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Sonics lease case in judge's hands Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:47 GMT
Six days of legal wrangling over the Sonics' KeyArena lease ended Thursday with U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman asking pointed questions during closing arguments. Now it's up to Pechman to provide the one answer everyone is waiting for.

No way out: Teen girls sell bodies in Seattle Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:15 GMT
Though police and outreach workers acknowledge that Seattle has long had a problem with juvenile prostitution, a new report states that hundreds of girls are working the streets with little or no substantive help from authorities.

Food stamp need soars; level of help doesn't Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:50 GMT
Spiking prices of staple foods have put the pinch on Washington's poorest, who are signing up for food stamps in record numbers but finding the assistance isn't keeping up rising with costs.

8 viaduct options detailed Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:48 GMT
There were eight new variations on some older themes Thursday, and more questions than answers, as officials publicly revealed their thinking about replacing Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Ever-rising expense of driving about to take a toll on all of us Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:44 GMT
Getting there is no longer fun, and is about to get a lot more expensive.

Under The Needle: Fans pack soccer pubs Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:47 GMT
The city hasn't seen a soccer boom like this since 1976, when Pele and the New York Cosmos played the Sounders in front of 58,000 people in the Kingdome.

Legislation introduced to restore Puget Sound Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:48 GMT
The goal of thrusting Puget Sound's restoration into the national spotlight is nearing reality with the introduction of new legislation by two of Washington's congressional leaders.

Hams will get serious this weekend Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:43 GMT
If "The Big One" hits, Washington residents may turn to ham radio operators to keep their communication systems alive. Hams will prepare for this scenario though Field Day, an emergency simulation this weekend.

Port commissioner's lawyer argues details of recall petition Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:58 GMT
Port of Seattle Commissioner Pat Davis' defense against a recall petition in front of the Washington state Supreme Court may hinge on a technicality.

Supreme Court issues ruling in case involving Snohomish PUD Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:47 GMT
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Thursday made it difficult for utility companies to successfully challenge costly, long-term energy supply contracts negotiated during the West Coast energy crunch seven years ago.

Suspect in Carnation slayings seeks death Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:01 GMT
In a bizarre twist, the woman accused of killing six members of her family on Christmas Eve called a Seattle television station Wednesday from jail, confessed to the shootings and demanded the death penalty.

Gang violence in Seattle on the rise, report says Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:03 GMT
A new report says kids are worried about an increase in gang violence, and it recommends more money for gang prevention programs.

Seattle man convicted of murder in death of 14-year-old in 2003 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:04 GMT
A Seattle man was found guilty of murder Thursday for gunning down a 14-year-old boy who was riding his bike to a community center for at-risk kids almost five years ago.

Cubs from endangered wolf pack get doctor visit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:05 GMT
TENINO -- The latest additions to Wolf Haven International's small population of endangered Mexican gray wolves are in good health.

Benefits planned for Seattle jazz artist Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:05 GMT
Fans and friends of Ernestine Anderson, the jazz vocalist who is in danger of losing her Seattle home to foreclosure, are planning fundraisers.

Victim, suspect in hit-run clashed earlier Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:06 GMT
King County deputies arrested a man in a fatal hit and run in Des Moines late Wednesday. The suspect and the victim were involved in a fight shortly before the hit and run.

Court weighs jurisdiction in wind-farm appeal Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:07 GMT
OLYMPIA -- The state Supreme Court is considering whether it has jurisdiction in Kittitas County's appeal of a wind farm 12 miles northwest of Ellensburg.

Crew making good progress in removing New Carissa wreck Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:07 GMT
COOS BAY, Ore. -- Given the history of the New Carissa, the effort to remove the last of its wreckage is off to a surprisingly smooth start. Too smooth, perhaps.

Three hurt in Lake City crash Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:52 GMT
Seattle firefighters had to cut into a vehicle in order to remove a woman trapped inside following a two-vehicle collision in Lake City late Wednesday.

Man charged in death of girlfriend's newborn Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:59 GMT
GRESHAM, Ore. -- Gresham police say they have arrested the boyfriend of a woman whose month-old child died of severe head injuries and charged him with murder.

Expect heavy traffic at the border this summer Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:04 GMT
Travelers going to Canada should expect delays this summer at the Peace Arch border crossing.

Man says he shot sofa intruder in self-defense Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:04 GMT
SUTHERLIN, Ore. -- A man who shot an intruder on a couch inside his Southern Oregon home told police he and his wife he acted in self-defense, according to a court document.

Lawyer: High Court ruling won't affect Seattle push to ban guns in parks Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:10 GMT
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Washington, D.C., gun case doesn't jeopardize Seattle's recently announced plans to ban guns in public parks, community centers and all other city properties, said Regina LaBelle, counsel to the mayor.

Raid at aerospace plant finds 32 undocumented workers Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:20 GMT
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided an Arlington aircraft manufacturing plant Thursday and arrested 32 undocumented workers.

Three $1 million winners in Washington lottery raffle Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:07 GMT
OLYMPIA -- Washington's Lottery says three $1 million winning tickets were sold for its second Million Dollar Raffle.

Man impersonating doctor sexually abuses woman in her 90s Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:08 GMT
OREGON CITY, Ore. -- Authorities say a man telephoned a woman in her 90s, persuaded her that he was a doctor assigned to home health care and then sexually abused her while pretending to examine her.

Two wounded in Kent shootings Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:16 GMT
Two people were shot in Kent on Thursday afternoon and seriously wounded.

King County deaths Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:09 GMT

Democrats to amend controversial Rossi ad Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:53 GMT
OLYMPIA -- The state Democratic Party says it will change a video ad that pictures Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi accompanied by the theme song from "The Sopranos," after a Seattle group said the ad was offensive to Italian-Americans.

Surgery checklist is all about the patient Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:38 GMT
The University of Washington is the first U.S. site involved in a global pilot program to test a surgical checklist aimed at improving patient safety in the operating room.

Unique townhouses an exception to the rules Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:31 GMT
Many seem to agree that townhouses built to meet city code are largely formulaic and mediocre. The city's latest proposal includes allowing homes closer to the street (with stoops and steps even closer) and raising some roof height limits.

Tomato salmonella cases rise -- four more in this state Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:54 GMT
The number of confirmed cases of Salmonella Saintpaul rose to 707, the Centers for Disease Control reported Wednesday, including four new patients identified in Washington state.

Advocacy group sues state over guidelines for pain medications Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:19 GMT
A pain treatment advocacy group filed suit Wednesday in federal court challenging restrictions Washington state officials have put on prescription pain medication.

Court gives feds 'road map' for future logging Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:18 GMT
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Forest Service's authority to decide whether a tree is likely to die soon after a forest fire. But it ordered the agency to take a closer look at whether they should log at all after fires in small roadless areas -- parts of forests that have never been logged.

Vancouver Aquarium's baby beluga treated for infection Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:36 GMT
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- A 2-week-old baby beluga whale born at the Vancouver Aquarium in British Columbia is reportedly doing well after being treated for an infection near her tail.

Puget Sound area ponders a future with a 'new green economy' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:15 GMT
Skyrocketing gas prices. Ever-rising demand for energy. Global warming. A conference Saturday will explore the opportunity for the green economy in dealing with those problems.

Under The Needle: A lot of art students have seen a lot of this guy over the years Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:37 GMT
Maybe in Robert Treat's nightmares, he finds himself at work fully clothed. Maybe he sees no grotesque, funhouse-mirror images of himself. Maybe roomfuls of people refuse to stare, won't scrutinize every bend and bubble of flesh.

Subprime Mess: Who pays? We do Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:08 GMT
P-I Editorial: Wednesday, Gov. Chris Gregoire said there's "compelling evidence that Countrywide has engaged in discriminatory lending practices," and the company "preyed on minority borrowers." Fine. But who pays? We do.

Global Warming: Nature's fury Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:07 GMT
P-I Editorial: Given that the Bush administration is still too busy trying to lift the ban on offshore drilling in the U.S. to bother, we hope the next one will make mitigating the effects of climate change a priority.

Bainbridge roots run deep at Minidoka Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:18 GMT
Clarence Moriwaki, guest columnist: "The opposite of love isn't hate, but fear," Dr. Frank Kitamoto said as he emceed the closing ceremony of last weekend's Minidoka Pilgrimage.

Clinton to Obama: We can work it out Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:11 GMT
Gail Collins, syndicated columnist: Hillary Clinton is so united!

Death with Dignity Initiative can't be considered in a vacuum Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:12 GMT
Hubert G. Locke, special to the P-I: If the discussion on Initiative 1000 at Town Hall last month is an indication, public opinion is not just sharply divided, it's intensely polarized over the Death with Dignity proposition.

Second Amendment: Still not absolute Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:09 GMT
P-I Editorial: Can government establish different rules for gun ownership in a dense urban area than for a rural community? The answer is yes and remains so even after the Supreme Court narrowly struck down a 32-year-old ban on guns in Washington, D.C.

Carlin knew what was really indecent Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:10 GMT
Amy Goodman, guest columnist: The world lost one if its great comedians this week with the death at age 71 of George Carlin.

Obama more patriotic than selfless Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:14 GMT
Ruth Marcus, guest columnist: When in the course of political events it becomes advantageous for a presidential candidate to dissolve a campaign promise, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that the candidate at least refrain from wrapping himself in the Declaration of Independence. Not Barack Obama.

Letters to the Editor Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:19 GMT

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Global warming, Gun Rights and Countrywide; reader comments on Exxon case, oil in Iraq & Afternoon S Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00 GMT
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What's next for Gates? Anything he can dream up
Bill Gates' big appetite for learning could find new outlets in his life's next chapter.

Safeway opens an 'elite' store in Bellevue
Safeway opens a posh downtown Bellevue store Friday designed to cater to an affluent crowd with extras such as a nut hut, wine cellar, fireplace, sushi bar, lots of organic produce and -- of course -- a Starbucks.

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