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King County party patrol nabs more than 140 underage drinkers Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:57 GMT
More than 140 people were cited or arrested last weekend during an annual crackdown on underage parties throughout King County, the Sheriff's Office reported.

Nickels proposes concealed weapons ban in Seattle parks Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:29 GMT
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels plans to ban concealed weapons in parks and other city lands.

Storm knocks out power to 8,000 customers Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:48 GMT
Workers were trying to restore power to nearly 8,000 customers -- about 1,700 in south King County -- after wind and rain storms hit the area late Monday afternoon.

Advocates for the homeless arrested at City Hall protest Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:44 GMT
Given that he was in a wheelchair, Mike Smith said Seattle police officers treated him "magnificently" Monday morning when they arrested him and 14 other homeless advocates who blocked Cherry Street near City Hall.

Indictment describes roving brothel Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:11 GMT
Federal prosecutors accused a Malaysian man Monday of operating a roving brothel in the Seattle area, most recently in the Newcastle area.

Crime rates in Seattle, nation on decline, data show Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:21 GMT
FBI crime statistics show that crime declined nationwide last year, reversing an uptick in crime these past two years that had troubled police across the country. Seattle's crime rate mirrors what has been seen nationally.

Gas prices killing your budget? Why not hop on the bus instead? Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:17 GMT
With King County's roughly 1,300 buses more crowded than ever, the Seattle P-I set out to try out the bus system and gather some tips and tricks for Seattlelites contemplating ditching their cars and riding the bus.

Council OKs security cameras for Seattle parks -- for now Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:52 GMT
Crews may install security video cameras in three additional Seattle parks later this year -- at least temporarily, the City Council voted Monday afternoon.

Coast Guard widow awarded chance to help wounded soldiers Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:13 GMT
Pattie Bruckenthal's husband, a Coast Guardsman, was killed in Iraq months before the birth of their first daughter. Now she has won a scholarship that will enable her to comfort and treat those who come home wounded from the war.

Panties raided from Bellevue Victoria's Secret Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:13 GMT
More than $10,000 worth of panties and thongs were stolen from a Victoria's Secret store at Bellevue Square last month, the Bellevue Police Department reported.

Jail staff raising the alarm on proposed budget cuts Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:03 GMT
The King County Corrections Guild is paying for radio spots that urge listeners to contact county officials to oppose potential budget cuts that would affect services at the county's jail facilities.

Missing hiker found on Mount Hood trail Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:44 GMT
GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. -- Clackamas County authorities say a Coast Guard helicopter picked up a missing hiker to ensure he is physically OK after spending the night on Mount Hood.

Man extradited from California, accused of killing mom Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:59 GMT
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A 29-year-old California man has been booked into the Douglas County Jail on a warrant charging him with murder, attempted murder and arson.

Fire destroys Skyway home; no injuries reported Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:43 GMT
A Skyway family's home was destroyed Monday morning after an accident with a propane stove, but authorities reported no injuries.

King County Deaths Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:23 GMT

Obama wasn't first to get flak over faith Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:26 GMT
The religious faith of our presidential candidates has been turned into a political funhouse.

A grand plan for Duwamish neighbors Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:40 GMT
Once the PCBs and phthalates and heavy metals and other gunk are gone, what do people want to see in the valley between West Seattle and Beacon Hill?

Schools cracking down on abuse Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:38 GMT
For years, workers in Seattle Public Schools didn't understand their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Now, after two high-profile cases of sexual abuse, the district is trying to change that.

Change may be coming to Aurora Avenue North Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:22 GMT
After decades of decay, change may be coming to Aurora Avenue North. But some wonder if the city isn't trying to push out low-rent motels that have long been part of the strip to make way for redevelopment.

Potentially fatal bacteria found in pigs, farmworkers Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:46 GMT
Federal food safety and public health agencies are being urged to begin checking meat sold across the country for the presence of MRSA, a potentially fatal bacterium. Scientists have found the infection in U.S. pigs and farmworkers.

Body found in Lake Union; police don't suspect foul play Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:28 GMT
A body was found floating Sunday near the east shore of Lake Union, but police say they do not suspect foul play.

Overhaul aimed at protecting taxi drivers Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:06 GMT
Sweeping taxi regulation changes are being considered in Seattle. They're aimed at protecting drivers from the burden -- some call it exploitation -- they face at the hands of those holding the fewer than 700 licenses the city has issued.

Homeless camp out at City Hall, protest tent camp sweeps Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:03 GMT
About 200 homeless people camped out at City Hall Sunday night to draw attention to the mayor's policies of "sweeping" tent cities in Seattle.

Getting There: Seeing red south of Fremont Bridge Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:43 GMT
Tom Barrett says the timing of the lights south of Fremont Bridge is unfair.

County may extend deadline on removing cities' inmates Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:10 GMT
The King County Council would like to reopen negotiations on a contract with several cities that pay for bed space at the King County Jail. If successful, it would mean more money for the county as it faces a $68 million budget shortfall.

Volunteers' motives as varied as their projects Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:13 GMT
What plants the seed of volunteerism? For some, it's a moment. For others, a legacy. It doesn't hurt when an employer adds a stamp of approval.

Ravenna Creek cleanup a dirty job Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:30 GMT
About a dozen King County workers spent their weekend cleaning Ravenna Creek after last month's sewage spill that sent 6.4 million gallons of foul gunk into the water.

Dystrophy patient graduates in hospital Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:28 GMT
ABERDEEN -- A young Aberdeen man who has fought a debilitating muscular disease since he was a boy achieved one of his key goals Saturday.

Mayor to make another effort to curb gun violence Sat, 07 Jun 2008 22:53 GMT
An e-mail to legislators gives new details of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels' plans to deal with gun violence.

Drive-by shooting at South Seattle home Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:00 GMT
Gang unit detectives responded Friday night to an apparent drive-by shooting at a South Seattle home.

UW Law School to receive $4 million for new institute Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:45 GMT
University of Washington Regent Stanley Barer and his wife, Alta, have pledged $4 million to the UW School of Law to create the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.

County crews wade in to clean Ravenna Creek sewage Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:05 GMT
About a dozen King County workers spent Saturday cleaning Ravenna Creek following last month's sewage spill that sent 6.4 million gallons of foul gunk into the water.

Bellevue is growing up -- and up Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:12 GMT
Businesses are moving to Bellevue to be closer to Eastside employees, and residents like the urban experience without Seattle's edginess. But some longtime residents don't like what they see.

Will you read Microsoft's obit here? Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:40 GMT
A Modest Prediction about the future of one of our mainstay companies.

City gun law: Check at the door Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:58 GMT
P-I Editorial: Mayor Greg Nickels' plan to forbid guns on a host of city properties is a measured response to the gunshot injuries to two people at Seattle Center during the Folklife celebration.

Environment college: Time for boldness Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:59 GMT
P-I Editorial: Every university experiences foot dragging, turf fights and empire building among faculty. At a great one such as the University of Washington, the resistance to change can be world class.

Presidential campaign: A ceiling cracked Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00 GMT
P-I Editorial: After a heated race for the Democratic presidential nomination, the party finally got closure with Sen. Hillary Clinton's concession

The Latino vote is now up for grabs Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:01 GMT
A good portion of the fastest-growing sector of our electorate is now faced with the daunting prospect of having to reconsider their commitment. Most major polls showed Clinton as the clear favorite among Hispanics.

Calling Obama black insults his mother Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:02 GMT
Barack Obama is not black. He is the first mixed-race politician ever to get this far in the onerous and arduously testing American electoral process.

County Council sees one side of 'open and fair' election story Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:03 GMT
King County Council members are pushing a plan to fund their campaign coffers with citizens' tax dollars, claiming that this promotes "open and fair" elections. But so far, the council has been pushing only one side of the story.

Legislators can give youths alternatives to gang life Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:04 GMT
Removing the prevention and intervention funding from House Bill 2712 this past legislative session was shortsighted and leaves the state with an incomplete and faulty strategy for engaging communities as they solve their gang problems.

Redesign flawed health care system Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:05 GMT
While our state is coming to grips with the shortage of primary care physicians, it is failing to recognize the large contribution to primary care from other health professions, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

What Hillary Clinton won Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:55 GMT
For Clinton's campaign, here where sexism does come in: If Obama had failed in his attempt to make history by becoming the first African-American presidential nominee, you can bet we'd have treated his defeat with the dignity it deserved.

Skin color won't stop Obama; color of his politics might Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:15 GMT
The impatience, and doubt, in the question -- aren't you ready yet to elect a black president? -- suggests America is lagging behind, a developmentally challenged nation of ignorant bigots uniquely trapped in our own solipsistic history.

The nightmare ticket Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:18 GMT
Nobody listens to Jimmy Carter anymore, but once in a while, they should. The former president has publicly advised Barack Obama not to pick Hillary Clinton as his running mate.

How many women could be so strong? Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:48 GMT
The "Hillary is a bitch" campaign has revealed a rabid strain of misogyny; like anti-Semitism, it is visceral and illogical.

Afghanistan is a war with huge costs and doubtful benefits Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:16 GMT
Now is not the time to end Britain's commitment to Afghanistan. But it is a time to review what has been achieved, and what can realistically be achieved in the months to come.

McCain needs to create a campaign Republicans can believe in Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:17 GMT
Everything seems to be going swimmingly for Obama. Meanwhile, the McCain campaign dog-paddles along. And almost every Republican I've talked to is alarmed that the McCain campaign doesn't seem up to the task of electing John McCain.

Internet killed the video star Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:19 GMT
While it isn't the vanguard it once was, it seems MTV is making strong efforts to evolve. But how in touch with today's youth can a company be when it uses phrases such as "genie out of the bottle"? Maybe bureaucracy was what maimed MTV.

Gas and go -- out of business Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:16 GMT
Obama will have to simultaneously prod both car industry executives and union workers to a new small-is-good vision in such battleground Midwestern states as Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Obama won only one of those states, Wisconsin, in the primaries.

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