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Local NewsSeattle is first U.S. stop for Picasso exhibit
An exhibit of more than 150 works of art by Picasso is coming to Seattle Art Museum in October. Tue, 2/09
Federal judge upholds jail release of Intelius exec charged with lying to jury
For the second time in two days, federal prosecutors on Tuesday failed to convince a judge to jail a Bellevue executive who has been charged with lying to a Seattle grand jury about having sex with a stripper. Tue, 2/09
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Seattle physician Brian Krabak will do more than treat injuries at Winter Olympics
UW Medical Center's Brian Krabak, who's working at his third Olympics, will be treating injured Olympic athletes at Whistler, but also understands mental aspects of injuries to world-class athletes. Tue, 2/09
Anti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannons
Activists vowing to stop the killing of whales exchanged water-cannon fire with a Japanese whaling fleet they are tailing in the Antarctic Ocean, as sea confrontations that have led to collisions and a sunken vessel continue. Tue, 2/09
State Senate votes to clear way for tax increases
The Washingon state Legislature's Democratic majority started clearing the way for tax increases Tuesday with its first major vote to brush... Tue, 2/09
Woman struck and killed on I-5 in south Seattle
A woman walking along Interstate 5 in south Seattle has been struck and killed by a truck and a car. Tue, 2/09
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Brown pelicans struggling to survive
All along the Oregon coast over the past month, hundreds of brown pelicans have turned up dead, starving or begging for food. As many as 1,000... Tue, 2/09
Early risers gather for glimpse of Olympic Torch
People gather early Tuesday morning to wait for the Olympic Torch to pass through the Peace Arch at the U.S.-Canadian border. Tue, 2/09
Eastside Catholic names new leader
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Fund For The Needy donors as of Feb. 8
A list of recent donors to The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy as of Feb. 8. Tue, 2/09
Man found shot dead in pickup truck in Seattle
A man has been found shot to death in a pickup at a gas station near Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Tue, 2/09
Mercer Street tunnels to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday nights for cleaning
The Mercer Street on- and off-ramps at Interstate-5 in downtown Seattle will be closed tonight and Wednesday night so the Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews can wash the walls of the north and southbound tunnels and clean debris from the gutters. Tue, 2/09
Port commision agrees to pay $300M for tunnel project
The Port of Seattle Commission voted Tuesday to approve a memorandum of agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation, agreeing to pay $300 million toward the new tunnel that will replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Tue, 2/09
State biologists to kill bighorn sheep
YAKIMA — - State and federal wildlife officials will begin killing some wild bighorn sheep in the Yakima River Canyon later this month to curb the spread of pneumonia. Tue, 2/09
Why you can't see live streaming of Olympics — at least not legally
Because NBC owns the U.S. rights to the Vancouver Olympics and is showing them on tape delay on the West Coast, you can't see most events live. Or can you? Tue, 2/09
Belltown boulevard could be completed by early next year
Plans to build a four-block "park boulevard" on Seattle's Bell Street with fountains, lights, trees, play areas and other amenities are moving forward in Belltown. Mon, 2/08
Answers to biggest Olympic TV questions
Here's a primer designed to answer the biggest questions TV viewers may have about watching the Games. Mon, 2/08
KING-5's planning for Winter Olympics began 7 years ago
For Peter O'Connell, the man in charge of KING-TV's Olympics coverage, those 17 days have been seven years in the making. Mon, 2/08
Lewis-McChord soldier charged with abusing 4-year-old over alphabet lesson
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been charged with assault after he allegedly put his 4-year-old daughter's head in water because she couldn't recite the alphabet. Mon, 2/08
Nicole Brodeur
Chrisceda Clemmons' house wasn't the only casualty
There was another house in the lights that night. Another place surrounded by police and shot with tear gas in the effort to capture Maurice Clemmons, who had killed four Lakewood police officers on Nov. 29, and was on the run. Mon, 2/08
Dicks next in line for Murtha's chairmanship
With the death of Rep. John Murtha on Monday, Rep. Norm Dicks is likely to become chairman of the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending — gaining power to direct the biggest discretionary purse in the federal budget. Mon, 2/08
Intelius co-founder ordered back to court
Intelius co-founder John Kenneth Arnold was ordered released from custody on home monitoring Monday in connection with charges he'd lied to a federal grand jury about having sex with strippers. But hours later, Arnold was ordered to appear back in court Tuesday morning. Mon, 2/08
3 lose nursing-home jobs after nude photos alleged
Three employees of Kitsap Health & Rehabilitation Center have been fired amid allegations that they took nude cellphone pictures of residents. The state Department of Social and Health Services is investigating. Mon, 2/08
Light snowpack hits BPA revenue forecast
A weak winter snowpack has caused the Bonneville Power Administration to dramatically revise its revenue forecasts. The agency, which markets federal hydropower to Seattle City Light and many other Northwest utilities, expects to lose $6 million in the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. Mon, 2/08
New taxi deal for airport on hold; appeals court may hear challenge
The Seattle-Tacoma International Taxi Association has managed to forestall the Port of Seattle's attempt to sign a new airport cab concession with competitor Yellow Cab. Mon, 2/08
Treasure hunt a quest for Internet fun, profit
A Stanwood man who works as a card dealer now has another endeavor: a free treasure hunt that he's financing for now but eventually hopes to parlay into a business. Mon, 2/08
Amtrak increases security for trains to Vancouver
Amtrak says it's stepping up security this week on trains operating to Vancouver, British Columbia, because of the Winter Olympics. Mon, 2/08
Woman killed, brother wounded in Tacoma drive-by
A brother and sister driving from a family gathering to a friend's house in Tacoma were shot by someone in a white minivan that pulled alongside at an intersection. Mon, 2/08
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 05:35 PM
Snow shuts down federal government, life goes on
If snow keeps 230,000 government employees home for the better part of a week, will anyone notice? With at least another foot of snow headed for Washington, Philadelphia and New York, we're about to find out. The federal government in the nation's capital has largely been shut down since Friday afternoon, when a storm began dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some parts of the region. Offices were remaining closed at least through Wednesday. Tue, 2/09
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Despite all the nice talk, partisanship reigns
Partisanship is reaching new heights in Washington, even as President Barack Obama makes almost daily pleas to get along. He's scheduled a bipartisan health care summit, and just Tuesday he hosted GOP leaders at the White House for the first time in two months. Tue, 2/09
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Haiti parents testify they gave kids to Americans
Parents of some of the children who 10 U.S. missionaries tried to take out of Haiti after its catastrophic earthquake told a judge Tuesday that they freely handed over their kids, the Americans' lawyer said. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 04:04 PM
Haiti raises earthquake's death toll to 230,000
Haiti's government has raised the death toll for the Jan. 12 earthquake to 230,000 from 212,000 and says more bodies remain uncounted. Tue, 2/09
Minn. bridge collapse widow adopts Haitian twins
Betsy Sathers wears the glow of a new mother as she perches on the couch in her family room, smiling and chatting with visitors while still managing to keep an eye on the 2-year-old twins burbling and cavorting at her feet. Tue, 2/09
Russian military calls US missile defense a threat
U.S. missile defense plans are a threat to Russian national security and have slowed down progress on a new arms control treaty with Washington, Russia's top military officer said Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 05:59 PM
Toyota seeks damage control, in public and private
In public, Toyota is running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers' trust. Behind the scenes, the besieged carmaker is trying to learn all it can about congressional investigations, maybe even steer them if it can. Tue, 2/09
Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said. Tue, 2/09
Double hand transplant patient leaves Pa. hospital
The nation's first double hand transplant recipient has left a Pittsburgh hospital after medicine cleared up a rash that signaled he might be rejecting his new hands. Tue, 2/09
Fire at South African orphanage kills 13 children
A South African official says 13 children are dead after a fire tore through an orphanage early Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
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Google aims to take on Facebook with new social feature called 'Buzz'
Google, which has faltered in its attempts to break into the booming social-networking business, is making another bid to counter the growing... Tue, 2/09
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Iran boosts nuclear enrichment, drawing warnings
Iranian nuclear technicians set dozens of centrifuges spinning Tuesday to begin enriching uranium stocks to a significantly higher level, prompting President Barack Obama to warn of a "significant regime of sanctions." Tue, 2/09
Nearly 200 people indicted in Philippines massacre
Philippine prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against the head of a powerful clan and 195 others in the biggest and deadliest murder case since the country's World War II war crimes trials. Tue, 2/09
Over 60 feared dead, 400 hurt in Afghan avalanches
A series of avalanches engulfed a mountain pass in Afghanistan, trapping hundreds of people in their buried cars and killing as many as 64 people so far, authorities said Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
Pilot: 'Everything went red' after planes collided
A glider pilot who flew to safety through a fireball from the midair collision of two planes over Boulder says it was just seconds between when he saw one plane approaching and when it collided with the plane towing him. Tue, 2/09
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved ahead of new vote
Sri Lanka's president dissolved parliament Tuesday to make way for spring elections a day after authorities arrested a key opposition leader, crippling the only serious threat to the ruling party's stifling grip on power. Tue, 2/09
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Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees
Unhappy with Senate Republicans for blocking his nominations, President Obama warned Tuesday that he would use a procedural tactic to bypass... Tue, 2/09
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Companies vie for cleanup contracts in Haiti
As Haiti begins digging out from under 60 million cubic meters of earthquake wreckage, U.S. companies have begun jockeying for a bonanza... Tue, 2/09
Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator
Visitors on the observation deck of the world's tallest tower heard a loud boom, then saw dust that looked like smoke seeping through a crack in an elevator door 124 floors above the ground. The 15 people inside were trapped for 45 frightening minutes until rescuers managed to pry open the doors. Tue, 2/09
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How the beverage industry doused plan for soft-drink tax
Employing a broad-based lobbying effort, the soft-drink industry has smothered a plan to tax sugared beverages — a plan advocates... Tue, 2/09
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Israeli 'savior' accused of having cultlike harem
A 60-year-old Israeli is sitting in a Tel Aviv jail, suspected by police of enslaving a cultlike harem of at least 17 women and 37 children over two decades. Tue, 2/09
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LA-area foothills under mudslide threat
Homeowners in mud-ravaged foothill towns north of Los Angeles packed their cars and left Tuesday as evacuation orders took hold and a new winter storm arrived. Tue, 2/09
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Soda labels to include more calorie information
First lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday launched "Let's Move," her biggest-ever campaign, aimed at conquering childhood obesity within a generation... Tue, 2/09
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State: Birth defect rate in CA town not unusual
State health officials said Tuesday they found nothing unusual about the rate of infant birth defects in an impoverished San Joaquin Valley farm town located next to the West's largest toxic waste dump. Tue, 2/09
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VA prodded to give more aid to female veterans
Kristine Wise remembers driving from San Diego to Victorville, Calif., to visit her brother and seeing haunting messages on the freeway... Tue, 2/09
Bad liquor kills 8 on Indonesia's Java island
Indonesian police say eight people have died after drinking liquor laced with methanol on the country's main island of Java. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 05:54 PM
New indictment boosts charges against Rajaratnam
Federal prosecutors boosted their insider trading charges case Tuesday against the man they say was behind history's largest hedge fund insider trading case. Tue, 2/09
3 acquitted in Ohio teen's restraint death
A jury on Tuesday acquitted three former employees of an Ohio treatment center for troubled teens of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 17-year-old girl who suffocated and choked on her own vomit after being restrained facedown on the floor. Tue, 2/09
ATF blames Texas church fires on serial arsonist
A spate of recent fires that destroyed or damaged several churches in eastern Texas were intentionally set, likely by the same person or group, federal authorities said Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
Greece leads world stocks higher on EU rescue hope
European and U.S. markets rose Tuesday, with Greece leading the charge, on hopes that EU officials will provide the eurozone's most heavily indebted economies with some form of support. Tue, 2/09
Iran sentences another activist to death
Iran has convicted another opposition activist on charges related to the country's post-election turmoil and sentenced him to death, the judiciary said Tuesday, bringing to at least 10 the number of those facing the death penalty for the unrest following June's disputed presidential election. Tue, 2/09
It's a wrap! Hospitals test new, more modest gown
The British government is getting behind a plan to replace drafty open-backed hospital gowns with versions that preserve patients' modesty. Tue, 2/09
Netanyahu's government tries to save settler house
The Israeli government has stepped in to save a house built illegally by Jewish settlers in a volatile Palestinian neighborhood in east Jerusalem, complicating already troubled U.S. efforts to renew Mideast peacemaking. Tue, 2/09
Newark airport breach suspect pleads not guilty
A lawyer for a Rutgers University graduate student charged with a January security breach at Newark Liberty Airport that led to worldwide flight delays entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday and defended his client as "simply a lovesick man who made a mistake." Tue, 2/09
Nigeria: Vice president now acting president
Nigeria's parliament empowered Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to run Africa's most populous nation Tuesday in place of an ill and absent president, striving for a political end to a crisis that ground the government to a virtual halt and triggered the resumption of an insurgency in the vital oil sector. Tue, 2/09
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NY governor says he'll step aside only 'in a box'
New York Gov. David Paterson, defying calls from even fellow Democrats to drop out of the race for a full term, said Tuesday that he would leave only if the voters turned him out through the ballot box, or "in a box." Tue, 2/09
Palestinian force makes gains in West Bank
The security men brandished their weapons and ordered the suspicious car to halt, forcing the occupants to get out and put their hands in their air. The suspects were quickly handcuffed, frisked and made to kneel on the ground as the vehicle was swept for explosives. Tue, 2/09
Scottish man's terror conviction overturned
The conviction of a man accused of wanting to become a suicide bomber was overturned Tuesday after a court in Scotland ruled that the trial judge did not properly instruct the jury. Tue, 2/09
Senate OKs resolution opposing terror trial in NYC
The New York Senate has passed a resolution opposing trials of terrorists being held in New York City. Tue, 2/09
Somali pirates release cargo ship with 26 crew
The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have freed a Panama-flagged cargo ship and its crew of 26 after a ransom was paid. Tue, 2/09
State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007
The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest warning sign to emerge about the massive recall. Tue, 2/09
Stranded panda lured to safety in China
It was like getting a cat out of a tree - Sichuan style. Tue, 2/09
Tymoshenko camp vows to challenge Ukraine vote
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko plans to legally challenge the results of the presidential runoff that opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appears to have won, her campaign said Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
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UN envoy arrives in North Korea to spur nuke talks
A senior U.N. envoy pressed ahead Wednesday with international efforts to get North Korea back into nuclear disarmament talks, during the world body's first high-level visit to the reclusive state in nearly six years. Tue, 2/09
Health crisis in Haiti enters a deadly new phase
Fourteen-month-old Abigail Charlot survived Haiti's cataclysmic earthquake but not its miserable aftermath. Brought into the capital's General Hospital with fever and diarrhea, little Abigail literally dried up. Tue, 2/09
HHS secretary asks insurer to justify huge rate hike
The Obama administration on Monday asked California's largest for-profit health insurer to justify plans to raise customers' premiums by... Mon, 2/08
Study links age of both parents to autism risk
Older mothers are more likely than younger ones to have a child with autism, and older fathers significantly contribute to the risk of the... Mon, 2/08
Despite millions in tax credits, wind-energy firms aren't hiring
Despite the Obama administration's efforts to create jobs making wind turbines in America, some companies say that sluggish demand for wind... Mon, 2/08
Michael Jackson's physician is charged
Nearly eight months after Michael Jackson died suddenly, his personal physician was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter for providing... Mon, 2/08
Obituary
Rep. John Murtha, influential Pennsylvania lawmaker, dies at 77
Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a gruff ex-Marine who used his immense power in military spending to funnel hundreds of millions of dollars... Mon, 2/08
Study finds toxic mix of smoke, indoor pollutant
A common indoor air chemical reacts with residues of tobacco smoke clinging to clothing, skin and surfaces to form potent carcinogens, researchers at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in California reported in a study published Monday. Mon, 2/08
Wind farm off Cape Cod a test for future of energy industry
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar journeyed out into Nantucket Sound on a Coast Guard vessel last week to signal the Obama administration's... Mon, 2/08
Business & Technologydrugstore.com posts 4Q loss despite sales growth
Bellevue-based Internet retailer Drugstore.com said expenses related to its planned purchase of another Web site operator contributed to... Tue, 2/09
FDA postpones panel meeting to review Cell Therapeutics drug
Cell Therapeutics said the Food and Drug Administration had postponed Wednesday's meeting of outside cancer experts who were to review the Seattle-based biotech company's drug pixantrone because of the severe weather conditions in Washington, D.C. Tue, 2/09
GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee
Senate Democrats on Tuesday failed to push through President Barack Obama's choice of a union lawyer to serve on the National Labor Relations Board after two of their own joined Republicans to block the nomination. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 05:36 PM
Obama to take health bill that's not all he wants
Signaling he'd meet critics part way on health care, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he's willing to sign a bill even if it doesn't deliver everything he pursued through a year of grinding effort at risk of going down as a dismal failure. Tue, 2/09
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Seattle Genetics' 4Q loss narrows as revenue doubles
Bothell based biotechnology company Seattle Genetics said its fourth-quarter loss narrowed on higher revenue from partnerships. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 04:51 PM
Alaska Air dropping Jones Soda beverages, going back to Coca-Cola
Less than two years after switching to beverages from Seattle underdog Jones Soda on their flights, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will move back to pop giant Coca-Cola on March 1. Tue, 2/09
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Apartment giant buys complex near Seattle University
National apartment giant Equity Residential of Chicago has purchased the Rianna Apartments near Seattle University for $33.4 million. Tue, 2/09
Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American
Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and global reach, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 05:53 PM
Micron to buy Numonyx in $1.3 billion stock deal
Micron Technology says it plans to buy fellow memory chip maker Numonyx in an all-stock transaction the companies value at $1.27 billion. Tue, 2/09
Stocks jump on hopes for Greece debt rescue
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that a resolution was near for Greece's debt crisis. Tue, 2/09
Southwest launches 3-day fare sale
Southwest airfares start at $39 each way on some routes under 500 miles in sale ending Thursday. Tue, 2/09
EU nations' reality: Greece's woes are theirs, too
Wealthy European nations were moving closer toward swallowing a bitter pill Tuesday: rescuing Greece from its overspending before its debts drag down the euro and stock markets all the way to Wall Street. Tue, 2/09
FAA investigating Southwest Airlines again
Federal officials are investigating Southwest Airlines over the way it handled structural repairs on dozens of jets, according to a person familiar with the situation. Tue, 2/09
Google reduces fee to break Nexus One contract
Google Inc. is shaving $200 off the fee that it charges customers of its new Nexus One phone to break a service contract with T-Mobile, as federal regulators continue to probe such fees and the rationale for them. Tue, 2/09
Job openings plunged by one-quarter last year
Finding a job got much tougher last year, as the number of available openings fell by nearly one quarter. Tue, 2/09
Strong overseas sales put fizz in Coca-Cola's 4Q
International sales again added fizz to Coca-Cola's fourth quarter, while sales in North America softened, to lift profit 55 percent in the last three months of the year. Tue, 2/09
Wholesale inventories cut 0.8 percent in December
Businesses slashed wholesale inventories sharply in December, a much weaker showing than expected and a troubling sign that companies are still too pessimistic about the economy to begin restocking shelves on a sustained basis. Tue, 2/09
REI names California doctor to board
Kent-based outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI has named Stephen Lockhart, an anesthesiologist and chief medical officer at the East Bay... Tue, 2/09
Ben & Jerry's CEO resigns
Ben & Jerry's CEO and Vice President of Global Brand Development Walt Freese is resigning, the ice cream company announced Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
Boeing makes exec changes in finance, shared services
Boeing named corporate controller and vice president of finance Rob Pasterick the president of the company's Shared Services Group. Tue, 2/09
Jan. freeze damaged 4 percent of Fla. oranges
Florida citrus growers lost more than 4 percent of their orange crop and more than 3 percent of their grapefruit crop during last month's freezing weather, according to estimates released Tuesday. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 04:56 PM
Private colleges looking to rein in financial aid
In the last year, the nation's private colleges have laid off staff, shelved construction projects, slashed sports teams and turned down thermostats to cut costs. But student financial aid has kept flowing. Tue, 2/09
S&P cuts outlook on Citigroup, Bank of America
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday cut its outlook on Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp. to "negative" from "stable," saying bond holders could take a hit if the government steps in again to support banks. Tue, 2/09
SAS to raise cash, cut 700 jobs after Q4 loss
SAS stocks nosedived Tuesday after the Scandinavian airline group posted a fourth-quarter loss and asked shareholders for 5 billion kronor ($670 million) to help repair its ailing finances. Tue, 2/09
Warner CEO sees e-book `fracas' as helping music
The head of Warner Music Group expressed hope on Tuesday that the recent "fracas" over the price of e-books would help give content creators such as his company more pricing power over device makers. Tue, 2/09
NYC developer charged with stealing from investors
A real estate developer who once claimed to own $2.7 billion dollars worth of New York skyscrapers has been charged with stealing millions of dollars from investors. Tue, 2/09
Southwest launches 3-day fare sale
Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 05:38 PM
Consumers tepid as Disney posts flat 1Q profit
Consumers sent tepid signals to The Walt Disney Co. during the holiday quarter, as many of them still required discounts to step into theme parks and reduced spending on food, beverages and merchandise when they got there. Tue, 2/09
DOT: Delta, US Airways can swap slots
The government says Delta Air Lines and US Airways can swap takeoff and landing slots at airports in New York and Washington, but there's a catch: They must sell some of the slots to protect competition. Tue, 2/09
McDonald's sales figure rises 2.6 percent in Jan.
McDonald's Inc., the world's largest fast-food chain, said Tuesday a key sales comparison rose 2.6 percent in January, as strong overseas sales more than offset a decline in the U.S. Tue, 2/09
MillerCoors 4Q profit rises on savings
The joint venture of SABMiller and Molson Coors Brewing turned a fourth-quarter profit through cost savings, though the shaky economy cut into revenue from beer. Tue, 2/09
Online ad improvement seen in IAC's 4Q loss
Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter because it wrote down the value of its search business, but the results beat expectations and offered the latest indication that the online advertising market is improving. Tue, 2/09
Pulte Homes posts loss for Q4
Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, and the nation's largest homebuilder expressed cautious optimism for housing demand this year. Tue, 2/09
UBS makes Q4 profit, but withdrawals continue
Swiss bank UBS AG posted a fourth-quarter profit of 1.205 billion Swiss francs ($1.12 billion) Tuesday, beating analysts' expectations partly thanks to a tax credit, but disappointing investors with news that rich clients are still withdrawing large sums of money. Tue, 2/09
747-8 soars smoothly on first outing
The mammoth 747-8 plane earned an enthusiastic thumbs-up from its chief test pilot, who said the stretched new version of the iconic plane could easily be flown by "any 747 crew in the world." Mon, 2/08
If you think Europe's debt woes are all Greek to you, they're not
Stock trading was volatile on Wall Street and across the globe Monday from fear that a debt crisis is gathering steam in Europe. They're symptoms of a... Mon, 2/08
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Sideline Chatter
Further proof that Saints fans are batty
What's dis with the Who Dat? "You could tell the Saints fans," wrote the Miami Herald's Dave Barry of his Super Bowl experience, "because... Tue, 2/09
Community sports & recreation datebook
Baseball 2010 Baseball Coaches Clinic — with Steve Goucher and Shane Cronin are offered weekends through March at your location. $400 league payment. Free to... Tue, 2/09
SI swimsuit edition puts Roddick's wife on cover
Model Brooklyn Decker landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year. Tue, 2/09
Jerry Brewer
Huskies softball pitcher Danielle Lawrie: A star on the field, not in her mind
Washington's Danielle Lawrie led the Huskies to the NCAA softball title last year, and was named player of the year. The senior pitcher doesn't like to think of herself as a star, though. Mon, 2/08
Mariners' Cliff Lee out about 3 weeks after minor foot surgery
New Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee had surgery last week to remove a bone spur that had broken loose in his foot, but is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Pitchers and catchers report for spring training on Feb. 18. Mon, 2/08
Mercer Island thrives on team in its drive for five
Despite a new head coach and graduating a talented senior class, Mercer Island is all about the team as it tries to earn its fifth straight Class 3A boys state swimming championship. Mon, 2/08
New Orleans celebrates Super Bowl title
New Orleans coach Sean Payton, QB Drew Brees still have trouble grasping team's Super Bowl title. Mon, 2/08
Super Bowl most watched TV show ever
Move over Hawkeye Pierce, looks like Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints just took your ratings crown along with the Super Bowl title... Mon, 2/08
Quincy Pondexter earns fourth Pac-10 Player of Week honor
UW senior one of only four players to get award four times in season Mon, 2/08
Pac-10 hires former Big 12 commissioner Kevin Weiberg as deputy commissioner
Kevin Weiberg, a former Big 12 commissioner, was hired by the Pac-10 as deputy commissioner. Two topics that no doubt will occupy some of Weiberg's time: the possibility of conference expansion and a potential league TV network. Mon, 2/08
NW Briefs
Edward Aliverti, famous wrestling announcer, dies at 77 | Northwest briefs
Edward Aliverti of Edmonds, a nationally renowned wrestling announcer, died Feb. 3 after a battle with cancer. He was 77. Mr. Aliverti announced wrestling meets... Mon, 2/08
Milwaukee Brewers to honor commissioner Bud Selig with statue outside park | Baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers are building a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it Aug. 24. Selig headed a group that bought the Seattle Pilots in bankruptcy court in 1970, moved the franchise to Milwaukee and renamed it Brewers. Mon, 2/08
Orlando's Vince Carter scores season-high 48 in 123-117 victory over New Orleans
Vince Carter goes 19 of 27, leads Magic's big rally Mon, 2/08
Seattle Times Stars of the Week
Kentlake wrestler Jeff Harjehausen, Redmond basketball player Chandler Jones and the Everett wrestling team are Stars of the Week for Feb. 1-6. Mon, 2/08
Seattle Times boys basketball state rankings
1. Federal Way 19-1 2. Gonzaga Prep (Spokane) 17-1 3. Curtis (University Place) 19-1 4. Jackson (Mill Creek) 16-2 5. Richland 16-3 6. Walla Walla 16-3 7... Mon, 2/08
Seattle Times girls basketball state rankings
1. Auburn Riverside 20-0 2. Federal Way 17-3 3. Woodinville 17-1 4. Kentwood (Covington) 16-4 5. Edmonds-Woodway 17-1 6. Chiawana (Pasco (Pasco) 17-2... Mon, 2/08
Sports on the air
Tuesday NBA basketball TV Radio 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Portland CSN Midnight* Oklahoma City at Portland CSN College basketball 4 p.m. Men, Tennessee at Vanderbilt... Mon, 2/08
Statewide basketball scores
Anacortes 62, Sedro-Woolley 46 Davenport 54, Reardan 48 Lind-Ritzville 59, Liberty (Spangle) 38 Lynden 47, Nooksack Valley 44 Mount Vernon... Mon, 2/08
Danica Patrick is set to make NASCAR debut Saturday | Auto racing
Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The IndyCar star will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in Saturday's second-tier Nationwide Series race. Mon, 2/08
Where they're biting, where they're not | Fishing
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NFL faces possibility of no salary cap, work stoppage
A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming. The smiles might soon disappear... Mon, 2/08
No. 4 Villanova beats No. 5 West Virginia in Big East | College basketball
Scottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 4 Villanova held off No. 5 West Virginia 82-75 in a Big East basketball game Monday night. Mon, 2/08
America's Cup opener is postponed until Wednesday | Sailing
The opening race of the eagerly anticipated America's Cup sailing showdown between two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland and American challenger BMW Oracle Racing was postponed from Monday to Wednesday because of light, unsteady wind. Mon, 2/08
NEW - 04:31 PM
Driving to the Olympics? Get updates on border delays
If you're driving to Vancouver, B.C. or Whistler for the Winter Olympics, here's how to get details on U.S.-Canada border crossings, wait times and more — including while you're on the road. Tue, 2/09
EntertainmentJackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing
Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case - a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death. Tue, 2/09
Angelina Jolie visits Haiti with UN refugee body
Angelina Jolie began two days of meetings with Haiti earthquake victims Tuesday in her role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. refugee agency. Tue, 2/09
Life imitates art in Oscar-nominated Israeli film
There's a reason for the gritty feel of reality in "Ajami," an Oscar-nominated Israeli film about the lives of Arabs and Jews in the impoverished, crime-ridden neighborhoods of this Mediterranean city: Its amateur actors' lives eerily mirror their art. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 04:40 PM
Lil Wayne NY sentencing put off for dental surgery
After rap star Lil Wayne spent months bidding farewell to his fans and his freedom, what loomed for him Tuesday was a dental chair, not a house of detention. Tue, 2/09
UPDATE - 05:47 PM
Obama says music fueled civil rights movement
President Barack Obama says the music of the civil rights era helped fuel freedom marches then and equality today. Tue, 2/09
Sinatra, Martin to receive stars in Las Vegas
Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. Tue, 2/09
Angelina Jolie to visit Haiti with UN refugee body
The U.N. refugee agency says its goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with earthquake victims. Tue, 2/09
HK studio behind 'TMNT,' 'Astro Boy' shuts down
The Hong Kong studio behind "TMNT" and "Astro Boy" has shut down as its parent company tries to recover from losses. Tue, 2/09
Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star
A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking. Tue, 2/09
TV show fined for killing, eating rat — with risotto
A British broadcaster has been convicted of animal cruelty after two reality show contestants skinned, cooked and ate a rat during filming in Australia. Tue, 2/09
UK group urges Elton John to cancel Israel show
A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel. Tue, 2/09
A Q&A with director Wilson Milam, at the helm of 'Glengarry Glen Ross'
A talk with Tony-nominated Wilson Milam, back in town to direct "Glengarry Glen Ross" at Seattle Rep. Mon, 2/08
Review: 'Love Song' at ArtsWest tries to examine the power of love and make-believe
"Love Songs" at ArtsWest asks a thought-provoking question but wraps it in fluff and one-liners. Mon, 2/08
CD review: Hot Chip's 'One Life Stand'
A review of Hot Chip's "One Life Stand" — disco/hip-hop/emo for the smart set. Mon, 2/08
'American Idol's' arrival in Hollywood is a Tuesday TV pick
After weeks of auditions (both good and bad), we've finally arrived at Hollywood Week and the addition of Ellen DeGeneres as a judge on the panel with Randy, Kara and Simon. Mon, 2/08
Journalist and historian Garry Wills at Town Hall Seattle Tuesday
Journalist and historian Garry Wills will discuss his book "Bomb Power: The Modern Presidency and the National Security State" Tuesday. Mon, 2/08
Local books: nature poems, becoming a carnivore and a 'stand-up economist'
A last volume of verse by Seattle poet Crysta Casey tops this week's list of books of local interest. Mon, 2/08
New DVDs | 'A Serious Man,' 'The Stepfather,' 'The Time Traveler's Wife,' 'Couples Retreat'
New DVD releases for Tuesday, Feb. 9, include Oscar nominee "A Serious Man," "The Stepfather," "The Time Traveler's Wife" and "Couple Retreat." Mon, 2/08
Step away from the altar: Book explores why some enter doomed marriages
A Q&A with the author of "Serious Doubts: Why People Marry When They Know It Won't Last." Mon, 2/08
QVC to hit red carpet in search of celebs, shoppers
QVC, the shopping network, is turning the red carpet into a literal marketplace, throwing a live-for-TV party on Oscars weekend, and inviting celebrity guests to mingle and sell. Mon, 2/08
LivingFirst lady begins fight against childhood obesity
Michelle Obama on Tuesday unveiled "Let's Move" - her national public awareness campaign against childhood obesity, a problem she says concerns her both as first lady and as a mom. Tue, 2/09
Ask about a mystery menu item before ordering
Diners should ask what a mystery item is before ordering or they could be in for a culinary surprise. Tue, 2/09
First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him. Tue, 2/09
Keeping brown sugar soft
Marshmallows can be the key to keeping brown sugar soft. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Chicken Breast Stuffed with Garlic Spinach
Spinach is the star of this recipe for Chicken Breast with Garlic Spinach. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cake
This Flourless Chocolate Cake would make a good Valentine's dessert. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Mexican Orange Chicken
Mexican Orange Chicken is a quick-to-fix dinner on a busy night. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Mushroom and Shallot-Stuffed Bread
This recipe for Mushroom and Shallot-Stuffed Bread is a great winter treat. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Shrimp And Egg Fried Rice Timbale
This Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice Timbale makes an eye-appealing presentation on a plate. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Steve's Garden Vegetarian Chili
Steve Petusevsky offers vegetarian recipes. This week's recipe is Steve's Garden Chili. Tue, 2/09
Recipe: Umami Shrimp
This is a recipe for a quick-to-fix weeknight dinner — Umami Shrimp. Tue, 2/09
Recipes: Chicken Paillards with Avocado-Pomegranate Salsa, Avocado BLT and more
Avocados are in abundance in store right now and here are three recipes that showcase them — Avocado and Crispy Prosciutto Salad, Chicken Paillards with Avocado-Pomegranate Salsa and Avocado BLT. Tue, 2/09
NEW - 05:15 PM
Unhappy Hipsters' parody Web site is a hit
Tired of neo-modernism and too-cool-to-be-lived-in décor? The Web site Unhappy Hipsters is a welcome satirical addition to the often self-serious world of home design. Tue, 2/09
Henpecked men were a fave theme of Super Bowl ads
So you're a guy? Poor you! Tue, 2/09
Buyers seek smarter and smaller homes, survey says
Forget the McMansion, buyers are leaning toward 'sensible,' smaller homes, according to a survey of more than 2,000 people. Mon, 2/08
Clothes that transition from workout to workplace
Fitness brands are acknowledging the workout/life balance with fashions the extend from gym apparel to weekend wear — and even weekday ready. A roundup of some of the brands and Web sites offering the clothes. Mon, 2/08
How clean are those pre-washed salad greens?
Lab tests of 208 containers of 16 brands of greens found several types of bacteria, which could be a signal of inadequate sanitation, according to a study by Consumer Reports. Mon, 2/08
5 tips on adding fish to a healthful diet
Easy ways to get the benefits of eating fish without some of the worries. Mon, 2/08
Collectors drink up beer cans and memorabilia
Every can holds a memory for a collector who has more than 8,500 beer cans displayed in his house. Donald Roussin, a buyer for Boeing, says he even bought the house because its 18-foot cathedral ceilings offered more display space for the cans and 10,000 brewery collectibles. Mon, 2/08
Inexpensive ways to pamper dry skin
Fashion Q&A: Tips on cheap, effective moisturizers for dry skin and selecting an appropriate color to wear to an evening wedding. Mon, 2/08
Is it too late to enroll in Medicare Part B?
Social Security Q&A: I didn't enroll in Medicare Part B back when my Part A started a few years ago. Can I enroll now? Mon, 2/08
Some doctors tout NanoKnife for tumor removal
Some doctors are using the NanoKnife, a series of needlelike steel probes with an electrical generator, to poke infinitesimal holes in a tumor's cellular walls, causing them to die naturally and be routinely discarded by the body. Mon, 2/08
Travel & OutdoorsRick Steves' Europe
What's new in Rome and Venice for 2010
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year. Tue, 2/09
German traveler in Brazil airport for a month
A German man who went to Brazil for a woman he met on the Internet has been camping out in an airport for more than a month after thieves took all his money and possessions Tue, 2/09
Travel Troubleshooter
Some travel companies suing their customers
Travel company lawsuits against customers appear to be on the rise. The reason: money. Tue, 2/09
OpinionNEW - 04:23 PM
Lynne Varner / Times editorial columnist
Court ruling should spur action on education funding
A King County Superior Court ruling that state lawmakers are not living up to their constitutional duty to amply provide for public education ought to spur action and tough decisions. Tue, 2/09
NEW - 04:23 PM
Guest columnist
Give law enforcement more leeway to prosecute users of child pornography
Washington's laws designed to punish people who access or trade child pornography are too lenient and have not kept up with advancing technology. Prosecutors Mark Roe and Lisa Johnson urge the Legislature to pass bills to make it easier to fight such child exploitation. Tue, 2/09
David Brooks / Syndicated columnist
Obama's White House keeps its cool in turbulent times
The surprisingly smooth relationship between President Obama and Vice President Biden is part of the broader White House culture, writes columnist David Brooks. Whatever their relations with the country might be, the atmosphere in the White House appears surprisingly tranquil. Tue, 2/09
Guest columnist
Washington has benefited from a century of Scouting
As Boy Scouts of America marks its 100th anniversary, guest columnist Hans Zeiger notes that Northwest Scouts have made the region better not only through personal enrichment from the organization but through countless volunteer hours improving trails and parks. Tue, 2/09
Bob Herbert / Syndicated columnist
Those at the bottom feel the brunt of nation's economic pain
Politicians and talking heads are telling you that joblessness and underemployment in America's low-income households rival that in the Great Depression of the 1930s, writes columnist Bob Herbert. Tue, 2/09