive runoff race
Egypt's two most polarizing presidential candidates appeared headed for a runoff election next month. Fri, 5/25
Business & TechnologyUPDATE - 8:00 PM
Coinstar gives vending machines a tech twist
The Bellevue company that gave us Redbox movie rentals has re-tooled the venerable vending machine to dispense everything from cafe-style coffee to tablet computers. Sat, 5/26
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Jon Talton
Look ahead to summer — and its hottest economic spots
We're on the other side of the Great Recession, but troubled areas remain. Sat, 5/26
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Sunday Buzz
Dan Rather overstates impact of questions he raised about Boeing 787
Veteran newsman Dan Rather's new book suggests his 2007 report on Boeing's 787 caused the plane's lengthy delays. Also, jobs in Washington state may not return to pre-recession numbers until late 2014, at least. Sat, 5/26
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Consumer agency targets prepaid cards
Fees associated with prepaid cards include charges to buy the card, reload money, withdraw money from an ATM and call customer service. Sat, 5/26
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Investing
Scott Burns: An FYI on RMDs for retirees
When IRAs were created, the intention was to encourage people to save for their retirement. It was not to create a large pool of tax-deferred assets that could be passed on to the next generation. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 8:00 PM
The Motley Fool: Every Sunday, useful tips on investing
Buying DRIPs, investor styles, taking stock of Underamour Sat, 5/26
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Your Funds
Chuck Jaffe: Investors shouldn't try to invest in every category of funds
Think of it like the famous 31 flavors of Baskin Robbins ice cream: You didn't need a scoop of every single flavor to make a good sundae. A few flavors is sufficient. Sat, 5/26
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Get the goods on commodity markets
Sat, 5/26
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Your Funds
Investors shouldn't try to invest in every category of funds
Think of it like the famous 31 flavors of Baskin Robbins ice cream: You didn't need a scoop of every single flavor to make a good sundae. A few flavors is sufficient. Sat, 5/26
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Money tip: Drivers cut travel costs with free gas
Not only are gas prices expected to fall across much of the nation, but many hotels are offering to fill up the tank. Sat, 5/26
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Fund assets rise, yields are flat
The seven-day average yield on money-market mutual funds was 0.03 percent in the week that ended Tuesday, unchanged from the previous week. Sat, 5/26
A second chance for idle electronics
One way to recycle your electronic devices when you want to move on to the newest model is to sell them. Here are some tips on how to do that. Fri, 5/25
Judge tells airline: Work it out with unions
As American Airlines made its final stand Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the judge finished the lengthy hearing on a surprising note... Fri, 5/25
Q&A
Staying wired avoids a lot of headaches
A reader describes quirks in his experience with wireless technology. Eventually, he solved the problems, but dealing with wireless can be baffling. Fri, 5/25
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Northwest Living
Thomas Isarankura gives old Seattle condo a cool, new life
Dawn Trudeau, one of the owners of the Seattle Storm women's basketball team, found the perfect spot for her downtown life. The place just needed a thoroughly modern update. Sat, 5/26
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Jerry Brewer
Washington freshman golfer Cheng-Tsung Pan is "a man among boys"
The Taiwan native is currently ranked 14th in the World Golf Amateur Rankings. He and junior Chris Williams are a potent combination that makes the eighth-ranked Huskies legitimate contenders at the NCAA men's golf championship. Sat, 5/26
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Larry Stone
Gaylord Perry no longer throwing spitters — allegedly
Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry, who won his 300th game pitching for the Mariners, was in Seattle to throw out the first pitch Friday at Safeco Field. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 6:59 PM
Washington women advance two boats to Grand Finals | NCAA Crew
Washington placed two boats in the Grand Finals of the NCAA Championships on Saturday, a significant achievement for the program as it seeks... Sat, 5/26
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Everett falls in championship game | 3A Softball
Everett High School fell short of winning its first state softball championship Saturday, falling 6-1 to unbeaten Kamiakin of Kennewick in the title game. Sat, 5/26
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Glacier Peak runner breaks 29-year-old meet record | 3A Track and Field
Amy-Eloise Neale broke a record in the girls 800 that had stood since 1983, but couldn't defend her state championship in the 1,600. Sat, 5/26
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Overlake beats Chelan in shootout for championship | 1A Boys Soccer
The Owls from Redmond capped an undefeated season by topping Chelan in a shootout for a 1-0 victory in the state-title match. Sat, 5/26
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Angels slam Mariners for third consecutive game
Alberto Callaspo's pinch-hit grand slam in sixth quickly dispatches Felix Hernandez, M's. Sat, 5/26
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Bainbridge edges Mercer Island 3-2 for first title | 3A Boys Soccer
Last year's ride to the Class 3A state-title match served the Bainbridge High School boys soccer team well. Now, the Spartans have the trophy... Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 8:26 PM
Bobby Valentine calls Tampa Bay coaches 'unprofessional'
Despite pregame accusations by Boston manager Bobby Valentine that the Rays' coaches were "unprofessional" for their actions and that they... Sat, 5/26
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Boston beats Philadelphia in Game 7, will face Miami in East final series | NBA
Guard Rajon Rondo had a triple-double and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat. Sat, 5/26
Hike of the week: Ingalls Creek near Blewett Pass
Eleven-mile roundtrip hike has roaring water, views of Stuart Mountains. Sat, 5/26
Indy 500 wide open as Penske tries to go 5-0
Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He needs no reminders that IndyCar could use an American superstar, and with his famous last name, he is quite aware of the hope that maybe he can be the one to elevate this attention-starved series. Sat, 5/26
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Jason Dufner leads Zach Johnson by a stroke in PGA Tour event | Golf
Jason Dufner leads Zach Johnson by one stroke after three rounds of the Crowne Plaza Invitational, a PGA Tour event at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas. Third-place Tom Gillis is eight shots behind Dufner. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 7:41 PM
Lynx's success makes for happy days in Minnesota
Playing in a city a local radio jockey once called "Loserville USA," the Lynx — the reigning WNBA champions — are in the midst of a revival. Sat, 5/26
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Marco Andretti seeks Indianapolis 500 glory Sunday | Auto racing
Driver Marco Andretti says Sunday's Indianapolis 500 is "going to be our race to lose." Sat, 5/26
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Archbishop Murphy bounces back for third | 2A Boys Soccer
The Wildcats beat Tumwater 2-0 for third place, a day after their disappointing 4-3 shootout loss to Cheney in the semifinals. Sat, 5/26
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Federal Way's Mitch Stewart completes unbeaten season | Tennis
The sophomore completed a 25-0 season with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Skyview's Kent Andreasen in the Class 4A boys singles final. Sat, 5/26
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Freshman, sophomore make marks with girls titles | 4A Track and Field
Federal Way freshman Mariyah Vongsaveng and Mount Rainier sophomore Jordan McPhee finished their high school seasons with state championships. Sat, 5/26
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Carter Johnson knew he needed to make a difference. Johnson, a sophomore midfielder, scored twice in the first 22 minutes as Skyview of... Sat, 5/26
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Drew Snider from O'Dea High School leads Maryland to berth in NCAA final | College lacrosse
Drew Snider, a graduate of O'Dea High School in Seattle, scored four goals to lead unseeded Maryland to a 16-10 victory over Duke in the NCAA men's lacrosse semifinals. Maryland will face Loyola of Maryland for the title Monday. Sat, 5/26
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Emerald Downs results for Saturday, May 26; handicaps for Sunday, May 27 | Horse racing
Racing results and entries at the Auburn track. Sat, 5/26
Larry Stone's MLB power rankings
Last week's rankings in parentheses Team 1 Dodgers (1) If only they had someone in organization to help win over disenchanted Lakers fans... Sat, 5/26
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Larry Stone's thumbs up, thumbs down
Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins: Stanton's homer off Jamie Moyer had the highest velocity ever recorded by ESPN's Home Run Tracker, which began... Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 6:29 PM
League loses spot as closer | Mariners notebook
Brandon League has lost his job as closer after blowing three of his last five save opportunities. Manager Eric Wedge did not name a replacement. Sat, 5/26
UPDATE - 8:00 PM
Pirates' offense makes 2010 Mariners look good
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on pace to score fewer runs than any team in the designated-hitter era, even the dreadful 2010 Mariners. Sat, 5/26
Talk to My Lawyer, Exclusive Diva in field for Seattle Handicap | Emerald Downs
Talk to My Lawyer and Exclusive Diva headline Sunday's $50,000 Seattle Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at a distance of 6 ½ furlongs... Sat, 5/26
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What sports readers are saying
Letters to The Seattle Times sports editor Sat, 5/26
Sideline Chatter
What's good on the gridiron is good on the greens
Looks like Louie Kelcher can still fill a hole. The former Chargers Pro Bowl defensive tackle got inducted into the Southern Methodist University... Sat, 5/26
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Summer ocean salmon fishing could be memorable
Early signs indicate schools of chinook are now cruising off the coast in fairly good numbers. Sat, 5/26
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Landon Donovan has hat trick as U.S. men rout Scotland | Soccer
Landon Donovan returned to the U.S. national team after an eight-month absence and scored his first international hat trick in five years, leading the Americans over Scotland 5-1 in an exhibition match before a crowd of 44,438 in Jacksonville, Fla. Sat, 5/26
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NW Briefs
Seattle Pacific's Brittany Aanstad wins NCAA javelin title
When Brittany Aanstad's next-to-last javelin throw hit the ground, the Seattle Pacific senior's first thought was that she would at least... Sat, 5/26
NW Briefs
Washington sending three more to NCAA track championships
On the second of the three-day NCAA West Preliminaries, Washington picked up three more qualifiers for the NCAA track and field championships... Fri, 5/25
Overtime victory puts New Jersey Devils in Stanley Cup Final | NHL
Adam Henrique's goal 1:03 into overtime gave the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers, seeded No. 1 in the Eastern Conference. The Devils won the best-of-seven East finals in six games and will play the Los Angeles Kings in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final. Fri, 5/25
Boston's Avery Bradley is through for playoffs | NBA
Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley is done for the season. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Bradley, a former standout at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, was scheduled for surgery on his left shoulder Friday and won't return for the rest of the playoffs. Fri, 5/25
Auburn Riverside's Rachel O'Neil takes 100-meter hurdles title | 4A Track and Field
Newcomer to the event hits the jackpot with state title Fri, 5/25
Central Kitsap knocks out Bellarmine Prep, 1-0 | 4A Boys Soccer
Second-ranked Central Kitsap stayed unbeaten with a semifinal victory and will meet Skyview for the state championship on Saturday. Fri, 5/25
Eastside Catholic in title game; Blanchet falls | 3A Baseball
Kyle Larsen saw something special in Addison Hull. The Eastside Catholic coach knew the freshman could contribute as the Crusaders' starting... Fri, 5/25
Juanita, Everett both reach semifinals | 3A Softball
Pitchers Allison Rhodes and Lexie Levin lead their teams Fri, 5/25
Woodinville reaches semifinals | 4A Softball
Woodinville was without a key player in its lineup but didn't miss a beat, rolling to a pair of victories at the Class 4A state softball tournament Friday at Merkel Park. Fri, 5/25
Dustin Ackley sits while his head bobbles in the stands
Mariners manager Eric Wedge doesn't realize promotion was going on Friday Fri, 5/25
Kentwood, Puyallup in title game | 4A Baseball
Kentwood went on to beat Beamer 8-5 in the Class 4A semifinals Friday night at Gesa Stadium. Fri, 5/25
Archbishop Murphy thrower, Juanita jumper come up big | 3A, 2A Track and Field
Mark Schireman was a surprising 2A boys javelin winner and Alanna Coker equaled a 27-year-old 3A girls meet record in the long jump. Fri, 5/25
Archbishop Murphy to play Lynden for title | 2A Baseball
Levi MaVorhis tossed a five-hitter as Archbishop Murphy held off East Valley of Yakima 5-4, and Lynden stopped Sumner 5-1 in the semifinals. Fri, 5/25
Brandon League looks out of his own for Mariners
Closer gets booed after giving up three runs to Los Angeles in the ninth Fri, 5/25
Cheney stuns Archbishop Murphy in shootout, 4-3 | 2A Boys Soccer
Call it the stunner in Sumner. Archbishop Murphy, which had allowed just two goals in 20 matches this season, had its nearly unblemished... Fri, 5/25
Federal Way's Mitch Stewart back in semifinals | Tennis
The undefeated sophomore, who was state runner-up last year, powered into the Class 4A boys singles semifinals with a pair of straight-set victories. Fri, 5/25
Charity started by Jerry Sandusky seeks to transfer programs | College football
The charity for troubled youths started by Jerry Sandusky more than three decades ago — and through which the retired Penn State assistant football coach met the boys he is charged with sexually abusing — is seeking court approval to shut down and transfer its programs to a Texas-based youth ministry that serves abused and neglected children. Fri, 5/25
Forensic scientist: Roger Clemens' DNA on evidence | Baseball notebook
A needle stored with a beer can appeared to contain an extremely tiny amount of Roger Clemens' DNA, which turned out to be good news and... Fri, 5/25
Rainiers triumph
Casper Wells, Vinnie Catricala and Mike Wilson drove in three runs apiece as the Tacoma Rainiers (21-27) slugged out a 13-6 victory over... Fri, 5/25
Sounders will need all of that defensive depth
The Sounders head into Saturday's 7:30 p.m. game at Chivas USA with several concerns on defense — especially injuries. Fri, 5/25
Emerald Downs results for Friday, May 25; handicaps for Saturday, May 26 | Horse racing
Racing results and entries at the Auburn track. Fri, 5/25
Sports on the air
Saturday Pro baseball TV Radio 4:15 p.m. L. A. Angels at Seattle 13 710 7:05 p.m. PCL, Tucson at Tacoma 850 MLS soccer 11:30 a.m. Los Angeles at Houston... Fri, 5/25
Friday's detailed prep tennis results
At Columbia Basin Racquet Club and Richland H. S. Quarterfinals — Kent Andreasen, Skyview, beat Alex Marcinkowski, Gonzaga Prep, 6-4... Fri, 5/25
Friday's detailed prep track and field results
1, Damon Unland, Ferris, 174-3; 2, Joshua Syrotchen, Lewis and Clarke, 170-2; 3, Albert Havili, Federal Way, 164-6. High jump — 1... Fri, 5/25
EntertainmentMay 27 at SIFF: 'The Revolutionary'
"The Revolutionary" tells the tale of Sidney Rittenberg, an American who worked for Mao Zedong's communist revolution and regime — and then lost favor. It's at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 27 and 31, 2012. Sat, 5/26
Book review
Eleanor Kuhns' 'A Simple Murder': A Shaker mystery
Eleanor Kuhns' debut novel "A Simple Murder" is a superb mystery set in a late 18th century Shaker community. Sat, 5/26
Fiddle, folk-rock and hip-hop at Folklife Sunday
The Northwest Folklife Festival moves into its third day Sunday, May 27, 2012. Highlights include the Seattle neo-folk-rock band Led to Sea; Balkan dance group Radost; and hokum guitarist and vocalist Baby Gramps. Sat, 5/26
Community Corner: Folklife Fest, a community garage sale
Community events for the weekend of May 26-28, 2012, include the Northwest Folklife Festival and opening weekend of Seattle Center Playway, plus guided tours of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and the Lakewood-Seward Park Community Garage Sale. Sat, 5/26
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Taste
A sure sign of summer: rose petal jelly
Northwest chef and Taste columnist Greg Atkinson says its time to get this old favorite back on the table. And he's got an easy recipe to get you started. Sat, 5/26
LivingNEW - 7:00 PM
Wine Adviser
A welcome Rainstorm in the NW wine market
Rainstorm not only celebrates the uniqueness of Oregon but also smartly pinpoints the state's success to its most distinctive wines, pinot gris and pinot noir. Sat, 5/26
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Plant Life
Garden designer works magic with a pot and a few folige plants
Lauren Hall-Behrens of LilyVilla Gardens carved an urban paradise out of an old orchard behind her home in Portland. Her stunning containers, composed of only two or three plants each, add year-round height, texture and structure. Sat, 5/26
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Now & Then
Seattle's Wilkes Theatre, ca. 1921
It is one of about 40 historic movie-theater locations that Jean Sherrard has repeated for what will be the Museum of History & Industry's first temporary exhibit when it opens later this year in its new home. Sat, 5/26
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Dear Carolyn
Carolyn Hax: Could his girlfriend's question signal a deeper moral divide?
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers letters from a guy who's questioning his girlfriend's moral question, and about a deadbeat group-gift-giver. Sat, 5/26
Delicate, buttery flounder
City Kitchen: Though pan-fried flounder needs only butter and lemon, why not add a handful of finely minced mild green spring garlic to the sauce? Recipe: Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder with Green Garlic Sat, 5/26
Spring brings too many kittens
It's kitten season. Here are some tips on how to care for and train a new kitten. Fri, 5/25
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Exploring culture, history, art along Tacoma's museum row
Tacoma, the longtime home of the paper-mill-made "aroma," has blossomed into Seattle's cultural cousin to the south. Sat, 5/26
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Tacoma's LeMay car museum honors the American automobile
The LeMay-America's Car Museum in Tacoma is a shiny new shrine to the American automobile. Sat, 5/26
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Travel Wise
Flying to Paris? No style for now on Delta flight
Two months after Delta took over Air France's Seattle/Paris daily nonstop, the verdict is in: We got the travel equivalent of a stale baguette. Sat, 5/26
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A caffeinated pilgrimage through Italy
An espresso-obsessed pilgrim visits Italy's sacred coffee spots, attempting to parse the cultural code of the cappuccino in its birthplace. Sat, 5/26
Father, son explore Madrid's magic
Spain's capital largely shuts down in the late-summer heat, leaving fine hotels well within affordable range. Sat, 5/26
Flawed decisions blamed in fatal 2011 Mount McKinley climb
Anchorage Daily News reporter summarizes National Park Service findings on ill-fated May 2011 climb of continent's highest peak. One man froze to death; three narrowly escaped mountain. Sat, 5/26
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Beware of cruise lines' extra fees
Cruise passengers face a wave of extra fees, from drinks to specialty restaurants and shore excursions. Here's how to trim or avoid the added costs. Sat, 5/26
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Economy keeps the brakes on summer travel
AAA study offers a forecast for summer travel. Sat, 5/26
Follow the rules of the road and stay safe when you're on a bike
A near-miss with a cell-phoning cyclist on a bike path makes this writer into a believer in rules of the road — for bikers. Sat, 5/26
Passport Day coming in June
Seattle's passport office will open on Saturday, June 9, for in-person passport applications. Sat, 5/26
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Coming up: Events around the region
A roundup of coming events all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Sat, 5/26
Opinion