News 2008-04-24 Andanh.com

Jury finds Arlington man guilty of strangling fiancee in 2001 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:30 GMT
After a half-day of deliberations, a King County jury found an Arlington man guilty of a strangling and beating his fiancee more than six years ago.

Missing sex offender cut off tracking bracelet Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:31 GMT
Snohomish County sheriff deputies are looking for David Jerome Torrence, a 43-year-old sex offender whose whereabouts were last known on Wednesday. People are asked to call 911 if they have seen him.

DSHS sued in case of starved boy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:45 GMT
A lawyer for a 5-year-old boy whose parents starved him as punishment has filed a lawsuit against DSHS, accusing the state agency of negligence.

Police guild shows latest offer to members Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:29 GMT
Leaders of the Seattle Police Officers' Guild have apparently accepted a new labor contract offer from the City of Seattle to present to the rank-and-file officers. There was no word on when the guild would vote on the offer.

Seattle man charged with murder in neighbor's death Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:24 GMT
A man accused of stabbing and beating the woman who lived across the hall from his Seattle apartment was charged Thursday with second-degree murder.

King County 'citizen' forums to begin in May Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:29 GMT
A new program to promote civic discussion of current issues has crossed its threshold of signing up 1,000 volunteer participants, clearing the way for the first forums to begin in May, program organizers announced Thursday.

Under The Needle: They get their motors runnin' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:19 GMT
Seattle has a growing cadre of cafe racers -- retro motorcycle enthusiasts who embrace the cheap, old and loud, and want their handlebars low and their hands dirty.

City to press lawsuit against Sonics owners Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:26 GMT
In order for Howard Schultz to fight Clay Bennett in court, the city of Seattle needs to do its part by pushing ahead with its own lawsuit to keep the team in Seattle another two years, says Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis.

A school for kids living in poverty Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:37 GMT
Teaching students who are homeless or live in poverty has special challenges. First Place, a school for those children, confronts the challenges every day.

Gun found, may be key in Boeing employee slaying Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:36 GMT
The second trial of a young man charged with shooting a Boeing employee three years ago was derailed Wednesday because of yet another twist: Investigators believe they've finally found the murder weapon.

'Green Reaper' raids target indoor pot growers Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:51 GMT
Police and federal agents have been raiding indoor marijuana growing operations at houses in the Seattle area.

'Operation Green Reaper' brings pot arrests Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:07 GMT
Federal agents and prosecutors sent a message Wednesday to commercial marijuana growers moving from British Columbia to Western Washington: Stay out.

Domestic violence factor added to charges Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:41 GMT
A Seattle man has been charged with second-degree murder, accused of repeatedly stabbing his wife with a 13-inch barbecue fork in front of their two young children Friday.

Teacher gives bad lesson with WASL stand Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:38 GMT
Carl Chew seems like a nice, earnest man. But the teacher's defiant act against the statewide WASL student exam can be summed up in a phrase: a dangerous precedent.

State aims to boost childhood immunization rate Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:03 GMT
Childhood immunization rates in Washington increased almost 15 percentage points between 2003 and 2006, but the state still lags behind 40 states and the District of Columbia.

Pediatrician was a quiet force in his community Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:20 GMT
In a crowd, it was often easy to find Dr. Charles Kaplan -- he was the one with the bow tie. From the time he moved to Seattle in 1947, Kaplan was an active and involved member of the community. He died April 18 at the age of 95.

State suggests changes for fixing crime lab Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:49 GMT
The state Forensic Investigations Council is making recommendations for improving Washington's crime lab system.

Woman convicted in Kansas chase Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:07 GMT
LYNDON, Kan. -- A Washington state woman accused of the hit-and-run deaths of two highway workers near Lawrence has been convicted of leading police on a chase after the men were struck.

UW students push for right to concealed guns on campus Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:40 GMT
Students who want to be able to carry concealed weapons on the University of Washington campus made their case in a forum Wednesday night.

School board told of plan to replace computer system Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:09 GMT
The Seattle School District is still years away from completely replacing the outdated computer system that's preventing the district from simplifying its student assignment plan, School Board members were told Wednesday.

Western Washington University has settled on a new president Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:22 GMT
Bruce Shepard, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, is likely to become the next president of Western Washington University.

One stabbed in U-District fight Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:34 GMT
Two groups of men got into a fight that left one man suffering from stab wounds.

GET program raises price Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:23 GMT
Parents will pay more to buy into the Guaranteed Education Tuition program starting May 1.

New seismic hazard maps show two more quake faults in state Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:42 GMT
Scientists are discussing two more ways Western Washington could shake, rattle and roll.

Humane Society gets partial victory in fight to save sea lions Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:42 GMT
PORTLAND -- A federal appeals court Wednesday gave the Humane Society of the United States a partial victory in the dispute over the fate of California sea lions in the Columbia River, allowing some to be trapped but none to be killed this spring.

Deep snow puts a damper on opening of camping season Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00 GMT
SPOKANE -- Many campgrounds in Eastern Washington and northern Idaho will be opening later than usual because of heavy snow and a cold spring, U.S. Forest Service officials say.

$1 million bail set for suspect in slaying case Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:05 GMT
Bail was set at $1 million Wednesday for a partially blind man suspected of fatally stabbing and beating a woman in a low-income apartment building across from the King County Courthouse.

Woman stabbed in Columbia City Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:10 GMT
A woman was rushed to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after another woman in Columbia City stabbed her in the chest and neck.

Lynnwood boy dead, man arrested in homicide investigation Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:11 GMT
A 29-year-old Lynnwood man was arrested in the death of a Snohomish County teenager and police believe drugs played a role in the incident.

King County deaths Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:46 GMT

Restaurants raise prices on rice; Costco, Sam's limit sales Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:17 GMT
Anxiety about rice prices has permeated Asian restaurants in Seattle's International District, forcing some to reluctantly charge customers more for rice and others to worry about hoarding and shortages.

Safeco shares a history with Seattle Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:45 GMT
One of Seattle's iconic companies is being sold. What does that sort of heritage count for?

Will Gang of Four ride to Obama's rescue? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:18 GMT
Leonard Doyle, The Independent: Barack Obama's hopes of emerging as the first black Democratic nominee could now depend on top party officials intervening to stop the fight with Hillary Clinton in the name of unity.

Dems must rally their own as McCain has done Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:17 GMT
McCain has done a good job of getting Republicans -- ideologically more divided than the Democrats -- to rally behind him. If the Dems are unable or unwilling to do the same once their long battle is over, they don't deserve the White House.

U.S. economy hungers for incentives Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:02 GMT
Deroy Murdock: What this wheezing economy desperately needs is revitalized productive potential. Congress and the Bush administration should implement these simple steps to return America to the road to prosperity.

Can the Democrats blow a sure thing? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:03 GMT
Dan K. Thomasson: To paraphrase the song, it's a long time from May to November but the days until September, the traditional start of the main election event, are shorter than one expects.

Ban Ki-who? U.N. issues memo on name Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:19 GMT
Anne Pekroth, The Independent: The post of U.N. secretary general is not exactly a low-profile job. But Ban Ki-moon of South Korea is struggling for name recognition more than a year after taking over from Kofi Annan.

Hillary's smackdown Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:52 GMT
It's OK by me if Barack and Hillary keep running against each other. Just as long as they keep it personal.

Long race for president will help clarify what's going on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:52 GMT
Stanley Crouch: I have come to agree with Hillary and Bill Clinton and Barack Obama that this progressively grueling contest for the Democratic presidential nomination should play itself out completely. It will be a more complete end.

Better roses than cocaine Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:53 GMT
For seven years, Democrats have rightfully complained that President Bush has gratuitously antagonized the world, exasperating our allies and eroding America's standing and influence. Now the Democrats are doing the same thing on trade.

Seattle Parks: Levy not a lock Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:33 GMT
P-I Editorial: The Seattle City Council has appointed a committee to make proposals for a parks levy in November. The committee is on a timeline that would be worrisomely tight, even if this weren't Seattle, the city of process.

Military Veterans: Director must go Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:29 GMT
P-I Editorial: The mental health system for veterans is failing these men and women on every level. Its director needs to go.

Spotted Owls: One more round Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:29 GMT
P-I Editorial: A new study suggests that -- once again -- the Bush administration is neglecting science when dealing with an endangered species. But this time officials say they will take the concerns seriously in developing a final spotted owl plan.

Change requires actually doing something Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:29 GMT
It is a fundamental human trait that we will always perceive that the other guy is the one who needs to change. Those people over there need to be more like us.

No one's showing Clinton the door Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:30 GMT
Now that Hillary Clinton has won Pennsylvania, it will take a village to help Obama escape from the suffocating embrace of his rival. Certainly Howard Dean will be of no use steering her to the exit. It's like Micronesia telling Russia to denuke.

Labs playing high-tech Russian roulette Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:31 GMT
Randy Baker: Laboratories conducting research on lethal pathogens, often suitable for biological warfare, are springing up all over, according to a 2007 U.S. General Accounting Office report. Seattle already houses at least 10 such labs.

Get a clue about education Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:31 GMT
We don't hear a great deal about education in the presidential campaign. It's much too serious a topic to compete with such fun stuff as Hillary tossing back a shot of whiskey, or Barack rolling a gutter ball.

Nation is more at risk than ever Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:27 GMT
Social science tells us not what to do but what is not working, which today includes No Child Left Behind.

Money isn't the answer to this problem Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:43 GMT
Steve Connor: Vaccines were one of the great medical success stories of the 20th century. But an HIV vaccine poses an altogether different challenge, largely because of the unique characteristics of this elusive virus.

Meet 21-year-old superdelegate Jason Rae Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:50 GMT
David Usborne and Claire Soares: Who envies those famous superdelegates now? We have known for weeks that these are the folks who will eventually weigh up the pros and cons of Barack Obama versus Hillary Clinton and tell us which one wins. It will be agonizing.

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