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Local NewsState Senate passes tax package, remains at odds with House on sales tax
Senate Democrats approved a revised tax plan on Friday with a smaller, two-tenths-of-a-cent sales-tax increase, hoping to break a stalemate with the House. Sat, 3/20
Boy Scouts sex files now evidence in Ore. lawsuit
The Boy Scouts of America call them "perversion files," internal documents used to track Scout leaders suspected of sexually abuse young boys. On Friday they became part of the public record in an Oregon lawsuit. Sat, 3/20
Missing boy's death ruled an accidental drowning
The Pierce County medical examiner's office said Friday that 8-year-old Azriel Carver drowned and that his death was an accident. The search for the boy's missing mother, Shantina Smiley, 29, resumed Friday, including an aerial search in the vicinity of Fox Island where the boy's body was found, but nothing new was found. Fri, 3/19
Worker apparently burned by mustard gas at Oregon weapons depot
A worker prepping chemical weapons for destruction at Oregon's Umatilla Depot appears to have been burned by a mustard agent in what may be the first exposure-related injury since the depot began incinerating its chemical weapons stockpile in 2004. Fri, 3/19
1 dead, 1 hurt as plane crashes in front yard of Lewis County house
A small plane carrying two people has crashed in the front yard of a house in Lewis County. Fri, 3/19
Ecotrust sells first carbon credits from Olympic Peninsula forest
A for-profit subsidiary of Portland-based Ecotrust has sold its first carbon credits from Washington forestland it owns. Fri, 3/19
Judge weighs Ballard 'missing link' to Burke-Gilman Trail
Attorneys for Ballard maritime businesses and the city of Seattle were in court Friday presenting their arguments in a lawsuit over the proposed alignment of the "missing link" of the Burke-Gilman Trail. Fri, 3/19
Lawsuit claims Boy Scouts has hidden extensive documents about sexual abuse
The Boy Scouts of America has long kept an extensive archive of secret documents that chronicle the sexual abuse of young boys by Scout leaders over the years. Fri, 3/19
Light rail ridership up from Westlake Center to Sea-Tac in February
After a late-2009 downturn, the new Link light-rail line posted its best ridership numbers in February, averaging 16,741 weekday trips. Fri, 3/19
Man who stole veteran's identity is sentenced
A man who stole the identity of a decorated Army soldier to obtain veteran's benefits has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison. Fri, 3/19
Murder suspect is apprehended hiding in Ohio
The accused killer of an up-and-coming Seattle rap artist and promoter was arrested on Friday in Ohio after a nearly four-month manhunt. Fri, 3/19
SDOT proposes Broadway-only alignment for streetcar route
Seattle Department of Transportation officials have recommended a Broadway Avenue route to for a streetcar that will link the Capitol Hill and International District light-rail stations by 2013. If approved, construction would begin in fall 2011, with operations beginning in fall 2013. Fri, 3/19
White Center annexation vote put on hold by Seattle
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and the City Council have decided to delay an annexation of the White Center area until at least 2011 because paying for services there would be so expensive. Fri, 3/19
Man pleads guilty to forcing girl, 15, into prostitution
A man who kidnapped a 15-year-old girl last year and held her hostage to be his prostitute has pleaded guilty in Clark County Superior Court to the promotion of commercial sexual abuse of a minor. Fri, 3/19
Tree art reminds us anonymous gifts have special beauty
It's not too often that tree stumps make people think of medieval Jewish philosophers. But recently, as I was driving near my home in the Woodinville-Duvall area, that's just what happened. Fri, 3/19
Accident claims Kennewick man's guide dog
KENNEWICK — Bernard Vinther lost his vision years ago, and now he's lost his best friend and guide dog, Kaber. Vinther ... Fri, 3/19
King County gets $25M to fight obesity and tobacco use
The King County Health Department has won a $25.5 million grant to address obesity and tobacco use. Fri, 3/19
Pedestrian struck by car in crosswalk
A 45-year-old woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries following a car-pedestrian accident early Friday in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood. Fri, 3/19
Frustrated Democrats try to close deal
Struggling to close a $2.8 billion budget shortfall and unable to agree on how to do it, lawmakers in Olympia entered legislative overtime this week. Fri, 3/19
Nation & WorldObama appeals to Iranian people in Internet video
In a fresh appeal directly to the Iranian people, President Barack Obama says in an online video that the United States wants more educational and cultural exchanges for their students and better access to the Internet to give them a more hopeful future. Sat, 3/20
Year's biggest sandstorm turns Beijing sky orange
China's capital woke up to orange-tinted skies Saturday as the strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country's north, delaying some flights at Beijing's airport and prompting a dust warning for Seoul. Sat, 3/20
Judge: $575M settlement rejected for 9/11 'heroes'
A federal judge rejected a multimillion dollar settlement for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money. Sat, 3/20
Obama making final health care pitch to House Dems
Claiming unstoppable momentum but still short of the goal line, President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill to rally House Democrats for a final push on landmark health care legislation. Sat, 3/20
UN chief is shown Israeli settlements, barrier
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Saturday got a closer look at what has emerged as a main obstacle to restarting Mideast peace talks - Israeli settlements on Palestinian-claimed land. Sat, 3/20
Heavy rains swamp camps holding Haiti's homeless
One of the heaviest rainfalls since Haiti's Jan. 12 earthquake swamped homeless camps Friday, offering a grim reminder that the government and aid groups haven't gotten quake victims to higher ground yet, and the rainy season is upon them. Fri, 3/19
Pope Benedict XVI to address sex-abuse scandal
Pope Benedict XVI addresses Ireland on Saturday in a letter apologizing for the sex-abuse scandal in Ireland, a message being watched by Catholics from Boston to Berlin to see if it also acknowledges decades of Vatican-approved cover-ups. Fri, 3/19
Costliest part of Dems' plan: Health-insurance subsidies averaging $6,000
The final health-care legislation that House Democrats are striving to pass this weekend would give about 19 million Americans subsidies averaging $6,000. Fri, 3/19
Dutch fume over comment that gay troops led to Balkans massacre
op Dutch leaders ditched their usual diplomacy Friday in an angry reaction to suggestions by a retired U.S. general that allowing openly gay soldiers to serve in their military was partially to blame for Europe's worst massacre since World War II. Fri, 3/19
Little fanfare for 7th anniversary of war in Iraq
Seven years after the first bombs in the war to oust Saddam Hussein, Iraqis went about their business Friday as if it was just another day. Fri, 3/19
Octuplets' mother, 14 kids could face eviction in Southern California
It's been fairly quiet at the Southern California home of octuplets mother Nadya Suleman. Fri, 3/19
Strike looms as British Airways talks collapse
A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew affecting thousands of travelers is going ahead Saturday after last-ditch talks between the airline's management and union leaders collapsed. Fri, 3/19
Biologist fired in death of last known U.S. wild jaguar
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has fired an employee based on results of an internal investigation into the capture and death of what was the only known wild jaguar in the U.S. Fri, 3/19
Godfather of energy efficiency may measure up for real
Scientists have long named units of measurement for the pioneers who brought to light aspects of the invisible world. Fri, 3/19
Nevada wild-horse roundup death toll rises
Activists in Nevada are questioning the rising death toll from a government roundup of wild horses from the range north of Reno. Fri, 3/19
New York police: Sorry for pounding on your door 50 different days by mistake
Cheesecake in hand, the police commissioner personally apologized Friday for the 50 or so mistaken, door-pounding visits that police have made to the home of a bewildered Brooklyn couple in the past eight years. Fri, 3/19
7th anniversary of Iraq War passes, little noticed
It was a day like any other day - except that it was the seventh anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. And, for the most part, that was forgotten. Fri, 3/19
Air Canada supports supposedly suicidal pilot
Air Canada is standing by a pilot whose co-workers refused to fly with him, fearing he was suicidal and accusing him of threatening to ditch his aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean. Fri, 3/19
American released from Myanmar returns to US soil
A pro-democracy activist jailed for months in Myanmar after trying to visit his sick mother in prison arrived home in the United States on Friday, capping weeks of discussions between the ruling military junta and the U.S. State Department. Fri, 3/19
Calif boosts sex offender tracking
California parole officials said Friday they have ordered increased monitoring of all sex offenders after recent high-profile lapses, most notably in the case of a young woman who was held captive for 18 years by a convicted rapist. Fri, 3/19
Chile lowers death toll from February quake to 452
Chile is lowering the confirmed death toll from its February earthquake to 452 victims. Fri, 3/19
Clinton says agreement with Russia near on nukes
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that American and Russian negotiators are "on the brink" of agreement on a nuclear arms reduction treaty. Fri, 3/19
Malcolm X assassin granted parole in New York
One of three men convicted of killing Malcolm X 45 years ago was granted release from weekends in prison in his 17th appearance before a state parole board. Fri, 3/19
Mom of octuplets may lose home to foreclosure
Octuplets mom Nadya Suleman could be kicked out of her Southern California home. Fri, 3/19
NYC cops sorry for pounding couple's door 50 times
Cheesecake in hand, the police commissioner personally apologized Friday for the 50 or so mistaken, door-pounding visits that police have made to the home of a bewildered elderly Brooklyn couple in the past eight years. Fri, 3/19
Pope's Irish letter faces critical Catholic world
Pope Benedict XVI addresses Ireland on Saturday in a letter apologizing for the sex abuse scandal here - a message being watched closely by Catholics from Boston to Berlin to see if it also acknowledges decades of Vatican-approved cover-ups. Fri, 3/19
Report: Nurse assistants rehired after misconduct
A state Senate report released Friday said nurse assistants who lost their certification over abuse, negligence or theft in nursing homes were able to go to work as caregivers in assisted living facilities because of a computer tracking loophole. Fri, 3/19
Weather service lowers predicted Red River crest
The projected crest of the Red River at Fargo, N.D., has dropped a half-foot, which is good news for a city braced for flooding. Fri, 3/19
Yemen president: War with northern rebels is over
Yemen's president on Friday declared the country's six-year war with northern rebels over, saying the Shiite militants are living up to a cease-fire agreement signed last month. Fri, 3/19
Business & Technology'Bizarre' tanker twist: Russians will bid against Boeing for Air Force contract
Russia's government-owned aerospace company United Aircraft will announce Monday it is competing against Boeing for the $40 billion refueling-tanker contract, a Los Angeles attorney for the company said Friday. Fri, 3/19
An abundance of free Wi-Fi across the Northwest
A few weeks ago, I explained all the various options to get ubiquitous Internet access via second-, third-, and fourth-generation (2G, 3G, and 4G) mobile broadband networks. The one thing those networks don't offer? Free access. You pay, and quite heftily in some cases, for the convenience of ubiquity. Fri, 3/19
Boeing to boost 777, 747 output to meet demand
Boeing's manufacturing rate on the 777 will return to seven a month in mid-2011, instead of early 2012, and output of the 747 jumbo jet will rise to two a month, from about one and a half, starting in mid-2012. Fri, 3/19
Incentives send auto sales soaring
March is turning out to be a torrid month for auto sales. Several projections place the annual sales rate at 12 million to 13 ... Fri, 3/19
Judge halts deal to sell downtown Seattle's Federal Reserve building
A tentative sale — and possible demolition — of the old Federal Reserve building in downtown Seattle has been nullified by a federal judge. Fri, 3/19
Four big U.S. cities that have best weathered the recession
Minneapolis, Oklahoma City and Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., don't have much else in common. But a government report shows they've had the smallest increases in joblessness over the past two years among cities with at least 1 million people. Fri, 3/19
Interface
Pooling client storage sets this system apart
What: Symform, based in Seattle Who: Praerit Garg, president and co-founder, 38 Mission: Delivers low-cost data storage for small and midsized... Fri, 3/19
Q&A
Putting more oomph in a dragging PC
Q: I own a Dell Dimension desktop with Windows XP and 512 megabytes of RAM that is several years old, but I'd like to get a little more life out of it if possible. Fri, 3/19
Local mortgage rates
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British Air strike looms as union talks collapse
A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew is set to start at midnight Friday after last-ditch talks between the airline and its union. Fri, 3/19
FCC seeks comment on rules for TV-cable talks
Federal regulators are seeking public comment on a petition by cable, satellite and phone companies for new government rules that would give them more clout in negotiations with TV broadcasters over programming. Fri, 3/19
Icahn launches hostile bid for all of Lions Gate
Activist shareholder Carl Icahn raised the stakes in his yearlong dispute with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Friday, launching an all-out bid to take over the movie studio following disagreements over its spending. Fri, 3/19
Nintendo aims to get consoles in schools
Could Nintendo's Mario be swapping his world of magic mushrooms and ravenous dinosaurs for the staid confines of the classroom? Fri, 3/19
Stocks fall as worries about Greek debt return
Stocks halted their steady climb Friday after renewed concerns about Greece's ability to pay its debts left investors questioning a global economic recovery. Fri, 3/19
Neighborhood of the week
On the quiet side of the bridge
Though Genesee Hill is often overlooked because of its location, residents of the neighborhood in West Seattle say that's OK, it has some of the best views around. Fri, 3/19
Nation's Housing
Ask about add-on fees because some may be illegal
Many brokerage companies are adding extra fees onto their commissions to generate higher revenues, but not all of them may be legal. Fri, 3/19
Economy hammers builders' showcase
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Detroit wants to save itself by shrinking
Detroit, the very symbol of American industrial might for most of the 20th century, is drawing up a radical renewal plan that calls for turning large swaths of this now-blighted, rusted-out city back into the fields and farmland that existed before the automobile. Fri, 3/19
Home-equity lending expected to recover
Rising home prices and an improving economy will spark a modest rebound this year in home-equity lending, the driver of about 2 percent of consumer spending in the first half of the decade. Fri, 3/19
In Nevada, begging for a lower home value
One odd consequence of the recession is that, in Nevada's Clark County, more people than ever are trying to drag down their property values, which are already in the dumps. Moody's Economy.com has pegged Nevada as the only state stuck in a full-blown recession. Fri, 3/19
Loan modifications see a big jump
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Real-estate calendar
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SportsLaury not tendered, signs with the Jets
Laury, 28, played the past four seasons with Seattle, a linebacker who distinguished himself with his play on special teams. Seattle decided not to tender him a qualifying offer, which would have amounted to more than $1 million. That decision made Laury an unrestricted free agent, and he will sign with the Jets. Fri, 3/19
Mariners' Cliff Lee diagnosed with abdominal strain
Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee has lower abdominal strain, unlikely to be ready for start of season. Fri, 3/19
Larry Stone
Mike Sweeney making a strong case to make Mariners roster
It didn't seem possible at the beginning of spring training, but Mike Sweeney is making a case to make the Mariners' 25-man roster. Fri, 3/19
Game at a glance: Gonzaga 67, Florida State 60
Player of the game: Matt Bouldin, the Gonzaga senior guard, led the way with game highs of 17 points and eight rebounds in a contest in... Fri, 3/19
No. 12 Cornell cruises past No. 5 Temple, 78-65 | East Regional
Cornell lived up to its billing as the best team to come out of the Ivy League in more than a decade. Fri, 3/19
Preview: Washington vs. New Mexico
2:50 p.m. Saturday in San Jose (Ch. 7) Washington Record: 25-9 overall, 11-7 in Pac-10 Conference (3rd place). Seed: 11. RPI: 41. Bid: Automatic Automatic. Tournament... Fri, 3/19
Resilient California downs Louisville | South Regional
California's distractions now seem about as distant as the Pacific Ocean. That disappointing loss in the Pac-10 tournament? The suspension of a... Fri, 3/19
Texas A&M coach will use upsets in men's tournament to motivate Aggies
"After what happened on the men's side, I have plenty of ammunition to go into my practices," said Texas A&M coach Gary Blair. "By the time we play Portland State, they will be the Los Angeles Lakers and (Portland State guard) Claire (Faucher) will be Kobe Bryant." Fri, 3/19
Third-seeded Pittsburgh routs No. 14 Oakland | West Regional
ven on an off day for leading scorer Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh wasn't about to become the latest Big East powerhouse to bow out in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Fri, 3/19
Top-seeded Syracuse rolls to victory | West Regional
Five years ago Vermont shocked Syracuse in overtime in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Catamounts never had a chance to duplicate... Fri, 3/19
NW Briefs
Washington softball splits games in California tournament
The top-ranked Washington softball team split a pair of games Friday at the Judi Garman Classic, having its 18-game win streak snapped in a 5-3 loss to DePaul before bouncing back with an 8-0, five-inning victory over No. 23 Louisiana Lafayette. Fri, 3/19
Bellotti stepping down at Oregon
Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti is stepping down after less than a year in the position to become a college football analyst with ESPN. Fri, 3/19
Gonzaga holds on for first-round victory over Florida State
Gonzaga gave away most of its 18-point lead, but held off Florida State, 67-60, in a first-round game. Fri, 3/19
Gonzaga takes on North Carolina, tradition in first-round women's NCAA game
Gonzaga is the higher seed in Seattle matchup, but Tar Heels have the history. Fri, 3/19
Kentwood High School boys basketball coach Michael Angelidis resigns
Michael Angelidis, who coached Kentwood High to the Class 4A boys basketball state title, has resigned to spend more time with family. Fri, 3/19
Logano earns 1st career pole with top lap at Bristol
Joey Logano backed up his fast showing in practice by winning the first pole of his career Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Fri, 3/19
Roy hits last-second shot to lift Blazers
Brandon Roy rebounded from a cold spell to hit a 22-foot jumper with 0.9 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 76-74 on Friday night. Fri, 3/19
Steve Kelley
Washington coach Lorenzo Romar wins his way
Washington coach Lorenzo Romar proves you don't have to cheat to win in college basketball. And you don't have to lie to recruit. Fri, 3/19
Junior star Darington Hobson is key to New Mexico's success
Darington Hobson suffered a sprained wrist in New Mexico's first-round victory over Montana, but said he'll be ready to go against Huskies on Saturday. Fri, 3/19
Ex-U.S. prep star quits Israeli team
Former U.S. high-school star quits Israeli team. Fri, 3/19
Former Washington player Scott Didrickson will be rooting for New Mexico in Saturday matchup
Former Washington captain Scott Didrickson, who played for the Huskies from 1991-95, is a radio analyst for New Mexico games. Fri, 3/19
West Coast Conference off to 2-0 start in NCAA tournament
Gonzaga, Saint Mary's make West Coast Conference look good with first-round victories. Fri, 3/19
14th-seeded Ohio hoping to extend its run | Men's basketball notebook
Ohio coach John Groce majored in math and likes to use numbers when he's preparing his team or analyzing opponents. Fri, 3/19
Fourth-seeded Michigan State survives, escapes | Midwest Regional
A career night from Kalin Lucas. A late comeback by Raymar Morgan. And a lane violation, of all things. That's what it took to keep Michigan... Fri, 3/19
Harrington shoots 65 to grab 1-shot lead in PGA event
Padraig Harrington, already assured of a memorable week after his trip to the White House, put himself in position to make it even better at the Transitions Championship on Friday. Fri, 3/19
Yankees, Red Sox, Dodgers told to speed up games
Tweaking the postseason schedule. Eliminating the link between the All-Star Game and the World Series. Adding replay for fair-or-foul calls... Fri, 3/19
After slow start, Pittsburgh routs Oakland 89-66
Jermaine Dixon and Gilbert Brown scored 17 points apiece and Pittsburgh avoided becoming the latest Big East powerhouse to get knocked off in the first round of the NCAA tournament, overcoming a slow start to rout Oakland 89-66 on Friday in the West Regional. Fri, 3/19
Bellotti announces he's stepping down as Oregon AD
Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti is stepping down after less than a year in the position to become a college football analyst with ESPN. Fri, 3/19
Grant, Johnson lead Purdue past Siena 72-64
Purdue played the us-against-the-world game to open the NCAA tournament. Fri, 3/19
Missouri stifles Booker, beats Clemson 86-78
Kim English and Keith Ramsey each scored 20 points, and Missouri's swarming defense lived up to its reputation during an 86-78 victory over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday. Fri, 3/19
Texas A&M beats Utah State 69-53
When Texas A&M guard Derrick Roland broke his leg in December it forced some drastic lineup changes for the Aggies, including freshman Khris Middleton being moved into the starting lineup. Fri, 3/19
Wisconsin avoids upset, beats Wofford 53-49
Not surprisingly, Wisconsin relied on its defense to beat pesky Wofford. Fri, 3/19
Baylor's 6-8 star makes NCAA debut
Brittney Griner used to be known as the YouTube Girl for the way her impressive dunks as a high schooler went viral across the Internet... Fri, 3/19
Guardians of the game: NFL's competition committee
The suggestions come flying in from everywhere. Change overtime. Add more teams to the playoffs. Eliminate the wedge. Modify instant replay replay... Fri, 3/19
Friday's detailed prep golf results
WesCo At Nile GC (par 33) Team scores — Edmonds-Woodway 192 strokes, Mountlake Terrace 218, Meadowdale 220, Lynnwood 253. Individuals — 1 (tie)... Fri, 3/19
Friday's detailed prep lacrosse results
Issaquah 11, Overlake 6 (Jake Fritz, IS, 3 goals, 2 assists; Ben Director, IS, 2 goals; Kevin Powers, IS, 1 goal, 1 assist, 9 ground balls... Fri, 3/19
Friday's detailed prep tennis results
Cady O'Dell, OH, beat Bailey Abdo, 6-0, 6-2; Erin Neilon, OH, beat Kelsey Ghirardo, 6-2, 6-1; Laurin Rico, OH, beat Toria Morcom, 6-1, 6-4... Fri, 3/19
Silvertips win in overtime
Dan Iwanski tucked the puck into an empty net after a perfect pass from Clayton Cumiskey 5:18 into overtime to lift the Everett Silvertips to a 5-4 win over the Kelowna Rockets in the opening game of the Western Conference playoffs. Fri, 3/19
Sports on the air
Saturday MLB spring training TV Radio 1:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Arizona FSN 710 5:30 p.m.* Seattle vs. Arizona FSN College basketball tournaments... Fri, 3/19
Woods' decision shows how his life has changed
Tiger Woods faced a clear choice as he contemplated his return to professional golf. Fri, 3/19
EntertainmentGuests for the Sunday TV news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: Sat, 3/20
Review: '3 by Dove' lets PNB dancers soar
Pacific Northwest Ballet's "3 By Dove" is a stirring evening of dance by Ulysses Dove. It includes the newly reconstructed 1992 ballet "Serious Pleasures." Fri, 3/19
Review: Guest conductor Sinaisky puts sizzle in Symphony's night
Guest conductor Vassily Sinaisky led the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Chorale through a sizzling program Thursday night. Fri, 3/19
Freeloader alert: Free wine tasting Sunday in Georgetown and SoDo
The Seattle Times Freeloader: When cheap isn't cheap enough. This week: Free wine tasting in South Seattle. Next week: Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's ice cream shops. Fri, 3/19
Community events this weekend include Village Green at U Village
Celebrate the first day of spring with activities and vendors to freshen up your garden, yard and patio, noon-4 p.m. Saturday; seminars include container... Fri, 3/19
Demi Moore's Twitter account part of suicide help
Actresses Demi Moore and Nia Vardalos were linked to an online chain of Twitter posts that ultimately led to Florida authorities intervening Friday when an 18-year-old man threatened to commit suicide. Fri, 3/19
Feast for the eyes: A baker's dozen of new picture books for kids
Kids' books: A roundup of new picture books includes Carl, the baby-sitting Rottweiler; Chester, the hilariously egotistical cat; Captain Small Pig, who heads out in rowboat with his friends; and more. Fri, 3/19
Canadian sci-fi writer convicted in border case
A Canadian science fiction writer has been convicted of assaulting, obstructing and resisting a police officer during an inspection in Michigan last year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Fri, 3/19
Court: Anna Nicole Smith gets none of oil fortune
The elderly Texas billionaire who married Anna Nicole Smith in the last year of his life never intended to leave the former stripper any portion of his vast fortune, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Fri, 3/19
Ellen presents $30K to Miss. lesbian in prom flap
A lesbian high school student embroiled in a legal flap over her school's prom policy has received a $30,000 scholarship on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Fri, 3/19
Ian McEwan plans opera version of 'Atonement'
It was a book, then an award-winning film. Now Ian McEwan's "Atonement" is to become an opera. Fri, 3/19
Marjorie Nelson celebration is March 22
A memorial for longtime local actress Marjorie Nelson is March 22 at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Fri, 3/19
Don't let fear choke creativity
Learning to let go helps emotional fitness Fri, 3/19
LivingStudy: Lesser-known bug a bigger hospital threat
As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests. Sat, 3/20
3 new cookbooks cater to vegans
The Edgy Veggie: A look at the new cookbooks "Supermarket Vegan," "The Urban Vegan" and "The Conscious Cook." Plus, a recipe for Arborio Rice Salad with Black Beans and Toasted Corn. Fri, 3/19
Candice Olson turns a dysfunctional space into a bedroom, fireside lounge
Divine Design: Interior designer Candice Olson converts a cavernous space into a fireside lounge and bedroom refuge. Fri, 3/19
Microgreens pack big flavor
Restaurants may pay around $25 to $50 per pound for microgreens, but you can grow them in your own home year-round, with minimal effort. Several seed suppliers now offer many microgreen varieties and specialty microgreen mixes that are easy, fun and economical to grow. Fri, 3/19
Report: USDA lax in policing organics marketing
The Agriculture Department has failed to enforce penalties against some who falsely marketed foods as organic, according to an internal department investigation. Fri, 3/19
Seattle Beer News | Day trippin': Olympia and Tacoma
With so many fine places in Seattle to get your craft beer fix, it can be tough to sell yourself on heading down south in search of beer. Fri, 3/19
Drying up an oily wall
Homefix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This today's topic is on moisture forming on the interior portion of an exterior wall. Fri, 3/19
Hubby is in hot water for bad kitchen plumbing
Ed the Plumber: Tips on how to properly get hot water to the point of use and on mixing and matching heating systems. Fri, 3/19
Making old furniture beautiful again
Bruce Johnson, author of do-it-yourself books and a fixture on TV shows such as "This Old House," "The New Yankee Workshop" and "Do-It-Yourself Refinishing;" offers tips on increasing the value and improving the appearance of old furniture. Plus, a link to more tips on Johnson's Web site. Fri, 3/19
Pain: Why it's 'ow' for me and 'YOW!' for you
Ever noticed how two people can suffer from back pain, say, but one will moan and groan and take to bed while the other will get ... Fri, 3/19
Step by step: Join walkers on the path to physical and mental benefits
Is walking a lost art? Get back in step with your community and make personal discoveries. Fri, 3/19
Testing overseas may explain big drop in TB cases
An unexpected big drop in new U.S. tuberculosis cases is probably because of stepped up screening and treatment of immigrants before they leave their native countries, health officials say. Fri, 3/19
A primer on salad greens
Tips on making the most of salad greens. Fri, 3/19
Recalls this week: Sweatshirts, power packs
Among the recalled items this week are two products that can overheat and pose a fire risk - mobile power packs and remote control kits. Fri, 3/19
Travel & OutdoorsPassport Day set for March 27
Officials have set aside Saturday, March 27, as Passport Day USA. Regional passport offices nationwide, including the office in Seattle, will take walk-up applicants... Sat, 3/20
UPDATE - 08:25 AM
Thousands of BA flights canceled as crew on strike
Retiree Richard Moore arrived at Heathrow with a suitcase of summer clothes for a Miami cruise only to be sent to Denver. Susan Danby wondered if plans for a joint 50th birthday celebration in Las Vegas would be a losing bet. Sat, 3/20
Ask Travel
Day trip from Olympia
Day trip from Olympia, Washington: Take Amtrak to Tacoma and explore museums, waterfront, historic areas. Fri, 3/19
OpinionChihuly museum plan needs refinement
A proposal to put a Dale Chihuly glass house and garden on the grounds of Seattle Center appeals on some levels but also needs important refinements. Fri, 3/19
Guest columnist
Act soon to keep residents, workers and employees safe in downtown Seattle
Downtown Seattle is a vibrant and unique community, but the quality of life and economic viability is threatened by aggressive panhandling, writes guest columnist Rita Ryder. She supports Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess' comprehensive public safety plan Fri, 3/19
David Brooks / Syndicated columnist
Building trust from ground up
The United States is becoming a broken society. The public has contempt for the political class. Public debt is piling up at an astonishing and unrelenting pace. Middle-class wages have lagged. Unemployment will remain high. It will take years to fully recover from the financial crisis. Fri, 3/19
Guest columnist
Community policing is a better idea than succumbing to fear
The city of Seattle's proposed "aggressive panhandling" ordinance is an overreaction, writes guest columnist Bruce Patt. A better approach would be to increase the police presence downtown. Fri, 3/19
Guest columnist
Rural school districts are effective and don't need consolidation
Some Washington state lawmakers have suggested that Washington's smaller and rural school districts be consolidated to save money. Kowalkowski, superintendent at the rural Davenport School District, argues these districts are efficient and have better performance than larger districts. Fri, 3/19
Taking on Seattle crime on foot
Seattle police will expand foot patrols starting April 1. Bicycle police will spend part of their shifts walking beats in Belltown, Pioneer Square and Chinatown International District. Fri, 3/19