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Local NewsProsecutor: Powell's final act ends doubt he killed wife
Charlie and Braden Powell's grandparents said Monday the boys hadn't wanted to go visit their father, and described an ominous drawing the younger boy had made. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 6:59 PM
NBA's David Stern open to league returning to Seattle
NBA commissioner David Stern says he met with prospective owner Christopher Hansen about a year ago. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 5:45 PM
Madigan memo on PTSD costs sparked Army review
A memo about a psychiatrist's remarks about costs of treating post-traumatic stress disorder has helped spark what the Army Regional Medical Command calls a "top-to-bottom" review of a Madigan Army Medical Center forensic psychiatric team charged with screening soldiers under consideration for medical retirement. Tue, 2/07
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Nimitz's crew reeling from petty officer's slaying
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory Wayne Anderson Jr. died Sunday after he was shot during a fight that erupted as patrons spilled out of Club Republiq in Seattle's Sodo neighborhood. Tue, 2/07
Bellevue man decries minor ticket in fatal Pa. crash
The husband of a Washington woman killed in a collision by a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation truck says he's disappointed in a retiring state trooper's decision to issue the responsible driver a minor citation. Tue, 2/07
Kayaker saves teen in Snohomish River
A kayaker happened to be in the right place Monday to help save a teenage girl stuck in the Snohomish River at Snohomish. Tue, 2/07
U.S. House OKs bill for Quileute tribal move
The U.S. House approved a bill Monday that will allow the Quileute tribe to move its school and other buildings out of a tsunami zone on the Washington coast to higher ground in Olympic National Park. Tue, 2/07
Show will go on at Intiman Theatre
The Seattle theater, which shut last year, met its deadline to raise $1 million, and will produce a four-play festival this summer. Mon, 2/06
$24M study proposed to extend light rail to Federal Way
The proposed $24 million study revives hopes that Sound Transit's light-rail service will someday reach Federal Way. Mon, 2/06
Nicole Brodeur
Nurse to homeless now faces own struggle
Wayne Quinn spent a career nursing the homeless and less fortunate, but now his career has ended as he battles cancer. Mon, 2/06
Pontoons for new 520 bridge taking shape in Aberdeen
Concrete pontoons for a new Highway 520 bridge are on their way. Mon, 2/06
Local Digest
Around the Northwest
House panel OKs gay-marriage bill; Man missing, vehicle abandoned in Renton; Cop's action may stop serious charge; Feeds in works for road repairs; Knox's slander case appealed Mon, 2/06
Democrat Ed Murray proposes capital-gains tax for education
Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle, favors a new capital-gains tax to help pay for education. He suggests putting the proposal on the ballot along with a temporary sales-tax increase. Mon, 2/06
Inslee's jobs plan includes tax breaks, growing key industries
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee rolled out his jobs plan Monday, proposing new business tax breaks and a state government focused on growing key industries such as aerospace, clean energy and agriculture. Mon, 2/06
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 05:53 PM
Appeals court throws out same-sex marriage ban
Same-sex marriage moved one step closer to the Supreme Court on Tuesday when a federal appeals court ruled California's ban unconstitutional, saying it serves no purpose other than to "lessen the status and human dignity" of gays. Tue, 2/07
Komen exec quits after Planned Parenthood flap
A vice president at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure resigned Tuesday, saying the breast cancer charity should have stood by its politically explosive decision to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 06:49 PM
Santorum leads in early Minn. GOP caucus returns
Former Sen. Rick Santorum jumped ahead Tuesday night in early returns from Minnesota's caucuses, hoping to extinguish front-runner Mitt Romney's modest campaign winning streak and launch a comeback of his own in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Tue, 2/07
'Threat to democracy?' Obama now embraces 'super PAC'
In a reversal, President Barack Obama is embracing the big-money fundraising groups he assailed as a "threat to democracy" on the grounds they let money corrode elections. His shift is a pragmatic move to win re-election, and a concession that his team had no choice but to catch up and go along with today's supercharged rules. Tue, 2/07
Obama's inner geek: robots to flying marshmallows
For a president who promotes technology at every opportunity, Barack Obama often strikes an awed, self-effacing pose in the presence of technicians, scientists and high tech machinery. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 05:59 PM
Pa. vending machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill
Students at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania can get the "morning-after" pill by sliding $25 into a vending machine, an idea that has drawn the attention of federal regulators and raised questions about how accessible emergency contraception should be. Tue, 2/07
White House hinting compromise on birth control
Hammered by Republicans and the Catholic Church, the White House hinted at compromise Tuesday as it struggled to calm an election-year uproar caused by its rule requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees with access to free birth control. Tue, 2/07
Iran's parliament summons Ahmadinejad
Iran's parliament on Tuesday decided to summon President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for questioning over a long list of accusations, including that he mismanaged the nation's economy. Tue, 2/07
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LA district tries to restore trust in school
When students return to the school where two teachers were jailed last week for alleged lewdness, they'll have new teachers in their classrooms, a new principal in the front office and new workers serving lunch. Tue, 2/07
Russia pushes Syria reforms as bloodshed mounts
Days after blocking a U.S.-backed peace plan at the U.N., senior Russian officials pushed for reforms Tuesday during an emergency meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, promoting a settlement to end the uprising without removing him from power. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 04:57 PM
Last known WWI veteran Florence Green dies at 110
Florence Green never saw the front line. Her war was spent serving food, not dodging bullets. Tue, 2/07
Experts to bishops: pedophiles lie, trust victims
Priests who rape and molest children lie when confronted with an accusation but victims usually tell the truth, psychologists told Catholic bishops at a symposium Tuesday, advising them to listen first to the victims. Tue, 2/07
Axelrod defends administration birth control rule
A political adviser to President Barack Obama said Tuesday the administration didn't intend to "abridge anyone's religious freedom" with its regulation requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control for their workers. Tue, 2/07
French strike grounds hundreds of flights
Air France cancels flights, including Seattle-Paris flights on Wednesday Tue, 2/07
Italy: Court keeps ship captain under house arrest
An Italian court refused Tuesday to lift an order of house arrest for Francesco Schettino, the captain of Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off a Tuscan island last month. Tue, 2/07
New Obama plan to help math, science teacher prep
President Barack Obama called on Tuesday for millions of dollars in new funding to improve math and science education, an effort he said would be crucial to the nation's long-term success. Tue, 2/07
Obama to seek more Alzheimer's research money
The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer's research - planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year - as part of a quest to find effective treatments for the brain-destroying disease by 2025. Tue, 2/07
Uganda's anti-gay bill reintroduced in parliament
The Ugandan parliamentarian who first introduced an anti-gay bill that carried the death penalty for some homosexual acts reintroduced the bill on Tuesday, raising concerns among rights activists who have been fighting the legislation. Tue, 2/07
Marines practice amphibious war, storm US beaches
A small group of Marines trudged onto the beach sands in pitch-black night with an armada of U.S. Navy warships sailing just off the shore. Their mission: root out insurgents that threatened to attack another American force to the south. Tue, 2/07
Greek debt talks drag on but banks signal progress
Greece's private creditors signaled progress late Tuesday on a debt-relief deal but crucial talks between Greek coalition leaders about forcing more austerity upon a hostile public were again postponed. Tue, 2/07
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After 50 years, Cuba trade ban has failed to topple Castros
When it started, American teenagers were doing "The Twist. " The United States had yet to put a man into orbit around the Earth. And a first-class U... Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 05:51 PM
Age, military ties mark Kim Jong Un's inner circle
Wherever North Korea's young new leader goes, they're there: a group of graying military and political officials who shadow Kim Jong Un as he visits army bases, attends concerts and tours schools. Tue, 2/07
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Egypt's ruling generals play risky game with US
Egypt's ruling generals are playing a risky game of brinksmanship by cracking down on American nonprofit groups that promote democracy, threatening a relationship with Washington that has brought the military billions of dollars in aid over the past three decades. Tue, 2/07
Pakistani woman saved after 31 hours under rubble
Rescue workers on Tuesday pulled a 65-year-old woman out alive after she was trapped for 31 hours in the rubble of a collapsed factory in an eastern Pakistan city, as the death toll from the accident rose to 18. Tue, 2/07
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Pennsylvania vending machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill
A central Pennsylvania college is surprised to find itself the center of media attention this week simply for selling Plan B, the so-called... Tue, 2/07
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Slice of salt: Bread leads chips as salt source for most Americans
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that bread is at the top of its salty food list, and that just 10 types of food are responsible for more than 40 percent of people's sodium intake. Tue, 2/07
Surgeon: Kirk reaches milestone in stroke recovery
Doctors say Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has reached an important milestone in his recovery from a major stroke. Tue, 2/07
Suu Kyi hits the campaign trail in Myanmar
Crowds of supporters greeted Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi with thunderous applause as she embarked Tuesday on her first campaign trip since becoming an official candidate for April elections. Tue, 2/07
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U.S. gaining energy independence
The United States is the closest it has been in almost 20 years to achieving energy self-sufficiency, a goal the nation has been pursuing since the 1973 Arab oil embargo triggered a recession and led to lines at gasoline stations. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 5:23 PM
U.S. plans to slash embassy staff in Iraq by half amid frustrations
Less than two months after U.S. troops left, the State Department is preparing to slash by as much as half the enormous diplomatic presence... Tue, 2/07
UK lawmakers seethe at radical preacher's bailing
British lawmakers from across the political spectrum voiced anger Tuesday at a court decision to release an imprisoned extremist cleric, saying the man described as one of Europe's leading al-Qaida figures could be free during the London Olympics. Tue, 2/07
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Washington among states not yet signing on to mortgage deal
The long-sought deal would give relief to homeowners and settle investigations into the foreclosure paperwork practices of the five largest mortgage servicers. Tue, 2/07
Mel Gibson likely won't testify at deputy's trial
A civil jury will likely not hear directly from Mel Gibson about the night of his drunken driving arrest because his testimony doesn't appear relevant to a deputy's claim that he was discriminated against because of the traffic stop, a judge said Tuesday. Tue, 2/07
Brazil police strife threatens biggest Carnivals
About 300 striking police officers and their relatives held out Tuesday as soldiers blockaded a state legislature building in northeastern Brazil, and public worker leaders threatened a strike in Rio de Janeiro that could threaten the world's largest Carnival celebration. Tue, 2/07
Red Cross: 29 Chinese held in Sudan were released
Twenty-nine Chinese workers abducted by rebels in Sudan more than a week ago have been released and flown to Kenya by the Red Cross, the group said Tuesday. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 06:55 PM
Santorum wins Missouri GOP presidential primary
Rick Santorum has won the Missouri Republican primary, a nonbinding election that carries bragging rights but does not award any delegates in the race for the presidential nomination. Tue, 2/07
Eastwood Super Bowl ad sparks ire, claims Obama's behind it
Perhaps the most attention-getting Super Bowl ad seen Sunday was the one that featured actor Clint Eastwood praising a resurgent auto industry in Detroit and challenging America at the same time. Mon, 2/06
PETA's anti-slavery tack to free orcas may not get far in court
Sea World asked U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller to dismiss the case filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which named five orcas as plaintiffs. Mon, 2/06
Strong corporate profits aren't entirely what they seem
Almost all the profit growth comes from two companies, one of them among America's most favorite, the other among its most hated — Apple and the bailed-out insurance company AIG. Mon, 2/06
FAA bill passes, speeding switch to GPS for guiding planes
A bill to speed the nation's switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology received final congressional approval Monday. Mon, 2/06
Russians drill into lake 2.2 miles beneath ice in Antarctica
It has taken the Russians more than 20 years to drill into the lake. Mon, 2/06
Deaths and disruptions mount from the big chill in Europe
Europeans across the continent were digging out from heavy snow after a week of bitter cold in which the number of dead — most of them homeless — continued to rise by the day. Temperatures have fallen as low as minus 33 in Ukraine, the hardest-hit country, with an estimated 135 deaths so far. Mon, 2/06
Mississippi execution blocked
A convicted killer's attorneys said corrections officials prevented the inmate from getting medical tests that could prove he is mentally ill. Mon, 2/06
Obama nominates the first female 4-star general in U.S. Air Force
Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger is military deputy in the office of the Air Force assistant secretary for acquisition at the Pentagon. Mon, 2/06
Texas law requiring sonogram before an abortion is upheld
The law requires doctors to show women images from sonograms, play fetal heartbeats aloud and describe the features of fetuses at least 24 hours before abortions. Mon, 2/06
Business & TechnologyUPDATE - 6:11 PM
Boeing's outlook is robust but risky, analyst tells suppliers
Aviation analyst Richard Aboulafia offered a projection of market-busting success for Boeing in the decade ahead, but cautioned that "there's an enormous amount of risk baked into that road map." Tue, 2/07
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Boeing: 787 delamination fix will take "days, not months'
Boeing gave a little more detail Tuesday on the latest manufacturing problem with the 787, and said that any repairs will take "days, not... Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 6:10 PM
HomeStreet renews a downsized IPO effort
HomeStreet Bank's parent company slashed the size of its proposed initial public offering to $64.7 million in a filing on Tuesday, a fraction of the $210 million IPO it first pitched to Wall Street last May. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 6:59 PM
Local aerospace suppliers say they feel squeezed by Boeing
As Boeing ramps up production, some suppliers say they are being pushed hard to cut prices while improving quality. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 5:57 PM
Vigor Industrial to buy Alaska ship company
A year after acquiring Seattle's Todd Pacific Shipyards, Vigor makes a deal for Alaska Ship and Drydock of Ketchikan. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 04:57 PM
Chairman, 3 others out in Yahoo board shake-up
Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock and three longtime board members are stepping down, submitting to the demands of many frustrated shareholders who blame them for contributing to the follies that have dragged down the Internet company's revenue and stock price. Tue, 2/07
Job openings jump to near a 3-year high
The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to near a three-year high, supporting other data that show a brighter outlook for hiring. Tue, 2/07
Bernanke: Job market remains weak despite gains
Ben Bernanke says the job market isn't as strong as the steadily declining unemployment rate might suggest. Tue, 2/07
Stock end higher, erasing early losses
Stocks resumed their slow but steady climb Tuesday as Greece appeared close to announcing a deal with creditors to cut its debt. The Dow Jones industrial average ended at its highest level since May 2008. Tue, 2/07
Looking for work? There may be an app for that
Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps - the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network. Tue, 2/07
Alaska Air adds Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia flights from Seattle
Alaska Airlines will drop Seattle-Miami flights and switch to Fort Lauderdale; it's also starting Seattle-Philadelphia service Tue, 2/07
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Kitsap Bank triples annual profit
Kitsap Bank said Tuesday its 2011 profit was $7.5 million, compared to $2.4 million in 2010. The Port Orchard bank's assets grew to $903... Tue, 2/07
More US states to join foreclosure-abuse deal
Arizona, Michigan and Florida, three of the states hit hardest by the housing crisis, will join a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses, officials with direct knowledge say. They will join more than 40 other states in approving a deal that would benefit many Americans who lost their homes or can't afford their mortgages. Tue, 2/07
No cigar: Economic embargo on Cuba turns 50
When it started, American teenagers were doing "The Twist." The United States had yet to put a man into orbit around the Earth. And a first-class U.S. postage stamp cost 4 cents. Tue, 2/07
Oracle rejects $272M SAP award, demands new trial
Business software maker Oracle Corp. has turned down $272 million in court-ordered damages from SAP AG in hopes of leaving a much bigger dent in its rival's pocketbook and reputation during a second trial over allegations of corporate theft. Tue, 2/07
Newsstand magazine sales down 10 percent in US
U.S. magazine sales at newsstands and other retailers dropped 10 percent in the second half of 2011, a sign that Americans are still careful about discretionary spending and impulse purchases. Tue, 2/07
Consumer borrowing rose $19.3 billion in December
Americans accelerated their borrowing in December for the second straight month, running up more credit card debt and taking out loans to buy cars and attend school. Tue, 2/07
Oil hovers near $97 as traders eye US supplies
Oil prices hovered near $97 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid trader concern U.S. crude supplies will continue to rise because of weak demand. Tue, 2/07
Oil prices rise as Iran threatens EU supply cut
Oil prices climbed above $98 per barrel Tuesday after Iran again threatened to cut off supplies to Europe. Tue, 2/07
Protesters clash with Greek police at Parliament
Greek riot police have fired tear gas at hundreds of anti-austerity protesters who tried to break a cordon outside Parliament. Tue, 2/07
Chase reaches settlement, to pay $110 million in overdraft-fee case
JPMorgan Chase has reached an agreement to pay $110 million to settle litigation saying it gouged customers on overdraft fees for checking accounts, court records show. Mon, 2/06
Coinstar sees profit jump, teams with Verizon on new video service
Redbox, which has been promising a digital-delivery strategy for more than a year, is the nation's dominant source for movie DVD rentals, but it does not yet offer customers access to content online, raising investor concerns about its long-term future. Mon, 2/06
In Person: Paul Rice spreads the word for Fair Trade USA
After helping Nicaraguan cooperatives sell coffee to European fair-trade buyers for four years and seeing it grow from 24 members to 3,000, Paul Rice figured it was time to bring the fair-trade model to the United States. Rice was named to head Fair Trade USA in 1998. Mon, 2/06
Passenger jet makes safe Belfast emergency landing
A passenger plane made a safe emergency landing Tuesday after developing technical problems, Belfast International Airport said. Tue, 2/07
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Feb. 6, 2012: Tue, 2/07
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending Feb. 6, 2012: Tue, 2/07
SportsNEW - 5:50 PM
Washington State linebacker C.J. Mizell kicked off team
Sophomore linebacker C.J. Mizell was kicked off the Washington State football team after being arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor assault and trespassing at a fraternity party last weekend. Tue, 2/07
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Sideline Chatter
For crying out loud, please just say yes to him already
Giants rookie linebacker Greg Jones proposed to girlfriend Amanda Piechowski on Sunday night, immediately after the his team's 21-17 win over the Patriots. Tue, 2/07
RB Ricky Williams says he's retiring from NFL
Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. Tue, 2/07
NEW - 7:00 PM
WIAA state athletes of the week
State Athletes of the Week for Jan. 29-Feb. 4, selected by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association from nominations by athletic directors. Tue, 2/07
UPDATE - 6:52 PM
Woods plans to make 2012 PGA Tour debut
who finished first in his last tournament of 2011, the unofficial Chevron World Challenge in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and tied for third Jan... Tue, 2/07
Community sports & recreation datebook
based in West Seattle is forming. Current high school juniors and sophomores are eligible. Details: e-mail 7040JENSEN@comcast.net Advanced Athlete Strength Training... Tue, 2/07
Jerry Brewer
Mariners' Eric Wedge will hold players to a higher standard
Manager has served notice that he expects more from his young team, especially offensively. Mon, 2/06
Mauro Rosales, Sounders FC hope to resume MLS love affair in 2012
Argentine midfielder, whose knee injury hurt Seattle in the playoffs, is confident he'll be at full strength. Mon, 2/06
Storm signs Ann Wauters to fill void in middle
Former WNBA All-Star will fill in while Lauren Jackson prepares for London Olympics. Mon, 2/06
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady's wife, criticizes New England receivers | NFL
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, the wife of New England quarterback Tom Brady, complained dropped passes doomed the Patriots to a 21-17 loss to the New York Giants in Sunday's Super Bowl. Mon, 2/06
Winning TD in Super Bowl not worth celebrating? | NFL notebook
Giants almost kicked themselves for scoring Mon, 2/06
Mariners hope two new relief pitchers are on target
Hong-Chih Kuo has battled anxiety in the past Mon, 2/06
Alberto Contador is stripped of 2010 Tour de France title, gets 2-year ban | Cycling
Sports' highest court ruled Spaniard Alberto Contador, who has finished first three times in the Tour de France, used a performance-enhancing drug when he won the event in 2010. Contador will be stripped of his 2010 Tour title and must serve a two-year ban. Mon, 2/06
No. 4 Missouri wins at Oklahoma | College basketball
Fourth-ranked Missouri won 71-68 at Oklahoma to move into the Big 12 Conference lead. Mon, 2/06
Oklahoma City gets by Portland in overtime | NBA
Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2. 9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail... Mon, 2/06
Sounders FC play to 1-1 tie with Vancouver in preseason training game
Ten yellow cards and one red card were issued during the 120-minute match. Mon, 2/06
Super Bowl attracts record TV audience of 111.3 million | NFL
For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history. The Nielsen Co. said Monday an estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday Mon, 2/06
NW Briefs
Spokane Chiefs roll to 7-3 victory over Thunderbirds
The Spokane Chiefs earned a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds before 3,506 Monday night. The Chiefs took a 3-2 lead in the first... Mon, 2/06
Colorado Rockies acquire pitcher Jeremy Guthrie in trade | Baseball
The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jeremy Guthrie from the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange, the Rockies sent reliever Matt Lindstrom and right-hander Jason Hammel to the Orioles. Hammel, 29, was a standout at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard. Mon, 2/06
Sports on the air
Tuesday College basketball TV Radio 4 p.m. Men, Florida at Kentucky ESPN 4 p.m. Men, Iowa St. at Oklahoma St. ESPN2 6 p.m. Men, Purdue at Ohio... Mon, 2/06
Deaf swim coach teaching lessons beyond the pool
Whether he's signing, speaking or writing, Kentridge High School's Michael Dobner communicates a message of perseverance and acceptance. Mon, 2/06
Statewide prep basketball scores
Anacortes 68, Lynden Christian 59 Bainbridge 85, Ingraham 64 Bellarmine Prep 70, Mount Tahoma 41 Black Hills 69, Centralia 65 Eastside Catholic... Mon, 2/06
Entertainment'Cradle and All': Baby rocks couple's world
David Goldfarb's play shows the toll a crying infant can take on both neighbors and the baby's parents. At Theater Schmeater through Feb. 18, 2012. Tue, 2/07
Madonna coming to KeyArena Oct. 2
Live Nation has announced a world tour by Madonna. The tour begins May 29 in Tel Aviv and hits Seattle Oct. 2. Tickets go on sale Feb. 13. Tue, 2/07
Sharon Van Etten's 'Tramp': haunting, hypnotic, brilliant
New CDs released the week of Feb. 7 include Sharon Van Etten's haunting, hypnotic and brilliant "Tramp": Paul McCartney's new one, "Kisses on the Bottom" (the title of which refers to a line from the 1935 popular song, "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter"); The Fray's "Scars & Stories"; and Seattle singer-guitarist Mark Lanegan's "Blues Funeral." Tue, 2/07
Theater review
'Smokestack Arias' at ACT Theatre revisits Everett uprising
Local musicians Wayne Horvitz and Robin Holcomb's song cycle strings together art songs (and spoken narrative) rendered by the exquisite soprano Maria Mannisto and accompanied by pianist Cristina Valdes. Unfortunately, for such dramatic fare, it falls flat. Tue, 2/07
Britain marks Charles Dickens' 200th birthday
He wrote about life in the modern city, with its lawyers and criminals, bankers and urchins, dreamers and clerks. He created characters still known to millions - Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim, Pip and Miss Havisham, Fagin and Oliver Twist. And it made him a star, mobbed by fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Tue, 2/07
Johnny Cash's 80th birthday, legacy to be celebrated
Johnny Cash is still cool. Tue, 2/07
Local books: dragons and their keepers, and a history of the Elwha
New in local books: the third volume of Robin Hobb's Rain Wilds Chronicles; an environmental history of the Elwha River; "It Gets Better," new in paperback; and how to win a fight. Tue, 2/07
Madonna's first tour since '09 to start in Israel
Madonna's not finished with stadiums. Tue, 2/07
Paul McCartney to headline monarch's concert
Former Beatle Paul McCartney will star in a musical tribute to Britain's queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Tue, 2/07
Sir Paul, Elton, other stars to perform for queen
Some of the world's biggest pop stars will perform in front of Buckingham Palace on June 4 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, palace officials said Tuesday. Tue, 2/07
TV Picks: The new thriller 'The River' on ABC
TV Picks for Tuesday, Feb. 7, include the new thriller "The River" on ABC; Ricky Martin on "Glee" on Fox; and "NCIS" on CBS. Tue, 2/07
Chris Brown set to take the stage at the Grammys
Chris Brown will perform at this year's Grammy Awards, the event where his career almost ended three years ago. Tue, 2/07
Grammys to feature first dance music segment
Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich had considered putting dancing/electronica music into the ceremony in the past, but could never quite figure out how to incorporate the high-energy club feel in front of a sometimes staid audience. Tue, 2/07
New DVDs | 'Breaking Dawn,' 'Harold & Kumar'
New DVD releases for Tuesday, Feb. 7, include the chimpanzee documentary "Project Nim" and the stoner comedy "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas." "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part I" comes out Saturday, Feb. 11. Tue, 2/07
Spanish painter and sculptor Tapies dead at 88
Antoni Tapies' works were sprawling, abstract oeuvres that sometimes featured discarded everyday materials and graffiti-like scrawls. He liked the letter X to be in them, and the number 4, for the four elements of nature. Tue, 2/07
Roseanne Barr on Calif. ballot for US president
Roseanne Barr's name is on California's primary ballot as a Green Party candidate for president. Tue, 2/07
Randy Travis arrested for public intoxication
Country singer Randy Travis has apologized after being arrested on a charge of public intoxication outside a North Texas church. Mon, 2/06
'Amazing Spider-Man' footage teased for fans
"The Amazing Spider-Man" dropped in on hundreds of fans Monday. Mon, 2/06
LivingRecipes: Triple-Chocolate Brownies, Vanilla Cupcakes with Fruit Glaze and more
Find the secret ingredient in these recipes. Tue, 2/07
Giving city streets built-in safety and health features
Personal Health: Safer road designs can slow motor vehicles and separate them from pedestrians and cyclists, and also enhance the physical activity and health of residents. Tue, 2/07
Seattle Times writers present seminars at the Flower & Garden Show
Ciscoe Morris and Val Easton, Seattle Times garden writers, will present seminars at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Tue, 2/07
Recipe: Palazzio's Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe is from Palazzio in Santa Barbara, Calif. Tue, 2/07
In new diet math, some say subtracting is harder
The Consumer: An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss. Tue, 2/07
Recipe: Butternut Caesar salad
Butternut squash is paired with romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing to make this hearty winter salad. Tue, 2/07
Recipe: Farro and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash
This recipe pairs farro with squash. Tue, 2/07
Recipe: Milk Chocolate Mango Mousse
This is an easy do-ahead mousse. Tue, 2/07
NEW - 3:00 PM
Recipe: Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sesame oil is used in the preparation of this Sesame Pulled Pork Sandwich. Tue, 2/07
What are cacao nibs?
Cocoa nibs are showing up as an ingredient in recipes. Tue, 2/07
Men's underwear gets attention
Innovations in style and technology have taken boxers, briefs and undershirts from an afterthought to a buzz-worthy category of men's clothes. Tue, 2/07
Men, time for a wardrobe update
Fashion: Clear your closet of out-of-style and poorly fitting clothes to make room for a few must-haves pieces. Tue, 2/07
Poster art transforms a dresser
Craft: How to turn a plain dresser into a showcase for an art poster. Tue, 2/07
Stylist advocates for return to natural black hair styles
Emon Fowler launched her "Harriet Experiment," in which she is asking black women to abandon weaves, wigs and chemical relaxers and spend a new year with new hair. She wants the women to start with the "big chop," in which they shave off their processed hair completely and start anew. Tue, 2/07
Aging athlete steps back to health with pre-teen's help
Walking buddies: She's just 11 years old but Charlotte DeVaughn is credited with helping a neighbor regain his mobility after a heart attack and a stroke. Tue, 2/07
YouTube sees food-related videos as a recipe for success
With recipe and other food-related videos like "Average Betty" attracting heavy traffic online, YouTube is looking to expand its curated culinary collection Mon, 2/06
Travel & OutdoorsTravel Troubleshooter
New airfare pricing rule challenged in Congress
Airlines are fighting the federal rule that requires them to quote airfares that includes taxes and fees, and their allies in Congress have introduced a bill to scuttle the requirement. Tue, 2/07
Rick Steves' Europe
A royal treat at palaces near Paris
European travel specialist Rick Steves explores the châteaux near Paris, including the grand palace of Versailles. Tue, 2/07
Disneyland's Matterhorn ride closes for major overhaul
Some Disneyland visitors have been surprised to find the iconic roller coaster is shut until June. Tue, 2/07
Blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk
Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. Tue, 2/07
Grand Canyon park bans sale of plastic water bottles
Disposable water bottles soon won't be sold at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Tue, 2/07
Nepal's only int'l airport shut due to grass fire
A grass fire has closed Nepal's only international airport and forced flights to divert to India. Tue, 2/07
OpinionDavid Brooks / Syndicated columnist
Fighting poverty by 'flooding the zone'
Obama administration decisions such as the one to force Catholic social-service providers to support contraception are demoralizing, writes David Brooks, because they make it harder to conduct a serious anti-poverty policy. Tue, 2/07
Guest columnist
Investment in medical research saves lives, boosts economy
Cutting the federal budget deficit should not mean cutting money for medical research that has countered tuberculosis, HIV, heart disease, cancer and other conditions that diminish lives, says the dean of UW Medicine, Dr. Paul G. Ramsey. Tue, 2/07
Lynne Varner / Times editorial columnist
Education-reform conversations must focus on opportunities, not problems
The chance for a more diverse conversation about education is now, while the spotlight is on addressing the stark disparities in public education. Tue, 2/07