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Couple go for better or worse, again Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:55 GMT
Four years ago, Chris Vincent and Ken Molsberry flew to San Francisco to get married, only to have California's high court void the marriage. But on Monday, the West Seattle couple are going for Round Two.

Rise in graffiti has Greenwood seeing red Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09 GMT
Despite repeated efforts by the city to rid Greenwood Park of graffiti, it keeps getting hit. Greenwood neighbors are fed up, but they're not alone -- graffiti has risen 44 percent throughout the city's parks in the past year and officials aren't sure why.

Exxon Valdez ruling worries environmental watchdogs Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:48 GMT
Will the U.S. Supreme Court decision to slash the punitive damages award in the Exxon Valdez case embolden oil companies to take shortcuts that put the environment at risk? That's what environmentalists fear.

Culinary students treated to a gourmet education Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:48 GMT
More than 5,000 students have graduated from Seattle Central Community College's Culinary Academy in more than 50 years -- a number that could be misleading considering an impending shortage of culinary workers expected in the U.S. by 2010.

No Parking Anytime: Cottages house writers' aspirations Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:50 GMT
Within the beauty of the P-patch and the old cottages there, beauty is being produced as writers move in and out, using the space as a creative enclave.

Firefighters buckle down on their busiest night Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:51 GMT
Most kicked back Friday, enjoying the long weekend. But not everyone. "It's a busy day for the entire Fire Department," spokeswoman Helen Fitzpatrick said.

30,000 Atlantic salmon escape from a B.C. fish farm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:50 GMT
The escape of 30,000 Atlantic salmon, one of the largest from a B.C. fish farm in recent years, is under investigation by the provincial Environment Ministry, a spokeswoman has confirmed.

Man beaten after trying to stop abuse of puppy Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:50 GMT
A 39-year-old man who tried to stop another man from beating a puppy was attacked with a chain and pelted with rocks, a Lewis County sheriff's spokesman says.

Woman is stabbed to death; man is jailed Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:44 GMT
A woman was stabbed to death Friday in an apartment in the Central District, and a man was jailed in the killing, police said.

Construction firm mistakenly moves City Hall site 13 feet Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:02 GMT
The new City Hall in Edgewood, Pierce County, is not being built where it was planned, and officials want to know why.

State sued over parolee's crimes Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:47 GMT
Washington state is being sued over a rape and murder committed by Michael John Braae, 48, a former country singer known as "Cowboy Mike," while he was on parole.

Drowning victim's body may be visible to rivergoers Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:47 GMT
Police say white-water rafters going through the tricky Blossom Bar rapids on southern Oregon's Rogue River may see the body of a California woman who drowned there last week but cannot be recovered.

Man wears patriotism on his sleeve and face Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:49 GMT
Sam Bloomfield has tattooed his love for his country on his face.

Woman reports abuse by priest Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:50 GMT
The Catholic Diocese of Yakima says a woman has reported that she was sexually abused in the late 1980s by a Jesuit priest.

Articles of Faith: Line between good, evil is not easily drawn Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:36 GMT
With the presidential candidates debating the meaning of patriotism, here's a question: Is it possible to love our country without insisting it is faultless? Let's hope so.

Nagging question: Fix KeyArena? Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:07 GMT
While Seattle sports fans wonder how long it might take to bring another NBA team to town, one thing is crystal clear. It'll never happen unless the city finds a solution to the same arena problem that led to the Sonics' departure.

Sonics blame game becomes factor in gubernatorial race Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:07 GMT
OLYMPIA -- The day after the Sonics and the city of Seattle struck a deal to let the team leave, Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi and his allies wasted no time saying Gov. Chris Gregoire was to blame.

Heading outdoors for Fourth? What you should know Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:12 GMT
Forget the bombs. Forget the beef. Forget the beer, if you're driving or boating. But pack a coat this Fourth of July.

Keeping dry and getting Seattle's fireworks ready Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:57 GMT
Unlike many annual firework displays across the country, Seattle's shows on Lake Union and Elliott Bay will proceed as usual, despite a national firework-shipping crisis that has raised the cost of buying the rockets.

Another quarter to ride the bus this fall? Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:52 GMT
Metro transit fares are likely to be increased 25 cents per trip to cover surging fuel costs, according to a proposal unveiled by King County Executive Ron Sims on Thursday.

Fall market levy won't include Steinbrueck Park Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:51 GMT
The Pike Place Market levy will likely go to Seattle voters in November without the controversial proposed improvements to Victor Steinbrueck Park, and $2 million lighter.

New citizens will celebrate first day as Americans Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:49 GMT
It's a Fourth of July tradition at Seattle Center: 545 people from 78 countries at the 24th annual naturalization ceremony.

Time for candidates to talk trade Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:51 GMT
Obama and McCain talk substance: Why can't the East Coast media?

Afghanistan, Iraq wars each took soldier with ties to state Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:55 GMT
While U.S. combat casualties in Iraq have fallen dramatically, violence in Afghanistan has increased significantly on the strength of a resurgent Taliban and escalated fighting along the Pakistan border.

Police shooting leads to 2 lawsuits Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:23 GMT
A controversial police shooting two years ago in Post Alley by an off-duty officer is now the focus of two personal injury lawsuits.

Northern spotted owl lawsuit settled Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:57 GMT
OLYMPIA -- A settlement has been reached in a 2006 environmental lawsuit that sought to block logging on 50,000 acres of private timberland to protect the threatened northern spotted owl.

The colorful former teacher turns herself into work of art Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00 GMT
With her flowing garments and multicolored hair, Dee Dee Rainbow makes an impression wherever she travels as she spreads love and acceptance of individuality in her wake.

Diploma mill's leader gets prison term Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00 GMT
SPOKANE -- The leader of a diploma mill that sold more than 10,000 fake high school diplomas and college degrees around the world has been sentenced to three years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.

Washington's population continues slow growth Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00 GMT
OLYMPIA -- New estimates by a Washington state agency indicate that the number of people from other states who are moving into Washington is declining. In addition, the state's overall population growth continues to slow.

Supreme Court says public records can be kept from inmates Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:01 GMT
OLYMPIA -- Prisoners are entitled to government records, but jailers can keep those records from actually reaching an inmate's hands if the information is deemed illegal contraband, a divided state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Police looking for man who snatched elderly woman's purse Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:59 GMT
King County sheriff's detectives are looking for a man who knocked down an elderly woman to steal her purse.

Boy brings gun to public pool Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:35 GMT
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A 12-year-old boy was taken into police custody this week after he brought a handgun to a public pool in Corvallis and threatened another child.

2,500 lightning strikes overnight Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:58 GMT
Thunderstorms over Western Washington pounded the region with an estimated 2,500 lightning strikes from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Seattle said.

Holiday closures Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:52 GMT

King County deaths Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:35 GMT

To whom does Obama respond? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:09 GMT
Amy Goodman, guest columnist: The question isn't whether Barack Obama is a sellout -- it's about what demands are made by grass-roots social movements of those who would represent them. The question is, who are these candidates responding to, answering to?

Snark Attack Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:20 GMT
Snark comments from P-I opinion editors and writers.

No surprise when animals attack hunters Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21 GMT
Speaking of happiness, there are many things that make me happy ... but one thing stands out from all those warm and fuzzies and that's when hunters are attacked by the animals they hunt.

The way Obama has redefined patriotism Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:24 GMT
The most interesting, even thrilling and inspiring thing about what Barack Obama has done to American political discourse is to redefine patriotism.

Ground Zero debacle demands return of Twin Towers Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:34 GMT
The gaping chasm that is Ground Zero screams national paralysis. Nothing more convincingly would signal the defiance of our Founding Fathers than to see the Twin Towers back where they belong -- taller, stronger, and prouder than ever.

Holding Muslims at arm's length Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:51 GMT
Obama's campaign has been far more inclusive than McCain's. Yet his handlers are so bent on passing its bi-nationally-raised man as a pureblooded American that they are reinforcing the impurities ignorantly attributed to Muslim Americans.

What we learned in the war Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13 GMT
As we slink off into the holiday weekend, let's tout up the lessons learned from Wesleygate. Here we see a violation of the first rule of the political talking head: Speak softly when cable TV hosts are entering a slow-news week.

Fourth Of July: Real independence Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:51 GMT
P-I Editorial: This Independence Day, many Americans are staying close to home. It's the economy, specifically the prices for the oil on which we have such an unhealthy dependence.

Veterans: A pool too far Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:51 GMT
P-I Editorial: A 70-year old veteran's quest to get hydrotherapy is emblematic of the troubles vets face in getting what's due to them in an overwhelmed VA system.

The luckiest girl Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13 GMT
When people ask how they can help in the fight against poverty, there are a thousand good answers, from sponsoring a child to supporting a grass-roots organization through globalgiving.com.

Union and independence observed on Fourth Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:52 GMT
Joyce Agee, guest columnist: July 4 seems fitting to launch a marriage and celebrate a country's birthday at the same time, because both events shared themes of union and independence.

Letters to the Editor Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:52 GMT

More Letters to the Editor Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:53 GMT

July 4 weekend: Vets, Teenage prostitution and Viaduct; Growing reader tread on Sonics Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:52 GMT
Welcome to the VEB.

Miniature dachshund gnaws off diabetic owner's toe
ALTON, Ill. -- An Illinois woman says her beloved miniature dachshund gnawed off her right big toe while she was asleep. Linda Floyd told the Alton Telegraph for a story Wednesday that her beloved Roscoe was euthanized because of safety concerns.

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