News 2008-05-14 Andanh.com

Quake risk: 575 Seattle buildings Wed, 14 May 2008 08:03 GMT
Seattle, which sits on a fault similar to the one that set off China's massive earthquake Monday, has identified hundreds of buildings said to be potentially at higher risk during a severe quake.

McCain talks environment in state stop Wed, 14 May 2008 06:14 GMT
Nuclear power should be part of the nation's strategy to reduce global warming, Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Tuesday during a campaign trip to Washington state that emphasized environmental issues.

Obama gets young people back in the race Wed, 14 May 2008 05:32 GMT
Campaign 2008: After prolonged apathy and cynicism, youthful activism is reborn.

Critics say port process subverts intended reform Wed, 14 May 2008 05:53 GMT
As the Port of Seattle Commission continues to review staff work in the wake of a scathing state audit, tensions between oversight and growth are being revealed.

Under The Needle: Search for golf balls offers solace Wed, 14 May 2008 06:42 GMT
Every day, Brad Munsell collects golf balls, risking the punishing thorns of the blackberry bushes lining the Puetz Golf driving range. It's a routine that keeps him from giving in to a condition that erodes the here and now.

A pitch to fix Duwamish Wed, 14 May 2008 06:37 GMT
Let's restore the banks of the Duwamish River to make them more natural, help shelter young salmon -- and make money in the process. That's the basic pitch from a new company set to announce Mayor Greg Nickels' endorsement of its plans.

Pull plug on automated toilets, panel says Wed, 14 May 2008 05:39 GMT
Seattle's City Council say it's time to get rid of the city's five automated, single-stall toilets.

Big change at popular park Wed, 14 May 2008 06:40 GMT
Longtime city planning and a recent court ruling have cleared the way for major construction and some of the biggest changes in Warren G. Magnuson Park history.

Streetcar proponents kick off campaign to promote more lines Wed, 14 May 2008 05:40 GMT
Streetcar advocates are campaigning again, and they may bring their bully pulpit to your neighborhood -- if it's a candidate for a new line.

Prevention urged as key in school safety Wed, 14 May 2008 05:30 GMT
Kevlar-covered textbooks and bulletproof backpacks aren't a remedy for violence in schools, one of the nation's leading experts on the subject told educators and police gathered Tuesday at Seattle University.

Woman stole identity to get prescription drugs Wed, 14 May 2008 01:47 GMT
State Patrol investigators said a woman's identity theft netted her about $180,000 worth of medical services and prescription drugs. She was arrested early Tuesday.

Ramp is just the first of many blessings Wed, 14 May 2008 01:15 GMT
On Saturday, volunteers with the Master Builders Association will build 33 ramps for low-income disabled people who otherwise couldn't afford them in Snohomish and King counties as part of the organization's 15th annual Rampathon.

Collision prompts closure of Battery Street tunnel Tue, 13 May 2008 21:33 GMT
No one was hurt in a four-car accident that prompted the closure of the Battery Street tunnel Tuesday afternoon.

One dead, two rescued from capsized boat off La Push Wed, 14 May 2008 05:36 GMT
One man was killed and two others were rescued Tuesday morning after their fishing boat capsized near La Push on the northwest Washington coast, the Coast Guard reported.

Two wounded in West Seattle shooting Wed, 14 May 2008 07:40 GMT
Two people were shot and wounded Tuesday night at a West Seattle apartment complex in the 5600 block of Delridge Way Southwest.

King County Deaths Wed, 14 May 2008 02:05 GMT

Where Bush draws the line on Iraq costs: education benefits for veterans Tue, 13 May 2008 21:32 GMT
It's only when people return from war that we become sticklers for decimal points. Such is the case in Congress with debate over veterans benefits in a supplemental bill to fund what we're doing in Iraq and Afghanistan. Too expensive? Ahem.

Farm Bill: Buying votes Tue, 13 May 2008 22:46 GMT
P-I Editorial: Only the threat of a presidential veto stands in the way of an abhorrent spend-and-spend Farm Bill.

Veterans: There's no plan Tue, 13 May 2008 22:47 GMT
P-I Editorial: The number of disabled U.S. vets has increased by 25 percent since 2001. Here's the hitch: We're not prepared to deal with our vets.

Polar Bears: Not about oil Tue, 13 May 2008 22:47 GMT
P-I Editorial: The Bush administration should immediately designate polar bears for aggressive Endangered Species Act protection. There has been far too much delay on the obvious threats from climate change.

Racial propaganda serves no one Tue, 13 May 2008 23:03 GMT
David Horsey: Two cheers to Seattle Public Schools for eliminating its Office of Equity, Race and Learning Support. A third cheer if a district spokesman's contention that this move is purely a budgetary fix turns out to be a glossing over of the truth.

McCain should be truthful about courts Tue, 13 May 2008 22:49 GMT
Linda P. Campbell: If John McCain wants to serve the interests of justice, he should tell the whole truth about our courts.

A two-for-one winning campaign Tue, 13 May 2008 22:51 GMT
George McGovern: To reduce the risk of creating the kind of divisions that afflicted Democrats during my campaigns, here is a proposal that I hope Clinton and Obama and our party will consider.

Hopelessness of the dispossessed Tue, 13 May 2008 22:52 GMT
César Chelala: Health problems in Africa cannot be considered in isolation and are not the sole responsibility of Africans themselves. Ways must be found to help people more directly.

Foster care should respect heritage Tue, 13 May 2008 22:52 GMT
Misty Stenslie: Pending congressional legislation would allow tribes direct access to federal foster care and adoption funds and create accountability to ensure tribes meet the needs of children in their care. The entire state delegation should sign on.

Letters to the Editor Tue, 13 May 2008 22:45 GMT

More Letters to the Editor Tue, 13 May 2008 22:15 GMT

Tatupu contrite after arrest
KIRKLAND -- Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu apologized to his family, teammates and fans Tuesday after Kirkland police reported he was arrested last weekend on suspicion of drunken driving.

Griffey deal could extend tradition of giveaways
The Mariners have a storied history of giving away young talent for virtually nothing. A deal for Ken Griffey Jr. would only continue that tradition.

M's hit depths
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The numbers just keep rolling by in a punishing barrage.

Mariners Notebook: 'SportsCenter' censors mouth of Rowland-Smith
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ryan Rowland-Smith made "SportsCenter" on Monday night.

Griffey absent from Cincinnati starting lineup
CINCINNATI -- Ken Griffey Jr. joked about his absence from the Cincinnati Reds' starting lineup against Florida on Tuesday night.

Obama leads in Oregon
Three new surveys show Barack Obama far ahead in May 20th Oregon presidential primary.

Mariners Farm Report: Moore catching on quickly
Add Adam Moore to the long list of catching prospects in the Mariners' farm system.

What is stealth startup Glassdoor up to: Jobs?
Glassdoor.com, the secretive Internet startup founded by former Expedia executives Rich Barton and Robert Hohman, today unveiled its board with yet more connections to the online travel sector.

Bush opens Mideast trip to mark Israel's anniversary Wed, 14 May 2008 08:15 GMT
TEL AVIV, Israel -- President Bush has opened a celebratory visit to Israel where he'll make a new push for peace in the long-troubled Middle East.

Study: Over half of Americans on chronic medicines Wed, 14 May 2008 04:17 GMT
TRENTON, N.J. -- For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.

James Garner hospitalized after minor stroke Wed, 14 May 2008 02:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES -- James Garner, who was hospitalized late last week after suffering a minor stroke, is doing well and should be going home shortly, the veteran television and film star's publicist said Tuesday.

Aid agencies see China coping with quake, focus on Myanmar Wed, 14 May 2008 01:26 GMT
GENEVA -- International aid agencies are standing ready to help China recover from its massive earthquake, but the Chinese appear to have operations well in hand, officials said Tuesday.

3 in 10 get all or most calls on cell phones Wed, 14 May 2008 04:01 GMT
WASHINGTON -- For nearly three in 10 households, don't even bother trying to call them on a landline phone. They either only have a cell phone or seldom if ever take calls on their traditional phone.

Vietnam media decry reporters' arrests Wed, 14 May 2008 07:10 GMT
HANOI, Vietnam -- The arrests of two Vietnamese reporters for their coverage of a bribery, gambling and corruption scandal have led to a highly unusual confrontation between Vietnam's Communist government and the country's state-controlled newspapers.

Malaysia considers teaching sex to graduates Wed, 14 May 2008 06:58 GMT
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia's government is worried that high school graduates may not know enough about sex.

Train collision in Bangladesh kills 8 Wed, 14 May 2008 05:50 GMT
DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Two trains collided Wednesday in eastern Bangladesh, killing at least eight people, a railway official said.

Deal on role for Islamic law in NW Pakistan area Tue, 13 May 2008 21:31 GMT
PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- Pakistan's government agreed to let judges consider advice from Islamic scholars in court cases in parts of the volatile tribal regions of the northwest, officials said Tuesday.

Helicopter crash kills 4 in Canada Wed, 14 May 2008 00:31 GMT
CRANBROOK, British Columbia -- A helicopter plunged to the ground and burst into flames in a residential neighborhood in western Canada on Tuesday, killing the three people aboard and one person on the ground, officials said.

Miss. Democrat wins House seat in special election Wed, 14 May 2008 03:31 GMT
JACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi Democrat Travis Childers won a special election to Congress on Tuesday, helping his party to a third victory in recent months for seats long in Republican hands.

NRA chief stresses common ground with McCain Wed, 14 May 2008 00:25 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A top official of the National Rifle Association said Republican John McCain has been a reliable ally of gun owners despite divisions with the powerful lobbying group on some issues.

Obama sports flag pin again after long absence Tue, 13 May 2008 23:57 GMT
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Like the American flag that Francis Scott Key famously wrote about, the one on Barack Obama's lapel keeps appearing and disappearing.

Austrian police question man in deaths 5 relatives Wed, 14 May 2008 07:05 GMT
VIENNA, Austria -- Police in the Austrian capital are questioning a 39-year-old man who has said he killed his wife and 7-year-old daughter.

Police: Car bombing kills 1 officer in Spain Wed, 14 May 2008 05:22 GMT
MADRID, Spain -- A powerful car bomb detonated Wednesday outside a police station in northern Spain, killing one officer and wounding four, police said.

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