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Seattle delivers proposed police fixes to Justice Department
The city on Wednesday submitted its counterproposal to the list of reforms proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice, which had found Seattle police routinely use excessive force. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 3:37 PM
Army opens wide review of PTSD-diagnosis system
The Army announced a major review Wednesday of how it has handled the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and other behavior health problems during the last decade for soldiers under consideration for medical retirement. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 2:57 PM
Argument heard before teens shot, 1 fatally, in Shoreline
Detectives are trying to determine a motive for the shooting early Wednesday in Shoreline that left a teenage girl dead and an 18-year-old man critically wounded. Both victims are students in the Shoreline School District. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 3:35 PM
Whidbey shellfish grower had feared trouble from derelict ship
The decrepit Deep Sea has spewed a 1-1/2-mile-long diesel sheen after catching fire and sinking to the bottom of Whidbey Island's Penn Cove on Sunday, about one-quarter mile from a mussel farm. Wed, 5/16


 
Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges
A jury has convicted Steve Powell of voyeurism charges that stemmed from an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell, a mother of two from Utah who has never been found. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 1:35 PM
Allegiant offers low-fare Bellingham-Hawaii flights, but extra fees will cost you
Allegiant Air will begin flying in mid November to Maui and Honolulu from Bellingham, putting it in competition with Alaska Airlines. Wed, 5/16
 
NEW - 3:44 PM
Arena deal to get council scrutiny; Sodo businesses remain worried
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and King County County Executive Dow Constantine are sending to their respective councils a Memorandum of Understanding about a new NBA arena. Wed, 5/16
 
BP restarting Cherry Point refinery
BP is in the process of restarting its Cherry Point refinery near Blaine. Wed, 5/16
 
Malnourished Moses Lake boy, 2, on life support
A 2-year-old boy who authorities say was so malnourished he weighed less than half as much as a normal child his age is on life support Wednesday after his heart stopped and he was airlifted to a Spokane hospital. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:51 PM
Malnourished Washington boy, 2, on life support
A 2-year-old Washington boy who authorities say was so malnourished he weighed less than half as much as a normal child his age remained on life support Wednesday after his heart stopped and he was airlifted to a Spokane hospital. Wed, 5/16
 
Man caught taking upskirt photos at Lynnwood store
A convicted sex offender was arrested at a Lynnwood store where he was caught trying to take pictures up a woman's skirt with a camera hidden in his shoe. Wed, 5/16
 
No injuries reported after 4.6-quake in Alaska
Seismologists say an earthquake that struck in southern Alaska near Anchorage was widely felt in the city and other communities. Wed, 5/16
 
Walla Walla octopus case may go to Supreme Court
The state Supreme Court may decide whether a mural of a purple octopus on a Walla Walla toy store is a violation of the city's sign code or the owner's free speech right. Wed, 5/16
 
Malnourished Moses Lake boy in critical condition
A search warrant obtained by a Grant County sheriff's detective provides a little more information about a 2-year-old Moses Lake boy who was so malnourished he weighed less than 10 pounds. Wed, 5/16
 
Medical marijuana supporter wins Oregon AG primary
A retired state judge supported by marijuana advocates has defeated a former federal prosecutor in a Democratic primary race for attorney general that focused on Oregon's medical marijuana law. Wed, 5/16
 
Tumwater beer maker's bronze grave marker stolen
Thieves have stolen two bronze urns that marked the graves of Olympia Brewing Company founder Leopold Schmidt and his son in Tumwater. Wed, 5/16
 
Longview woman gets 90 days for embezzling $120K
A Cowlitz County Superior Court judge wished he could sentence a Longview embezzler to more than 90 days in jail on Tuesday, but he had to follow sentencing guidelines. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:44 PM
Wash., Ore. struggle over blueberry research job
There's a tug of war between Washington state and Oregon over where to base a new researcher working on diseases that cause blueberries to rot. Wed, 5/16
 
Whatcom deputy's fatal shooting justified
The Whatcom County sheriff's office says a deputy was justified in fatally shooting a man who struck another deputy in the head with a hammer in February 2011 at a home near Lynden. Wed, 5/16
 
City, county to announce arena financing details this morning
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, County Executive Dow Constantine and hedge-fund manager Chris Hansen are expected to announce Wednesday morning that they are sending legislation to the city and county councils to finance a new $490 million sports arena in Sodo. Wed, 5/16
 
NEW - 02:29 PM
Wash. advising 25 cities about dwindling water
A study of dwindling water supplies in 25 Eastern Washington communities shows that some of their municipal wells could go dry as soon as a decade. Wed, 5/16
 
Jury resuming deliberations in Powell voyeur case
A jury handling the voyeurism case against a missing Utah woman's father-in-law will restart deliberations Wednesday, a day after struggling to reach a verdict and asking a question about the key evidence gathered in the case. Wed, 5/16
 
Danny Westneat
The last word from Walter Backstrom
On April 22, Walter Backstrom died homeless, in one of the shelters he had found so hard to sleep in years earlier when he conducted a five-day experiment. Tue, 5/15
 
Drano Lake fishermen: the fight is on for spring chinook
At Drano Lake, salmon fever is taking hold as the Columbia River's chinook run reaches its spring peak. Each year, the lake briefly transforms into one of the state's hottest — and often most congested — spots for freshwater salmon fishing. Tue, 5/15
 
Plea deal 'a slap in the face,' say parents of girl wounded at school
It was "a slap in the face" to see the mother of a 9-year-old Bremerton boy who brought to school a gun that discharged and wounded a classmate plead guilty Tuesday to two weapons violations in exchange for dismissal of an assault charge, said the parents of the wounded girl. Tue, 5/15
 
Seattle School Board to consider bus plan, advertising, superintendent contract
The Seattle School Board on Wednesday will consider proposed changes to the district's transportation plan, weigh a proposal to allow commercial advertising on school athletic fields and take a final vote on incoming Superintendent José Banda's contract. Tue, 5/15
 
Surf's up! If you follow tugboats off Seattle
OK, they're not boards, and it's no ocean. But these dudes are catching waves just off the Seattle shore — riding the wake of tugboats. Tue, 5/15
 
Audit calls for tighter DSHS internal controls after $300,000 theft
The state auditor's office has completed an investigation into the Department of Social and Health Services after an employee of the agency embezzled $304,755 from a long-term-care facility for the disabled. Tue, 5/15
 
Obituary: Brenda Moss made most of early lung transplant
Brenda Moss, one of the first patients to receive a lung transplant in the Seattle area, 20 years ago, died at 71 on May 2 after her one working lung succumbed to viral pneumonia. Tue, 5/15
 
Sea-Tac offers faster screening for active service members
Called "TSA PreCheck," the screening allows travelers to pass through security without taking off shoes, jackets or belts, and without taking out items approved for carry-on luggage. Tue, 5/15
 
Sound Transit's 'Brenda' breaks through under the Paramount
Tunneling machine "Brenda" recently dug beneath Interstate 5, completing a southbound light-rail tube from the future Capitol Hill Station... Tue, 5/15
 
Video by Seattle Children's cancer patients an Internet hit
A video featuring cancer-stricken children, their nurses, doctors and parents at Seattle Children's hospital lip-syncing and dancing to the popular Kelly Clarkson song "Stronger" has become an online sensation. Tue, 5/15
 
WSU tests mesh fence to protect bees from highway traffic
Doug Walsh, Washington State University professor of entomology, said he believes the mesh-barrier system will be another failure as he continues to look for ways to protect the bees. Tue, 5/15
 
Top execs meet at Microsoft CEO Summit
Some of the highest-profile company leaders gather in the annual event, which is closed to the media. Tue, 5/15
 
Seattle police call DOJ's reform proposals wildly unrealistic
In an analysis, Seattle police call the Justice Department's proposed reforms wildly unrealistic and expensive. Tue, 5/15
 
Chris Williams leads Washington golfers into NCAA regional
Washington junior golfer Chris Williams remains unassuming despite record-setting success. Tue, 5/15
 

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Nation & World

UPDATE - 02:32 PM
Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter. Wed, 5/16


 
UPDATE - 02:42 PM
Anger, drama at Ratko Mladic's genocide trial
He's no longer the swaggering general who held Sarajevo "in the palm of his hand" during Bosnia's 1992-95 war. Yet as his long-awaited genocide trial began Wednesday, Ratko Mladic still managed to reopen old wounds with the flick of his hand. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:43 PM
GI awarded Medal of Honor; paperwork lost for 3 decades
President Barack Obama has awarded an Army soldier the Medal of Honor 42 years after the rifleman was killed during a Vietnam-era clash in Cambodia. Wed, 5/16
 
Prevention is goal of Alzheimer's drug trial
The $100 million study will run for five years, but results on sophisticated tests may indicate in as little as two years whether a new drug, Crenezumab, is helping to delay memory decline or brain changes. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:13 PM
2 Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries
A U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship and a refueling tanker collided in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, but there were no injuries and no fuel spills, the 3rd Fleet said. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:56 PM
NY autopsy Thursday for RFK Jr.'s estranged wife
A suburban New York official says an autopsy will be conducted Thursday on the body of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:29 PM
Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm
Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:30 PM
APNewsBreak: Suspect groom made odd phone call
The sister of a bride found stabbed to death in suburban Chicago said her new brother-in-law called a relative on the day the body was found and said he left his new wife bleeding after a "bad fight." Wed, 5/16
 
Report says female farmworkers suffer sex abuse
Female farmworkers across the United States are commonly sexually harassed and assaulted, in part because their immigration status makes them fearful of calling police, according to a report being released Wednesday by Human Rights Watch. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:37 PM
Syrian leader says terrorists are behind unrest
In his first interview since December, Syrian President Bashar Assad insisted Tuesday his regime is fighting back against foreign mercenaries who want to overthrow him, not innocent Syrians aspiring for democracy in a yearlong uprising. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:21 PM
Edwards doesn't testify at campaign finance trial
John Edwards' team wrapped up their defense Wednesday without calling the ex-presidential candidate, his mistress or daughter to testify, a move experts say was intended to shift focus from a political sex scandal to the nitty-gritty of campaign finance law. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:00 PM
Mueller confirms preliminary probe of JPMorgan
FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday the bureau has launched a preliminary investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co. following a $2 billion trading loss at the bank. Wed, 5/16
 
Website set up by killer's mom upsets co-workers
State officials have launched an investigation into an anti-racism website set up by the mother of a man who killed eight employees at a Manchester beer distribution warehouse. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:58 PM
Business raids cost Kansas City millions in taxes
The states of Missouri and Kansas are divided here only by the yellow stripe of State Line Road. It's a single community, but the division is sharp when it comes to the cutthroat business of economic development. Wed, 5/16
 
Crews try to stop AZ blaze from crossing fire line
Officials working to keep a wildfire near a historic Arizona mining town from spreading are telling any residents still in their homes to leave now. Wed, 5/16
 
FTC: Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads
The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush. Wed, 5/16
 
Group: Congo general recruiting children again
A Congolese general already sought on an international arrest warrant for his alleged use of child soldiers during an earlier conflict has forcibly recruited another 149 boys and teenagers since April, according to a Human Rights Watch investigation published Wednesday. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:40 PM
House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill
The House has passed Republican legislation to renew an anti-domestic violence law. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:41 PM
Key Republican: JPMorgan $2B loss raises questions
A key House Republican says the $2 billion trading loss at JPMorgan Chase raises critical questions about how banks control their risks. But Republican lawmakers rejected calls from Democrats for stricter regulation. Wed, 5/16
 
Terrorists could infiltrate airports as employees, lawmakers told
Commercial air travel is at risk from terrorists who quietly get jobs at airports so that they can attack from within sensitive areas, a senior Homeland Security Department official told lawmakers Wednesday. Wed, 5/16
 
Charles Taylor pleads for leniency, 'reconciliation'
Convicted war criminal and former Liberian President Charles Taylor said during his sentencing hearing Wednesday that he sympathizes with victims of the civil war in Sierra Leone he helped foment, and asked judges to render their sentence against him in a spirit of "reconciliation, not retribution." Wed, 5/16
 
Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid
After months of silence, George W. Bush finally weighed on the presidential race - with four short words. Wed, 5/16
 
Total says leak on North Sea platform stopped
French energy company Total says a gas leak on a North Sea platform has been stopped after a 12-hour operation to pump heavy mud into a well. Wed, 5/16
 
UK police: Fire that killed 6 siblings was arson
A father of 17 who lost six children in an arson attack on his central England home described Wednesday how he made a desperate attempt to rescue the siblings after the blaze broke out. Wed, 5/16
 
2nd Sumatran elephant found poisoned in Indonesia
An official says a second endangered Sumatran elephant has been poisoned in western Indonesia, apparently by villagers trying to protect their crops. Wed, 5/16
 
Progress for Chinese activist's bid to study in US
A blind Chinese activist who sparked a diplomatic crisis by fleeing into the U.S. Embassy last month filled out a Chinese passport application and posed for a photo Wednesday, moving forward in his bid to study in the United States. Wed, 5/16
 
UK minister: Cyberattack could prompt NATO action
Britain's armed forces minister says that a cyberattack aimed at a NATO member could mobilize the alliance to act against an aggressor. Wed, 5/16
 
Yemeni army kills 29 al-Qaida fighters
Government troops and warplanes pounded al-Qaida positions in southern Yemen on Wednesday, killing at least 29 militants as part of a ramped up campaign against the group, military officials said. Wed, 5/16
 
Amnesty Int'l: Mali suffering its 'worst crisis'
The West African state of Mali is suffering its worst crisis in half a century after a coup in the capital and a rebel takeover in the country's north, an international human rights group said in a report released Wednesday. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:24 PM
Dancer: $1,000 buttocks enhancement damaged lungs
A Philadelphia woman dubbed "the Black Madam" used silicone from Thailand and Krazy Glue to perform at-home cosmetic surgery that left an exotic dancer with a plump derriere - and potentially deadly complications, the dancer testified Wednesday. Wed, 5/16
 
Jim Abdnor, former US senator from SD, dies at 89
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor, the South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern from the Senate only to lose his seat after one term to another prominent Democrat, has died. He was 89. Wed, 5/16
 
Boehner threatens another debt-ceiling showdown in D.C.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and senior Democrats protested that the Ohio Republican's ultimatum could put the nation's credit rating — and the broader economy — at risk early next year, when the debt is expected to hit its $16.4 trillion limit. Tue, 5/15
 
Hollande takes office in France with Europe's path still uncertain
The new French president flew to Germany to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose support of tough austerity measures contrasts with Hollande's call for more government spending to jump-start European economies. Tue, 5/15
 
NATO to pay Pakistan to reopen supply route to Afghanistan
Pakistan closed the land route to supplies headed to coalition forces after American aircraft mistakenly attacked two Pakistani border outposts Nov. 26, killing 24 Pakistani soldiers. Tue, 5/15
 
FDA panel backs over-the-counter HIV test
An expert panel said the overwhelming benefit of identifying new infections and averting transmission far outweighs risks of missing some people who are infected. Tue, 5/15
 
Iran executes accused Israeli spy in slaying
Majid Jamali Fashi had been convicted of killing a nuclear scientist in 2010. He also had been found guilty of "receiving training from Mossad" — the Israeli spy agency — inside Israel. Tue, 5/15
 
Murdoch confidant, 5 others face charges of obstructing justice
Prosecutors said Rebecca Brooks would be charged with three counts of "conspiracy to pervert the course of justice," all stemming from alleged attempts to conceal or remove evidence relating to the police probe at the News of the World and the Sun tabloids. Tue, 5/15
 
Obama reports assets up to $8M
Financial disclosure forms released by the White House on Tuesday showed assets of between $2.6 million and $8.3 million. Tue, 5/15
 

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Business & Technology

NEW - 12:38 PM
Pioneer Square board OKs distinctive 25-story apartment tower
The city board charged with safeguarding the character of historic Pioneer Square on Wednesday unanimously approved the decidedly untraditional design of a proposed 25-story apartment tower just north of CenturyLink Field. Wed, 5/16


 
State's unemployment rate drops to 8.1 percent
The state's unemployment rate fell even though the state's economy lost 300 net jobs: the private sector added about 2,000 jobs but the public sector shed about 2,300. Wed, 5/16
 
Southwest Air postpones delivery of 30 Boeing 737s
Southwest has postponed 30 deliveries of 737s by four years to conserve capital, but Boeing says there won't be any holes in its manufacturing schedule despite fewer deliveries to two key customers for the single-aisle jet. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:24 PM
Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it would sell more stock in the company's initial public offering. But ahead of the IPO, a debate emerged between two of the nation's largest automakers: Does it pay to advertise on the social network? Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:31 PM
Greek turmoil spreads pessimism across markets
The unending turmoil in Greece spread fallout across the financial markets Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average fell for the ninth day out of 10, and gold, oil, and the euro all dropped to multi-month lows. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:58 PM
AP IMPACT: Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants
Without fanfare, the nation's nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away. Wed, 5/16
 
Bangladesh announces probe into Grameen Bank units
Bangladesh has ordered a four-member commission to investigate 54 businesses linked to the pioneering microlender Grameen Bank founded by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Wed, 5/16
 
NEW - 3:30 PM
Q&A
It's tricky to track, fix a balky laptop Internet link
Q: I have an Acer Aspire running Windows 7. Both it and my Linksys router are fairly new. The network is WPA-2 and password secured. Lately, I have had... Wed, 5/16
 
US economy provides some relief to markets
The shockwaves from Greece's failure to form a coalition government continued to reverberate around markets on Wednesday, though upbeat U.S. economic indicators gave the more positive-inclined investor something to latch on to. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:38 PM
US economy picks up after early spring slump
Maybe the U.S. economy's strength this winter wasn't just weather-related after all. Wed, 5/16
 
US factory output rose in April on stronger autos
U.S. factory output increased in April, helped by a gain in auto production. Busier factories have driven stronger hiring this year and helped the economy grow. Wed, 5/16
 
US housing starts rose to 717,000 in April
U.S. builders started work on more homes and apartments last month and requested more permits to build single-family homes. The increases suggest the battered housing market is healing. Wed, 5/16
 
Inflation in Seattle area climbs, while national price index shrinks
Locally gas and clothing prices were up, but food prices declined between February and April. Tue, 5/15
 
Airbus parent profits hit by A380 wing problem
Airbus parent company EADS said Wednesday its first quarter earnings were hammered by a hefty (EURO)158-million ($203-million) charge to fix problematic wing parts on its flagship A380 superjumbo. Tue, 5/15
 
Maple Valley shopping center sells for $41M
A California real-estate investment company has bought a Safeway-anchored shopping center in Maple Valley for $41 million, according to county records. Tue, 5/15
 
Companies seek personal service, the 'Disney Way'
An increasing array of industries and organizations are paying Walt Disney Co. to teach them how to become, well, more like Disney. Tue, 5/15
 
JC Penney shoppers don't buy retail revamp; sales slump
"Sales and profitability have been tougher than anticipated during the first 13 weeks," JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson said after sales slumped 20 percent during its first quarter after launching a turnaround effort. Tue, 5/15
 
Aaron Sorkin to adapt `Steve Jobs' film for Sony
Aaron Sorkin is going from Facebook to Apple. Tue, 5/15
 
Congress votes to reauthorize Export-Import Bank
The government's vehicle for promoting U.S. export sales survived a challenge from conservatives Tuesday with a Senate vote to renew the charter of the Export-Import Bank for three years. The vote, coming after the Senate rejected amendments to weaken or kill the bank, sends the measure to President Barack Obama for his signature. Tue, 5/15
 
Subdued Dimon is confronted over $2B trading loss
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase offered a quick but blunt apology to shareholders Tuesday for a $2 billion trading loss that "should never have happened" and survived a push to strip him of the title of chairman of the board. Tue, 5/15
 

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Sports

70 days, iconic sites: Olympic torch coming to UK
Time to get out the cameras: Britain's most photogenic man will be bringing the Olympic flame back from Greece. Wed, 5/16
 
Ex-Syracuse hoops coach's wife: Life is ruined
The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 02:03 PM
Junior Seau's garage burglarized
A thief burglarized the garage of Junior Seau's home days after the former NFL star's suicide, police said Wednesday. Wed, 5/16
 
Unpredictable F1 filled with questions so far
Teams and drivers emerged from the Spanish Grand Prix with more questions than answers on just who is the Formula One favorite after five races. Wed, 5/16
 
McNamee turned on Clemens over son's illness
Brian McNamee testified that Roger Clemens' lawyers pushed him from reluctant turncoat to angry accuser when they allowed details of McNamee's oldest son's illness to be revealed during a nationally televised news conference. Wed, 5/16
 
Mariners struggling in Boston, shut out 5-0 by Red Sox
The Mariners can't get their offense going for the second straight game. Josh Beckett, who entered the game sporting a 5.97 ERA, silences Seattle. Tue, 5/15


 
Sounders known for celebrating road wins in song
The Sounders have earned 22 road wins since 2009, tied for the most in MLS. The same celebratory song has been sung after each one — a tradition that dates to the 1990s. Tue, 5/15
 
Seahawks add four players to 90-man roster, including former O'Dea star Donny Lisowski
The Seahawks signed four players from a group of more than 30 who participated in tryouts at the team's rookie minicamp last week. Tue, 5/15
 
Steve Kelley
Thunder's playoff run reminds us of springtime hoops
It's May, and Seattle should be enjoying the NBA postseason. Instead, we wait for the league to return, remembering playoff games past and dreaming of a future filled with new stars and thrills. Tue, 5/15
 
Franklin Gutierrez not expected back until mid-June at best | Mariners notebook
Without Gutierrez, and with Brendan Ryan batting just .140, manager Eric Wedge has had to look at other options for the No. 2 spot in the batting order and it's hampering his ability to rework the lineup. Tue, 5/15
 
Los Angeles crushes Phoenix 4-0, takes 2-0 series lead | NHL
Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots, and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight... Tue, 5/15
 
New England's Welker says he signed $9.5 million tender
New England receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being designated the team's... Tue, 5/15
 
Indiana trips up Miami to even series 1-1 | NBA
This does not sound like a winning formula. Miss 24 of 29 shots in one stretch, on the road. Watch an 11-point second-half lead turn into... Tue, 5/15
 
Lakeside boys soccer team loses 2-1 in first round at state
Lakeside had upset Bainbridge — ranked No. 2 at the time — last week to claim the Metro League title. Tue, 5/15
 
WIAA State Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the Week for May 6-12, selected by the WIAA from nominations by athletic directors. Tue, 5/15
 
Big Ten wants to use bowl games to host any playoffs
Big Ten officials came out in favor of keeping bowl games as sites for college football's planned playoff on Tuesday, preferring to keep... Tue, 5/15
 
Get in the pool! | Sideline Chatter
Talk about making a big splash. A family in La Puente, Calif., woke up to find a Lexus at the bottom of their swimming pool Sunday morning... Tue, 5/15
 
Highlights of a live chat with Mauro Rosales
Highlights of a live Sounders FC chat with midfielder Mauro Rosales. Tue, 5/15
 
Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings
Joshua Mayers' MLS power rankings Rankings run Wednesdays during the regular season Team (prev. rank) Comment 1. Real Salt Lake (3) Getting... Tue, 5/15
 
Tacoma Rainiers lose 11-3, ending four-game win streak
The Rainiers struggled in an 11-3 loss to the Round Rock Express before 3,002 fans at sunny Cheney Stadium on Tuesday, ending Tacoma's four-game... Tue, 5/15
 
Testimony gets curious and "creepy" in Clemens trial | Baseball notebook
Amid his narrative of a complex relationship with Roger Clemens and performance-enhancing drugs, Brian McNamee said it was his own wife... Tue, 5/15
 
Sports on the air
Wednesday Pro baseball TV Radio 4 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay ESPN 4:05 p.m. Seattle at Cleveland ROOT 710 7:30 p.m.* Seattle at Cleveland ROOT... Tue, 5/15
 
Mercer Island shuts out Prairie, 3-0 | Boys soccer
How good is the Mercer Island boys soccer team? "They're a great team, no doubt about it," said Prairie coach Mike Mikelson after his Falcons... Tue, 5/15
 
Tuesday's detailed prep lacrosse results
Boys Division I (Opening Round) Eastside Catholic 17, Curtis 9 - Eastside Catholic advances to quarterfinals (Colin MacIlvennie, EC, 5 goals... Tue, 5/15
 
NW Briefs
Washington women get bid to NCAA rowing championships
The Washington women's rowing program was selected to participate in the NCAA championships, May 25-27 in West Mercer, N. J. It will be the... Tue, 5/15
 

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Entertainment

Classical review
A glistening 'Bluebeard's Castle' at Seattle Symphony
A review of Seattle Symphony Orchestra's semi-staged performance of Bartók's "Bluebeard's Castle," which repeats May 17, 2012. That performance will also include the world premiere of Diamond's "Six Arias" from "The Noblest Game." Wed, 5/16
 
Theater review
'Million Dollar Quartet' brings rock icons to life
A review of "Million Dollar Quartet," the vivacious Broadway musical based on a jam session between Elvis and other early rock idols. The show, developed at Village Theatre, now returns to the area for a Paramount Theatre run. Wed, 5/16
 
Free readings by Hedgebrook festival playwrights are May 20-21
Free readings by writers chosen for the Hedgebrook Women Playwrights Festival are May 20-21, 2012, in Langley and Seattle. Playwrights chosen this year are: Allison Gregory, Tanya Saracho, Kimber Lee and Lisa Dillman. Wed, 5/16
 
Appreciating Mexican author Carlos Fuentes
Whatever they may have thought of his politics, anyone lucky enough to have conversed with author Carlos Fuentes couldn't help but be taken by his patrician good looks and his love affair with language. Wed, 5/16


 
Cannes Film Festival jury keeping an open mind
If Nanni Moretti had his way, what happened in Cannes would stay in Cannes. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 01:50 PM
Cannes opens with Anderson's 'Moonrise,' camel
Wes Anderson opened the 65th Cannes Film Festival with his meticulously composed ode to young love, "Moonrise Kingdom," while less mannered theatrics surrounded the annual French Riviera extravaganza. Wed, 5/16
 
UPDATE - 03:58 PM
Chuck Brown, pioneer of 'go-go' funk music, dies
Chuck Brown, who styled a unique mix of funk, soul and Latin party sounds to create go-go music in the nation's capital, has died after suffering from pneumonia. He was 75. Wed, 5/16
 
Happy hour beer bargain at Quinn's
Through May 20, 2012, every beer on tap and in the bottle at Quinn's will be half off during happy hour. Wed, 5/16
 
Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A'
Tornadoes battered their school and homes, and spring break was spent cleaning up. Henryville has only begun to rebuild, but for one night, its high school students will get to put aside their worries for a private show by one of country music's biggest acts. Wed, 5/16
 
Wednesday TV Picks: Season finale of 'Suburgatory' on ABC
TV picks for Wednesday, May 16, 2012, include the season finale of "Suburgatory" on ABC, "Criminal Minds" on CBS and "America's Next Top Model" on CW. Wed, 5/16
 
Lennon's killer transferred to another NY prison
John Lennon's killer has been transferred to another maximum-security state prison in western New York after spending more than 30 years in Attica Correctional Facility. Wed, 5/16
 

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Living

NEW - 3:12 PM
In the Garden
Add sculptural touch in garden with unusual dwarf hinoki cypress
Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, talks about growing Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Spiralis'; taking the kids to visit Ed Hume's Children's Garden in Puyallup; and growing kale. Wed, 5/16
 
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Dear Carolyn
Carolyn Hax: If Mom loves her son, she'll stop buying his affections
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax tells an "exasperated" mom it's time to quit footing the bills for her adult son. Wed, 5/16
 
Run, walk, race or dash at Magnuson Park
Here's one healthful thing we love for Memorial Day weekend. Wed, 5/16
 
Rediscovering a shortcut to an hourglass figure
The faja, from the Spanish word for wrap, has become popular as a tight, form-fitting shortcut to curves. Wed, 5/16
 
Recipes: Curried Chicken with Coconut Rice and more
Everyday Food offers this selection of dinner recipes. Tue, 5/15
 
Kids find fun grows in a garden
Steps you can take to feed a child's hunger for learning in the garden. Tue, 5/15
 

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Travel & Outdoors

Get ready for Golden Gate party as iconic bridge turns 75
San Francisco's beloved bridge will be celebrated on May 27, the 75th anniversary of its opening, and throughout the summer.  Wed, 5/16
 
Renting rooms in Cubans' homes
Some Cubans turn their homes into a business by renting out rooms to tourists, giving an up-close and personal look at Cuban life. Wed, 5/16


 
UPDATE - 02:31 PM
New Atlanta airport international terminal opens
A sleek new $1.4 billion international terminal featuring airy windows and eye-popping artwork opened Wednesday at the world's busiest airport in hopes of positioning Atlanta to attract more globe-trotting travelers. Wed, 5/16
 
Airline food: Trying to make it fly
Even food in first-class doesn't taste that great. Wed, 5/16
 
U.S. tightens rules for some 'people to people' Cuba trips
The U.S. Treasury Department has tightened a few of its restrictions on trips to Cuba by non-Cuban Americans on so-called "people to people"... Wed, 5/16
 
Greece tourism shaken by currency questions, political woes
Bookings for summer travel to Greece are falling, and European travel companies are nervously preparing for possible Greek exit from eurozone. Tue, 5/15
 

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Opinion

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State's focus on early learning garners grant, boosts goals
In Washington state, early learning as a key approach to improving academic achievement is as basic as using preventive health care to stave off illness. No surprise Washington is ranked No. 2 in the nation for quality and access to child care and early learning. Wed, 5/16
 
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Leonard Pitts Jr. / Syndicated columnist
The hyperpartisan cultishness of the Republican Party
Anyone who thinks democracy is best served when political parties offer coherent alternatives and hash them out in the marketplace of ideas must be concerned about the current extreme partisanship of the Republican Party, writes Leonard Pitts Jr. Wed, 5/16
 
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GOP House Speaker Boehner risks another budget crisis
Waist deep in red ink, House Speaker John Boehner only has eyes for the fall election season. Wed, 5/16
 
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Lynne Varner / Times editorial columnist
Obesity in America: gazing at the fat of the land
Some of King County's wealthiest and healthiest communities are just a bike ride away from neighborhoods with health disparities similar to those found in developing countries. Wed, 5/16


 
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Guest columnist
Education reform in Washington: Promising new policies await adequate funding
The state has moved forward steadily with education reform. Now is the time for the public to throw its support behind new funding for the schools it wants, writes guest columnist Rosemary McAuliffe. Wed, 5/16
 
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Maureen Dowd / Syndicated Columnist
JPMorgan Chase's 'Jamie the Great': tap dancing with derivatives
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, the shining industry agitator against some of the tougher regulations on banks, has suddenly become the shining example of why still tougher regulations may be needed, writes Maureen Dowd. Wed, 5/16
 
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