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11 gay bars get letters threatening ricin attacks
Eleven gay bars in Seattle were sent letters Tuesday threatening ricin attacks — in what some are describing as a hate crime. The Seattle Police Department said it takes the threat seriously. The department has seized the letters and is processing them, and is coordinating efforts with the FBI and other federal agencies.
Next up: Heavy rain, floods across W. Wash.
Next up: Floods. Heavy rain expected to raise rivers across Western Washington to flood stage by Thursday.
Seattle woman's tenacity builds clinic for poor in Ethiopia
A clinic for the poor is rising in Ethiopia because of the persistent efforts of Selamawit Kifle, a South Seattle woman who grew up there.
Board to vote on Seattle school-closure recommendations on Jan. 29
The tough call about how many — and which — Seattle schools to close is now in the hands of the Seattle School Board, after Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson's recommendation Tuesday to close five schools and relocate all or part of eight others at new sites.
Alaska troopers rescind allegation of slowed drug-probe to shield Palin
The union representing state troopers has backed off allegations that a drug investigation of Sherry Johnston was slowed down last fall...
Seattle-area home sales fall in Dec. to end a down year
Median prices for single family homes and condominiums continued to decline in December compared to a year ago, according to figures released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
Alleged advice to asylum seekers: Tell feds you're gay
A Kent couple who claimed to be experts in immigration cases advised clients to falsely claim to be gay and subject to persecution or even death if they returned home so they could win asylum in the U.S., according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Bill Bryant elected Port board's chief
The Port of Seattle Commission elected Bill Bryant its new president in a 4-1 vote Tuesday.
Chuck Smart, artist and musician
In his own words, Chuck Smart, a Kitsap County transplant from Ohio, was a musician and artist born into a family of musicians and artists...
Marysville man pleads guilty in drug-burglary ring
The final defendant in a sophisticated burglary ring that involved thefts of narcotics and other drugs from dozens of West Coast pharmacies has pleaded guilty to conspiracy, burglary and drug distribution in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
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Budget deficit looms largest
Top Republican and Democratic lawmakers agree: The looming state budget deficit will dominate the upcoming legislative session, and the hole could get bigger.
Family sues Tukwila schools over alleged bullying of autistic boy
A discrimination suit has been filed on behalf of an autistic former student in the Tukwila School District, alleging district officials failed to protect him from bullying and tried to declare him a truant when his parents pulled him from classes.
City never responded to Metro's request to plow routes, bus chief says
A chaotic command center and poor communication with Seattle road crews kept so many buses out of service that Metro's emergency snow plan was all but useless during the Christmas snowstorm that stranded thousands of riders, a Metro official said Tuesday.
For Gregoire, no Obama post, no viaduct bucks, just an Iraq hello
Gov. Christine Gregoire didn't get a job in President-elect Obama's administration or line up a big federal grant to help replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct, despite rumors to the contrary. She secretly flew to Iraq to visit troops from the Washington Army National Guard's 81st Brigade, her office announced Tuesday morning, capping a day of wild speculation about where she was and what she was doing.
Crab fisherman missing in Bering Strait
A 40-year-old crab fisherman was reported missing Tuesday in the Bering Sea after his foot became tangled in a pot line, and he was pulled overboard.
Former broadcaster Andy Anderson dies
Andy Anderson, 77, former KVOS-TV newsman and Bellingham office director for two Democratic congressmen, died Sunday.
Forecasters say heavy rain, wind next for Washington
The Cascade Mountains and foothills will be drenched by 10 to 15 inches of rain and wet snow over the next two days, with major flooding forecast for many rivers in Western Washington. Tue, 1/06
Mystery solved: Gov. Gregoire visiting troops in Iraq
Gov. Christine Gregoire is in Iraq visiting Washington Army National Guard troops with a delegation including Governors John Corzine, D-New Jersey and Rick Perry, R-Texas. Tue, 1/06
"Sno-maggedon" in Spokane
Spokane boy Bing Crosby may have sung about the joys of a "White Christmas," but 6-1/2 feet of snow in the past three weeks has residents begging for relief. This unusually harsh winter has disrupted schools, traffic, garbage pickup and mail service. Tempers are so frayed that a man was arrested for shooting at a snow-plow operator on Monday. Tue, 1/06
Avalanche closes Highway 2, Stevens Pass ski area
The Stevens Pass ski area was evacuated early this afternoon because of an avalanche on U.S. Highway 2 about 2 miles west of the summit. There were no injuries, said Jeff Adamson, a spokesman for the state's Department of Transportation. Tue, 1/06
Couple charged in Seattle with gay immigration fraud
A federal grand jury in Seattle has charged two people in an alleged immigration fraud conspiracy, saying they advised straight immigrants to claim homosexuality in applying for political asylum. Tue, 1/06
Glass leak shuts down Kalama bottle factory
A massive leak of molten glass, compared by firefighters to lava from a volcano, has shut down a new technologically advanced bottle factory... Tue, 1/06
Gov. Chris Gregoire out of Washington state
Gov. Chris Gregoire is out of the state, but her office won't say where she is. Tue, 1/06
Lawsuit alleges Tukwila school officials didn't protect autistic boy from bullying
A discrimination suit has been filed on behalf of an autistic former student in the Tukwila School District, alleging district officials failed to protect him from bullying and tried to declare him a truant when his parents pulled him from classes. Tue, 1/06
Metro chief: Poor communication with Seattle DOT hurt bus service
King County Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond said today that communication between his agency and Seattle transportation officials was poor at the height of the recent snowstorms. When Metro officials requested roads be cleared, for example, there was no way to know the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) had actually cleared them. Tue, 1/06
Snoqualmie Pass open again after avalanche work
HYAK — Traffic is moving again on I-90 through Snoqualmie Pass after an hour-and-a-half closure for avalanche control. Tue, 1/06
Washington state employee hiring freeze lifted
OLYMPIA — The hiring freeze ordered five months ago by Gov. Chris Gregoire is over. Tue, 1/06
Normandy Park man dies in crash
A 57-year-old Normandy Park man died Monday evening after his car collided with a guardrail on Highway 509 and veered off the road. Tue, 1/06
Rain brings risk of floods, roof cave-ins in Wash.
Washington state residents who might have been eager for rain after a series of snowstorms were warned Tuesday that they might get their wish and then some. Tue, 1/06
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 04:30 AM
Israel halts campaign for 3 hours to let in aid
Israel ordered a pause in its Gaza offensive for three hours Wednesday to allow food and fuel to reach besieged Palestinians, and the country's leaders debated whether to accept an international cease-fire plan or expand the assault against Hamas.
UPDATE - 03:50 AM
Democratic opposition to seating Burris cracks
Senate Democrats are looking for ways to defuse the standoff that has denied Roland Burris the vacated Senate seat of President-elect Barack Obama of Illinois, but maybe not much longer.
Index steadies, but more job losses expected
Anyone looking for a bright spot in the recession might have pointed to a reading Tuesday of the nation's office workers, retailers and other service industries, which contracted at a slower-than-expected pace in December.
Pelicans fall out of sky from Mexico to Ore.
Pelicans suffering from a mysterious malady are crashing into cars and boats, wandering along roadways and turning up dead by the hundreds across the West Coast, from southern Oregon to Baja California, Mexico, bird-rescue workers say.
IRS offers financially strapped taxpayers a break
As the nation sinks deeper into recession, the IRS is offering to waive late penalties, negotiate new payment plans and postpone asset seizures for delinquent taxpayers who are financially strapped but make a good-faith effort to settle their tax debts
Gazans fired from school where 40 were killed, Israel says
Israeli mortar shells killed as many as 40 Palestinians, among them women and children, outside a U.N. school in Gaza on Tuesday where they were taking refuge from 11 days of fierce fighting.
Jobless people overload benefits-filing systems
Electronic-unemployment-filing systems have crashed in at least three states in recent days amid an unprecedented crush of thousands of newly jobless Americans seeking benefits, and other states were adjusting their systems to avoid being next.
Burris gets seated — at a circus
Sen.-elect Roland Burris, D-Blagojevich, was damp and displeased. He had come to Washington to be sworn in with the other new senators Tuesday, but he was cast out by the Senate secretary and instead wound up, his overcoat soaked and his eyeglasses dripping, in a muddy patch of land across Constitution Avenue from the Capitol known as "The Swamp."
Dr. Sanjay Gupta may be named surgeon general
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and CNN health reporter, is the leading contender to become the next surgeon general, a pick that would give the moribund office a higher profile but one that has received a mixed reaction among public-health advocates.
Virginia boy, 6, crashes while trying to drive to school
A 6-year-old Virginia boy who missed his bus tried to drive to school in his family's sedan — and crashed. His parents were charged with child endangerment.
Chávez's ambitions fall with declining oil prices
High oil prices allowed Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez to spend freely to spread his socialist gospel and challenge the U.S. role as the dominant player in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Gas prices not expected to stay down for long
All that money you're saving at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank.
Russia completely cuts all gas supplies to Europe
Ukraine says Russia has cut off all gas supplies to Europe amid a devastating gas dispute with its neighbor. Valentyn Zemlyansky, spokesman for...
Brain stimulation found effective for Parkinson's
Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease who received deep brain stimulation showed greater improvement in movement and quality of life after six months than those treated with medication, a new study shows.
UPDATE - 04:30 AM
Hostages freed from pirates off Somalia, Nigeria
Pirates freed 20 hostages aboard a Turkish freighter commandeered off the Somali coast, as nine captives on a French boat were released off southern Nigeria, the boat owners said Wednesday.
Trial set for 5 former Blackwater guards in Iraqi civilian deaths
Five former Blackwater Worldwide security guards pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon in federal court here to charges they unleashed an unprovoked salvo of bullets and grenades in a busy Baghdad square in 2007, killing at least 14 Iraqi civilians and injuring 20 others.
UPDATE - 04:20 AM
Transcript: Mumbai gunmen were commanded by phone
"We have three foreigners, including women," the gunman said into the phone. The response was brutally simple: "Kill them." Gunshots then rang out inside the Mumbai hotel, followed by cheering that could be heard over the phone.
UPDATE - 05:15 AM
US: Troops kill 32 insurgents in east Afghanistan
Forces from the U.S.-led coalition killed 32 armed insurgents during a clash in eastern Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday.
Marysville man pleads guilty to pharmacy burglaries in Washington and Oregon
The final defendant in a sophisticated burglary ring that involved thefts of narcotics and other drugs from dozens of West Coast pharmacies has pleaded guilty to conspiracy, burglary and drug distribution in U.S. District Court in Seattle. Tue, 1/06
Three Seattle schools off closure list for now
The list of which schools may close in Seattle shrank today, as Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson announced her final recommendations. Three no longer on her list are Alternative School No. 1 in North Seattle, Montlake Elementary just south of the Ship Canal, and Lowell Elementary on Capitol Hill. Thornton Creek Elementary in northeast Seattle would stay put rather than move. Tue, 1/06
Engineer: Tenn. ash spill warning signs ignored
The nation's largest government-run utility ignored two small leaks that could have provided a warning years before a coal ash pond collapsed, flooding a neighborhood with a billion gallons of sludge, a former federal regulator contends. Tue, 1/06
Ex-Detroit mayoral aide gets 120-day jail sentence
The former top aide and ex-lover of disgraced ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick followed her old boss to jail Tuesday, the last step in a criminal case that shook up Detroit politics for a year after romantic text messages between the pair made headlines. Tue, 1/06
Gov. Schwarzenegger rejects latest budget proposal
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed an $18 billion deficit-cutting package Tuesday that legislative Democrats characterized as the only "game in town." Tue, 1/06
6-year-old takes family car after missing bus
A 6-year-old Virginia boy who missed his bus tried to drive to school in his family's sedan - and crashed. His parents were charged with child endangerment. State police said the boy suffered only minor injuries and authorities drove him to school after he was evaluated at a local hospital for a bump on his head. He arrived shortly after lunch, Sgt. Tom Cunningham said. Tue, 1/06
Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount result
Republican Norm Coleman filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging Democrat Al Franken's apparent recount victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, delaying a resolution of the contest for weeks or months. Tue, 1/06
Diplomats push Syria to pressure ally Hamas
France's president sought Syrian help Tuesday to bring a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, while Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice headed to the United Nations for meetings with Arab and European leaders. Tue, 1/06
Former Okla. sheriff on trial in jail sex case
A former sheriff in western Oklahoma used his influence over female jail inmates and drug court defendants to demand sex with them, a prosecutor said Tuesday as the ex-lawman's trial began. The defense said he never forced anyone to have sex. Tue, 1/06
Judge: Government hiding evidence in Gitmo case
A federal judge on Tuesday accused the Bush administration of hiding evidence in the case of a Yemen man who has been held as a terror suspect at Guantanamo Bay for six years. Tue, 1/06
Young Ariz. murder suspect's statement off-limits
Prosecutors in eastern Arizona have agreed not to use statements made by a 9-year-old boy as they pursue murder charges against him, according to court documents released Tuesday. Tue, 1/06
Another hearing sought in missing pants case
A former District of Columbia judge who unsuccessfully sued his dry cleaners for $54 million over a lost pair of pants isn't giving up. Tue, 1/06
Baby's corpse thrown out with NJ hospital's trash
Police searched garbage dumps in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday for the body of a baby apparently thrown out with the trash at a Jersey City hospital sometime in the past two weeks. Tue, 1/06
German mogul kills self over financial meltdown
German billionaire Adolf Merckle threw himself in front of a train after his business empire, which included interests ranging from VW cars to pharmaceuticals to cement, ran into trouble in the global financial crisis, his family said Tuesday. Tue, 1/06
Islamic militants ridicule death of Bush cat
Islamic militants posted sarcastic comments on an extremist Web site Tuesday ridiculing a recent announcement by First Lady Laura Bush that the family's cat had died. Tue, 1/06
Moving out: William and Harry set up own office
Princes William and Harry said Tuesday they have been granted their own royal household by their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Tue, 1/06
Sri Lanka seizes key rebel defense line in north
Sri Lankan troops broke through the Tamil Tigers' northern defense lines Tuesday, the military said, opening another active front in their war against the beleaguered guerrillas. Tue, 1/06
Business & TechnologyTechnology demand strong despite slowdown
The consumer-electronics industry gave a sober assessment Tuesday of the hits its primary customers — consumers — have taken in the past year. But the industry's economists also had plenty to cheer about as their products are accounting for a growing share of consumer spending.
Apple's blah final appearance at Macworld no Jobs fest
You can't blame Tony Bennett for upstaging a marketing vice president, even for a company like Apple.
Airlines kick off new year with sales on fares
A wave of fare sales has spread across the airline industry in the early days of the new year as the weak economy continues to put pressure on carriers to fill seats even after they drastically reduced capacity and some expressed a willingness to cut more.
Median home price in King County tops $400,000 again in December
Median prices for single family homes and condominiums continued to decline in December compared to a year ago, according to figures released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Tue, 1/06
Apple cutting prices, copy protection on iTunes
Apple closed its final appearance at the Macworld trade show today by cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online... Tue, 1/06
KB Toys stores to stop accepting gift cards
KB Toys no longer will accept gift cards in stores after Sunday as the Pittsfield, Mass., retailer pursues bankruptcy. KB Toys has stores... Tue, 1/06
Alcoa cuts 106 jobs at Washington smelters
Aluminum producer Alcoa will cut 106 jobs at its smelters in Ferndale and Wenatchee as it eliminates 13,500 jobs, or 13 percent of its global work force to cope with the economic slowdown. Tue, 1/06
Fed: Economic woes will last despite radical moves
Even as Federal Reserve officials slashed their key interest rate to a record low and pledged to use other unconventional tools to fight the worst financial crisis since the 1930s, they still feared the economy would be stuck in a painful rut for some time. Tue, 1/06
Stocks close higher, despite bad economic news
Wall Street dismissed more bad economic news and closed today's session with a moderate advance that leaves stocks at their highest levels... Tue, 1/06
Alaska Airlines December traffic falls 5.2 percent
Alaska Air Group Inc. said Tuesday its December passenger traffic fell 5. 2 percent on its main carrier, Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines flew 1... Tue, 1/06
Starbucks plans to settle another labor complaint
Starbucks has reached a settlement in principle over a Michigan barista whom the National Labor Relations Board said was fired in June because... Tue, 1/06
SportsEx-Huskies George John, Raphael Cox prepare for MLS combine
Two UW soccer players, George John and Raphael Cox, are off to South Florida this week for the annual Major League Soccer player combine. They were two of 66 college seniors invited.
Former Seahawks Cortez Kennedy, John Randle are Hall finalists
Former Seahawk defensive tackles Cortez Kennedy and John Randle are among 17 finalists to be considered for induction into the Pro Football...
Mariners sign right-handed reliever Tyler Walker
Tyler Walker signs a one-year deal with the Mariners, and said he is willing to be used as the closer.
Prep Basketball | KingCo 4A: Tony Wroten has finishing touch in 59-54 Garfield win
Garfield sophomore Tony Wroten dominated the final five minutes as the top-ranked Bulldogs pulled away from stubborn Inglemoor for a KingCo 4A victory.
UW Basketball | Players, coaches move beyond Caleb Forrest incident
Washington State coach Tony Bennett said Caleb Forrest "just lost his head" when he hit Husky Darnell Gant in the back of the head in Saturday's game. "It's just basketball," Gant said. "It's competitive. It's really no big deal."
UW Football | Steve Sarkisian hires a right-hand man, Nick Holt
The Washington Huskies hire Nick Holt as assistant head coach. His $2.1 million deal makes him the highest-paid assistant in UW history and among the higher-paid in the nation — he will make more than the reported $600,000 of WSU coach Paul Wulff.
Pac-10 Notebook | Opening weekend surprises show there won't be many easy games
The weekend seems to shout that this has a chance to be a league of intrigue, in large part because of California and Stanford.
GMAC Bowl | Tulsa dominates Ball State, 45-13
Tulsa raced through the rain to another GMAC Bowl triumph. Tarrion Adams rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns in the 45-13 victory...
Sideline Chatter
Maybe she's just plain Tuckered out
Lynn Tucker got a late start on her boxing career, but she has a great excuse. As the 30-year-old mother of seven, set to debut in Friday's...
SPSL 4A North | No. 5 Auburn crushed by Kentwood
Joshua Smith barely had room to breathe with the blanket defense Auburn threw over him Tuesday night at Kentwood High School. But while Smith was...
Steve Kelley
UW football is "a sleeping giant" and Nick Holt plans to inject adrenaline
Hunkered behind a table, in front of a microphone, Nick Holt looked ready to burst out of his chair and run through a wall at Hec Ed and...
Prep Basketball Roundup | Federal Way hits 100 in victory
Jeffrey Forbes hit four three-pointers and scored all 21 of his points in the first half as Federal Way raced to a 100-59 boys basketball win over Kentlake.
College Basketball | Arkansas knocks off No. 7 Texas
Michael Washington scored 22 points, including a driving dunk with 22. 5 seconds remaining, to help Arkansas upset seventh-ranked Texas...
NBA Notebook | Broken hand to keep Carmelo Anthony out 3-4 weeks
Denver Nuggets All-Star guard Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks after breaking a bone in his shooting hand in a victory over...
NW Briefs | Kevin Calabro will host radio show
Kevin Calabro, whose baritone voice is synonymous with the former Sonics, was introduced Tuesday as a host on the new ESPN Seattle AM (710...
Briefs | Baseball: Jason Giambi nears deal to go back to Oakland
Baseball Giambi, Athletics reportedly are working out final details: Several years after leaving the Bay Area for the Big Apple, Jason Giambi...
Tuesday's state basketball scores
Adna 57, Vancouver Christian 22 Arlington 60, Oak Harbor 35 Auburn Adventist 64, Bush 39 Auburn Riverside 72, Jefferson 62 Ballard 55, Newport...
Tuesday's detailed prep gymnastics results
1, Charlotte Dittmar, K, 32. 55; 2, Danielle Sposari, K, 26. 05; 3, Chelby Kesteske, H, 24. 2. Bars — 1, Dittmar, K, 7. 8; 2, Kesteske, H...
Tuesday's detailed prep swimming results
* state-qualifying mark 200 medley relay — Shorewood (Marcus Gill, Bryan Michaels, Mackey Hopen, Max DeMeritt) 1:43. 95*. 200 free — Tim...
New UW defensive coordinator Nick Holt calls Huskies job an awesome opportunity
Holt, former USC defensive coordinator, says he wanted to be part of coach Steve Sarkisian's rebuilding effort with Huskies. Tue, 1/06
EntertainmentHappy Hour | A taste of Hawaii on Queen Anne at Genki Sushi
Genki Sushi, the popular Hawaii sushi chain, has a new location in Lower Queen Anne in Seattle, with happy-hour specials daily 3-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close.
Comixtravaganza draws on Seattle's wealth of cartoonist talent
Cartoons and graphic novels are celebrated by Seattle Public Libraries in the month of January.
Nancy Leson
Finding closure: and so it begins
Excerpts from her blog, All You Can Eat The start of a new year inevitably brings with it news of restaurant closures. And 2009 — sure...
"Damages" with Glenn Close is a Wednesday TV pick
It's back. The gripping legal series starring everyone's favorite bunny-boiler (and 2008 Emmy winner) Glenn Close. The season opener features...
Rebirth Brass Band marches in to the Tractor
The Rebirth Brass Band plays Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle.
The Seattle Gay and Lesbian Book Club kicks off
Bookseller Nick DiMartino, who's hosted Nick's Book Club at the University Book Store since 2001, is jump-starting a new book club this...
UPDATE - 03:55 AM
Small Fla. town embraces Travolta during tragedy
This small central Florida town is about as far from Hollywood as you can get. Maybe that's why actor John Travolta moved his family here.
A&E Dispatch | Free performances from Maureen Whiting Co. on tap at ACT Theatre
ACT Theatre will present free shows of the Maureen Whiting Company "Myth of Me and You" on Jan. 16 and 17. Tue, 1/06
Prince to release three new albums in 2009
Prince will release three new albums in 2009. Tue, 1/06
Report: "Catch Me If You Can" set for 5th Avenue Theatre
"Catch Me If You Can," the hit Tom Hanks-Leonardo DiCaprio film, is the latest movie to get the Broadway-stage treatment, with a pre-Broadway run reportedly set for Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre this summer. Tue, 1/06
Alan Colmes plays Colbert's sidekick for a day
Divorced from his longtime co-host Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes was adopted by Stephen Colbert - for a day, at least. On Monday's "The Colbert Report," Colbert introduced the Fox News commentator as his new co-host. Tue, 1/06
Attorney: Charge against Brolin to be dropped
It's not exactly a presidential pardon, but prosecutors have agreed to drop charges filed against "W." actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright after an incident a Louisiana bar last year. Tue, 1/06
Broadway grosses, attendance were a bit higher in '08
An industry trade association says overall Broadway grosses and attendance in 2008 were a bit higher than the box-office take and attendance of the previous year. Tue, 1/06
New `Idol' judge says male contestants hold edge
Kara DioGuardi was fretting about being the new face of "American Idol," and she put the blame on hungry mosquitoes. Tue, 1/06
Pixar Animation pioneer Catmull earns Oscar
One of the digital wizards behind such cartoon smashes as "WALL-E," "Ratatouille" and "Finding Nemo" is getting an Academy Award. Tue, 1/06
Swayze faces cancer (and a new TV series) bravely
Patrick Swayze says his yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new TV series. "I've never been one to run from a challenge," Swayze tells ABC's Barbara Walters in an exclusive interview. Tue, 1/06
The Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead at 60
Ron Asheton, the guitarist for the Stooges whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, has died. He was 60. Tue, 1/06
Winfrey Web site adds Holocaust story disclaimer
Oprah Winfrey has yet to comment on Herman Rosenblat and his debunked story of meeting his future wife in a Nazi concentration camp. But a brief disclaimer has been added to her Web site, http://www.oprah.com, which still devotes substantial space to the Rosenblat romance. Tue, 1/06
`Dark Knight,' `Iron Man' battle for effects Oscar
Superheroes Batman, Iron Man and Hellboy are mixing it up with Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and an ancient mummy for the visual-effects Academy Award. Tue, 1/06
`Medium' star Patricia Arquette files for divorce
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband. Tue, 1/06
LivingEating certain foods together helps with nutrient absorption
Eating some foods in combination helps the body absorb needed nutrients. A growing number of foods have been shown to have a "one-plus-one-equals-three" effect when eaten together, said dietitian Wendy Bazilian who holds a doctorate in public health.
Stevia-based sweeteners may soon get FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration soon may give the green light to zero-calorie sweeteners derived from stevia.
A preschool preview night at Town Hall
Parents with preschoolers can get a crash course tonight on what their youngsters' schooling options are. Representatives from 30 preschools...
Cranberry Wild Rice Salad
Cranberry Wild Rice Salad is a great recipe for using up cooked turkey, dried sweetened cranberries and walnuts.
Homemade version of Buffalo Chicken Wings saves on calories, not on taste
This recipe for Boneless Buffalo Wings offers flavor without all the calories associated with some recipes.
How to freeze eggs for later use
Egg whites and egg yolks can be frozen.
Recipe: Chinese chili sauce gives ribs a taste kick
Chinese chili sauce (Sriracha) makes this pork rib recipe a real standout.
Warm up your home with cozy décor
Make your home a comforting, warm and relaxing place to take refuge from the frosty weather. Here are some décor ideas and products designed to calm and cuddle.
Solution for cleaning laminate wood floors
How to clean laminate wood floors and make your own cleaner. Tue, 1/06
Travel & OutdoorsBig-time skiing in Montana
Big Sky and Whitefish (also called Big Mountain) offer uncrowded skiing in Montana Tue, 1/06
Hotels' makeup-removal towelettes recalled because of bacteria
Makeup-removal towelettes — called "simplySmart Remove" — are recalled from Holiday Inn Express hotels because of contamination that could cause eye infections Tue, 1/06
Indian airline fires 9 overweight flight attendants
Air India fires 9 overweight flight attendants Tue, 1/06
U.S. airlines launch fare sales for winter and spring travel
Airlines launch a wave of fare sales to fill seats as weak economy keeps travelers home Tue, 1/06
Travel Troubleshooter
Getting a refund for rental-car snafu
Travel ombudsman Christopher Elliott helps a traveler get a refund for rental car booked through Hotwire Tue, 1/06
OpinionEditorial
No closure on Seattle Public Schools closures
The Seattle Public Schools plan for closing unneeded schools is anything but a done deal. The plan continues to change as school district residents and school board members wrestle with a plan that is budget smart and politically viable. Tue, 1/06
I take umbrage at "um"
The word "um" is sneaking into common usage as a word meaning, "I'm making fun of what follows." Seattle Times columnist Bruce Ramsey argues its use "is a barbarian thing, the grunted equivalent of a sitcom laugh track." Tue, 1/06
Rep. Bill Grant was strong voice for rural Washington
Washington state Rep. Bill Grant of Walla Walla, who represented the 16th Legislative District for 22 years in the state House, died Monday. Respected by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, House majority caucus chairman Grant, 71, was the lone Democrat representing rural Washington. Tue, 1/06