News 2008-05-26 Andanh.com

Consumer Smarts: The IRS check may not be in the mail Mon, 26 May 2008 21:35 GMT
Taxpayers have been frustrated or confused over who qualifies for the economic stimulus payment, how much they should get and how soon they'll receive it.

Shell says at least 10 customers bought contaminated gas Mon, 26 May 2008 22:36 GMT
Shell Oil said Monday that water in gasoline was to blame for fuel that caused several cars to break down on Sunday.

Aid on its way to salmon industry Tue, 27 May 2008 00:29 GMT
Northwest salmon fishermen are preparing for their worst year ever after federal managers cut commercial salmon fishing in coastal waters.

For UW students, self defense pays Mon, 26 May 2008 23:55 GMT
When some enterprising college students had to come up with a company, they searched the headlines and found their inspiration: self-defense kits.

Olmsted's footprint blooms in Dunn Gardens Mon, 26 May 2008 23:56 GMT
Dunn Gardens, the 2.7-acre former estate, is home to the only residential gardens in the state designed by the renowned Olmsted landscape architects that are still open to the public.

Sound Alliance working for common good Tue, 27 May 2008 00:32 GMT
Union, education and religious groups are banning together to form Sound Alliance to make improvements in housing, education and other areas.

Foster parent recruitment campaign gains a sharper focus Mon, 26 May 2008 23:58 GMT
Wanted: Several good men and women like Calvin and Barbara Watts for one tough but important job: foster parent.

Lure of family has grandparents moving to Seattle Mon, 26 May 2008 23:58 GMT
Many grandparents have moved to Seattle in recent years -- leaving jobs, friends and other family members behind to spend more time with their progeny.

Seattle man dies in rafting accident Mon, 26 May 2008 23:59 GMT
A Seattle man was killed Sunday on the Cle Elum River when the raft he was riding in hit a logjam, which trapped him under water.

County, mining firm argue over disposal of polluted Maury Island soil Mon, 26 May 2008 07:03 GMT
Imagine a pile of contaminated dirt three stories high that stretches from Pike Place Market nearly to Pioneer Square. That's the size of a heap of polluted soil the mining company Glacier Northwest wants to build on Maury Island.

Bad gas causes local cars to stall Mon, 26 May 2008 22:30 GMT
Two Safeway gas stations were shut down Sunday evening after contaminated gas filled at least nine cars, causing them to break down on a day of record gas prices statewide.

Commuters make up only 37% of ferry riders, poll finds Mon, 26 May 2008 03:56 GMT
For whatever preconceived ideas policymakers might have about trends and tendencies among state ferry riders, there's nothing like a survey of 26,000 riders to iron out misconceptions.

Security boosted at Folklife after shootings Mon, 26 May 2008 17:30 GMT
Security was stepped up Sunday after a shooting Saturday at the Northwest Folklife Festival. Three people were hurt and Seattle police have arrested one man.

Getting There: Left-turn light was causing backups Mon, 26 May 2008 06:28 GMT
Readers ask about eight-character license plates; the Mercer Street offramp; the lights at North 46th Street and Green Lake Way North.

After Megan died, parents learned about the Marine their little girl became Mon, 26 May 2008 19:57 GMT
Michael and Re McClung raised a daughter and saw her go off to war and die. Only in death have they learned about the remarkable adult she had become.

Playwright looks at a time past the 10,000-year clock Mon, 26 May 2008 05:19 GMT
Seattle playwright Paul Mullin wrote an off-off-Broadway play based on a 10,000-year clock that an organization is planning to build -- in reality, not just on stage -- and sequester within a mountain recently purchased in the Nevada desert.

Signs of hope as spring returns Mon, 26 May 2008 05:54 GMT
We've also seen so far in 2008 a sufficient accumulation of dubious achievements, and hopeful signs, to note a few.

Public financing for campaigns? Who foots the bill? Mon, 26 May 2008 05:21 GMT
Public financing of elections in King County may be an idea whose time has not come.

She wanted stability, now she's helping give it Mon, 26 May 2008 05:54 GMT
The Master Builders Association CARE Foundation has built houses for the homeless served by Vision House.

New flash drive designed to carry important medical information Mon, 26 May 2008 01:52 GMT
QFC is now selling a portable flash drive that holds consumer's medical records.

Motorcyclist injured in crash with deer Mon, 26 May 2008 05:35 GMT
WENATCHEE -- A man broke six ribs, an arm, a wrist and a collar bone when he was thrown from his motorcycle onto the road after hitting a deer on U.S. Route 2.

Police disarm woman in front of bank Mon, 26 May 2008 05:35 GMT
LONGVIEW -- Longview police found a woman with a shotgun standing in front of a U.S. Bank branch.

Paul has support in state's GOP Mon, 26 May 2008 05:56 GMT
Supporters of U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who is still nominally in the race, will control enough votes in Washington to claim delegates to the national nominating convention and make changes in the state platform.

Scooter sales soar in Seattle Mon, 26 May 2008 17:34 GMT
With the average price of gas closing in on $4 a gallon, cash-strapped motorists -- both across the nation and in Seattle -- are turning to fuel-stingy motor scooters. Dealers report brisk sales this spring, particularly for those that get from 75 to 120 miles per gallon.

Crowd stops suspected gunman after two are shot at Folklife Festival Sun, 25 May 2008 03:59 GMT
Two people were shot and wounded Saturday evening at Seattle Center when gunfire erupted during the Northwest Folklife Festival.

One man stabbed in International District Sun, 25 May 2008 01:25 GMT
Seattle police officers raced into the International District Saturday evening after a fight turned into a stabbing, leaving one man hurt.

An insider's view of 'Battle in Seattle' Sat, 24 May 2008 06:35 GMT
When Seattle's streets erupted in chaos during the meeting of the WTO nine years ago, Jim Pugel was the police captain overseeing frontline cops. Pugel gave the P-I his impressions of the film after the premiere of "Battle in Seattle" Thursday night.

Two Huling Bros. salesmen sentenced to year for theft Sat, 24 May 2008 04:45 GMT
Two former salesmen for Huling Bros. Auto Center were sentenced Friday for stealing more than $70,000 from a mentally ill customer, and King County prosecutors say they are planning to charge five more in the case.

Family handcuffed in home invasion nonrobbery Sat, 24 May 2008 06:42 GMT
Seattle police are investigating a break-in during which an entire family was handcuffed, though the men who broke in took nothing from the home.

Teen gets detention for role in burglary Sat, 24 May 2008 04:59 GMT
The youngest of three teens who burglarized a White Center home and watched as one of his cohorts killed the homeowner, was sentenced Friday to two years in juvenile detention.

Former Army Ranger may take plea in bank holdup Sat, 24 May 2008 05:00 GMT
A former Army Ranger accused of planning a heavily-armed Tacoma bank robbery two years ago pleaded not guilty Friday, but a plea bargain is reportedly in the works that could change that status as soon as next week.

Police arrest sitter in 2-year-old's death Sat, 24 May 2008 04:18 GMT
The 2-year-old Kenmore boy who suffered injuries while under the care of a baby sitter and later died has been identified as Oscar Rios, the King County Medical Examiner's Office reported Friday.

Mistake sends raw sewage into Ravenna Creek Sat, 24 May 2008 22:53 GMT
An estimated 8 million gallons of sewage has poured into Ravenna Creek after county crews mistakenly diverted it into a Seattle storm drain, a King County spokeswoman said Saturday.

Auditor plans another look at Sound Transit Sat, 24 May 2008 04:31 GMT
Another major audit of Sound Transit is planned this year, this time to focus on how well the agency manages itself and its future financial health.

Good times: We rank low when metric is peace Fri, 23 May 2008 23:28 GMT
The U.S. inched slightly higher on the

Transportation: Fraying travel Mon, 26 May 2008 23:48 GMT
P-I Editorial: As irritating as it is for an airline to charge for checking one bag, most travelers understand they have much bigger problems. Those start but hardly end with the rising costs of a ticket, or a gallon of gasoline.

Presidential Campaign: Appeasement talk Mon, 26 May 2008 23:49 GMT
P-I Editorial: Talk is appeasement. If the Republicans say it often enough, their "1984" style of brainwashing may take hold with a significant part of the electorate. But a video of Republican wise man James Baker shows the phoniness of the attack.

Housing: Tethered to misery Mon, 26 May 2008 23:49 GMT
P-I Editorial: In the absence of a good supply of low-income or affordable housing, those living on the low end of what's deemed a livable wage suffer endlessly. Tethered to misery, they are at the mercy of happenstance or slumlords.

The buck should stop here Mon, 26 May 2008 23:50 GMT
Cyrus Habib, guest columnist: Each time I pay cash for a cup of coffee, I'm hoping I won't get ripped off. Now, thanks to last week's decision by a Federal Appeals Court, I and other blind Americans may finally have the opportunity to use money independently.

Letters to the Editor Mon, 26 May 2008 23:49 GMT

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What We Eat: Deep-fried data Sun, 25 May 2008 22:55 GMT
P-I Editorial: While it's certainly not the fault of restaurants that Americans are so very fat, they're not exactly helping. Some chains deep-fry nutrition information, cover it with cheese and serve it with a trio of fatty dipping sauces.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Badge of dishonor Sun, 25 May 2008 22:55 GMT
P-I Editorial: Why is it that when it comes to felons and the functionally illiterate, our military is willing to ask, tell and grant waivers but when it comes to a homosexual, only don't-ask-don't-tell can sustain a military career? Time for a change.

Nation's Vets: A thank-you bill Sun, 25 May 2008 22:56 GMT
P-I Editorial: The nation's veterans and service people deserve all the support possible. That thought rightly seized center stage in Congress last week, but there has been increasing focus in recent months on those serving in combat.

World will be forced to conserve energy this time Sun, 25 May 2008 22:57 GMT
Hamish McRae, guest columnist: This time the world will be forced to continue its efforts to conserve energy. The market will drive us to reduce our carbon emissions. Many would say: about time too.

Sad is a good description of Iraq war Sun, 25 May 2008 22:59 GMT
David Kannas, guest columnist: "It's just sad." Those poignant words were from the mouth of an elderly man, a World War II veteran, who was one of many who gather every Tuesday in a peaceful vigil in opposition to the invasion and occupation of Iraq.

Recorded taps falls short in honoring the fallen Sat, 24 May 2008 06:44 GMT
When it comes to honoring dead soldiers nothing is worse than playing "Taps" on a boom box or electronic trumpet. This robs the last goodbye of the power that comes from live, natural music. The dead deserve more than cheesy imitations.

Weekend: Urban agriculture, Violent America?; Reader comments: Global warming, Bush Fri, 23 May 2008 14:00 GMT
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Cat hired as station chief brings passengers back
TOKYO -- A money-losing Japanese train company has found the purr-fect pet mascot to draw crowds and bring back business - tabby Tama.

Beast Mom: Steven Curtis Chapman's Daughter
Singer, songwriter, Steven Curtis Chapman lost his youngest daughter two days ago in a tragic accident on their own driveway. I saw the above video of his song, "Cinderella", on Amusing Mom's blog. I thought it was worth posting too. I've listened to his music for many, many years now and have appreciated so many of his songs.

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