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Text messages lead to murder charges for 2 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:31 GMT
A Gold Bar man's text messages to his new girlfriend on the day her ex-boyfriend was killed -- including one that allegedly read "its done" -- helped lead to murder charges against both of them.

Home buyers: Don't forget interest Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:48 GMT
Some local real estate professionals say rising mortgage rates in coming weeks and months could wipe out any benefit from lower selling prices; others say people shouldn't focus too much on short-term rate fluctuations.

Priest again accused of sexual abuse Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:04 GMT
The Catholic church is investigating a Monroe priest following a recent allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in the late 1960s, the Seattle Archdiocese reported Monday.

The world is their lab Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:09 GMT
Oceanic and atmospheric researchers in Seattle are working to engage middle-school students in the wonder of science.

Climber dies on Mount McKinley Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:53 GMT
ANCHORAGE -- Officials at Denali National Park say a climber has collapsed and died on the summit of Mount McKinley.

Entangled whale in Juan de Fuca missing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:53 GMT
CLALLAM BAY -- Rescuers on Monday are waiting for another sighting of a humpback whale spotted over the weekend entangled in crab pot lines so they can attempt to free it.

Husband charged in wife's death Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:55 GMT
The husband of a Hurricane Katrina survivor who was slain in her Central District apartment has been charged with second-degree murder.

Panel urges changes in police oversight Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:58 GMT
A Seattle City Council-appointed panel is calling for more openness in police oversight and broader protection for a civilian-review board charged with monitoring how the Police Department handles officer misconduct cases.

Court nixes county's land use limits Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:00 GMT
A state appellate court has overturned King County's controversial land use ordinance that had ordered some rural landowners to leave at least half of their property untouched.

Ex-pawnshop owner gets 2 years in prison Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:03 GMT
The former owner of a well-known Seattle pawnshop was sentenced to two years in prison Monday in a high-end theft ring that paid drug addicts to steal designer fashion, glass art and other items from downtown businesses.

Charges filed in bank robbery, chase that ended in gunfire Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:05 GMT
Two men accused of robbing a West Seattle bank, then leading police on a chase last week that ended in a dramatic volley of gunfire downtown, now face criminal charges.

New condo owners caught in legal dispute Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:01 GMT
New owners of condominiums in the new Mosler Lofts building are caught up in a legal dispute between the developer and general contractor.

All this talk of civilian oversight is close to becoming reality Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:02 GMT
A first-ever comprehensive civilian review process is part of a tentative five-year contract agreement King County has has reached with the King County Police Officers' Guild.

Seattle improperly spent taxes, audit says Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:59 GMT
Seattle improperly spent nearly $3.2 million in property taxes on a new fire station and trail, according to the state Auditor's office.

Proposal: Independent economic forecasts for county government Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:45 GMT
An independent agency to develop economic forecasts for use by King County government would be created under a proposal the County Council has decided to submit to voters in November.

Local housing market warming up with the weather Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:54 GMT
King County's median house price in June was the highest since September, but still down from a year ago, according to statistics released Monday.

Defense secretary visiting McChord, Fort Lewis Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:16 GMT
FORT LEWIS -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates is visiting Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base on Monday and again on Tuesday.

Ex-cop helps drivers beat DUIs Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:28 GMT
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A police officer who resigned amid complaints that he was overzealous in pursuing drunken drivers is now helping such motorists beat the rap in court.

Boy loses arm in surfing accident Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:29 GMT
PACIFIC CITY, Ore. -- An Oregon boy lost his left arm in a surfing accident off the coast of Cape Kiwanda, the authorities said.

King County Deaths Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:31 GMT

State and local governments side with builders on runoff pollution Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:30 GMT
The state and local governments are standing in the way of requiring building techniques that a growing chorus of scientists says could rein in the largest source of most of Puget Sound's worst pollutants.

Field of publicly traded firms may shrink Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:25 GMT
Lots of Washington publicly traded companies are being bought out or taken private. Where are their replacements?

Congress should impeach Bush now Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:22 GMT
Elizabeth Holtzmanm, guest columnist: The framers believed unchecked power, including unchecked executive power, was the greatest threat to our liberties; too many citizens today perceive that danger as unreal. That is why Congress should initiate impeachment proceedings now.

Bus Fares: No viable option Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:17 GMT
P-I Editorial: As much as we dread fare increases, we also must accept that short of cutting services and routes (which would be unacceptable), Metro has no options.

Wall-E for president Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:21 GMT
Compare any 10 minutes of the movie "Wall-E" with 10 minutes of any cable-news channel, and you'll soon be asking: Exactly who are the adults in our country and who are the cartoon characters?

U.S. in need of its own truth commission Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:31 GMT
When a distinguished American military commander accuses the United States of committing war crimes in its handling of detainees, you know that we need a new way forward.

Another Wimbledon, another year of ill-suppressed sexism Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:52 GMT
The bizarre response towards female tennis players is a heightened form of the quiet misogyny of public life. Women are applauded for being "hot" in a slightly menacing way, and derided for being serious. The winners are viewed with a kind of paranoia.

Patriotism -- last refuge of scoundrels and undoing of Democratic candidates Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17 GMT
Obama's precautions are wise. Dr. Johnson described patriotism as the last refuge of the scoundrel; in the U.S. it is the first resort of the Republicans come election time.

For better or worse, a distraction from Obama's campaign Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:05 GMT
Michelle Obama says she doesn't want to be a distraction from her husband's presidential campaign. For better or worse, though, she is.

Just doing their job in Iraq Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:46 GMT
My nephew, Private First Class Tim Pizzute, did not make it to any family barbecues over the July 4th weekend. He's been dodging sniper fire and roadside bombs in Iraq for the last 10 months.

Starbucks wakes up, smells the coffee Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:18 GMT
Baristas at Starbucks coffee shops around America are starting to get a taste of what it feels like to be an autoworker in Detroit.

Sun rises on passenger rail Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:09 GMT
After decades of howling at the moon, as lobbyists from Big Oil, automakers, airlines, and freight-rail bought off the politicians, advocates of passenger rail now see the sun rising. The headlines say everything.

An ideal husband Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:21 GMT
Father Pat Connor has spent his celibate life mulling connubial bliss. His decades of marriage counseling led him to distill some "mostly common sense" advice about how to dodge mates who would maul your happiness.

Crafting a message and narrative for McCain Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:32 GMT
The McCain campaign this year desperately needs a message and a narrative that is both appropriate for the candidate and for the times. Thinking such a complex challenge through, and executing it, is Mike Murphy's strength.

Political Ball: Scoring points Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:18 GMT
P-I Editorial: The city of Seattle's deal with the Sonics will put new plays into a number of political campaigns. Whether you like the settlement or not, it's a fair subject for political point scoring.

Medical marijuana is needed by seriously ill patients Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:19 GMT
Guest Columnists: The government is waging war on some of our most vulnerable citizens, who Washington voters have acted to protect. Soon our congressional representatives will have the chance to stand up for seriously ill patients who need medical marijuana.

Iraq: For a shorter term Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:21 GMT
P-I Editorial: We're thrilled to hear Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is resisting the idea of a long-term (permanent) treaty with the U.S. Many in the country's parliament have spoken out against the terms of the agreement as demanded, by the U.S.

G8, U.N., IMF, WTO, Et al: What a way to run the world Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:34 GMT
As global problems proliferate and information whips around the world ever faster, the organizational response looks ever shabbier, slower and feebler. The world's governing bodies need to change.

Behind Bush bust: Who's to blame? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:20 GMT
Paul Krugman, syndicated columnist: Is the public right to be so disgusted with Bush's economic leadership? Not exactly. We really do have a lousy economy, a fact of which Bush seems spectacularly unaware. That's not the same thing as saying the bad economy is Bush's fault.

Viacom's case is strong but ultimately futile Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:34 GMT
The music industry spent many years and a small fortune going after the online file-sharers, only to be forced to overhaul its business strategy anyway. Do the television companies really want to repeat history?

Candidates short on managerial experience Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:20 GMT
Guest columnist: Obama, a lawyer and community organizer, elected to the Senate four years ago, has a lot of charm and charisma but not much experience. McCain, who spent five years in a Vietcong prison camp, has never run anything but his Senate office.

Letters to the Editor Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:18 GMT

More Letters to the Editor Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:18 GMT

First Person: Let sun shine on 'Justice Summer' Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:29 GMT
Orange bolt-cutters will not be needed to stop the use of Guantanamo Military Detention Facility. The practice of justice will do the job.

Sonics politics, US-Iraq agreement, bus fare hikes and reader comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:17 GMT
Happy Monday and welcome to the Seattle P-I's Virtual Editorial Blog.

Cruise ship grounds near Glacier Bay in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A Coast Guard spokesman says a cruise ship that grounded for about nine hours near Glacier Bay in Alaska has been towed to safety.

Wash. judge tells verbose lawyer to make it snappy
TACOMA, Wash. -- A federal judge in Tacoma has told a lawyer he needs to make it snappy.

Catcher Burke pitches; Mariners lose anyway
One by one, they came up to Mariners manager Jim Riggleman in the dugout.

Hotel brings back gold rush
One hundred years after gold rush veterans first came together as the Arctic Club, an historic downtown building will reopen as the Arctic Club Hotel Seattle on Wednesday.

Schultz sticks with Sonics suit
The attorney for former Sonics chairman Howard Schultz said his lawsuit is not a long shot and that he'll vigorously pursue efforts to unwind the sale of the team to Clay Bennett even after it moves to Oklahoma City.

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