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520 tolls may stretch from I-5 to Bellevue Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:32 GMT
Travelers using the Evergreen Point Bridge could pay tolls ranging from $2.95 to $3.80 one-way during the evening peak-traffic commute to help finance a new span, under options being studied by a state toll committee.

Fifth dental death in 3 years Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:57 GMT
A fifth person has died in Washington within the last three years after complications related to oral surgery.

Plane hopper has worn out cute welcome Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:39 GMT
Semaj Booker, the smart kid who likes to slip past airport security to get on planes, is at a crossroads. If he doesn't get tough love now -- we'll be reading about him later. He's turning into a tiny terror.

Stepson faces jury in for-hire slaying Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:46 GMT
More than three years after Des Moines resident Ron Whitehead was shot to death, his stepson faced a jury for the first time Wednesday in the murder-for-hire slaying.

Agencies asked to ease safety rules Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:00 GMT
In its final days in power, the Bush White House is rushing to have federal agencies water down the regulation of hazardous substances.

Officer's firing unjustified, board says Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:13 GMT
A three-member panel has found that the Seattle Police Department went too far with its punishment in firing a cop accused of felony harassment. The charge was later reduced to a misdemeanor after a jury deadlocked on the more serious charge.

State race for public lands chief could get rough Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:52 GMT
After two failed attempts by Democrats to defeat Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland, Peter Goldmark is being offered up as a new, more Eastern Washington-friendly candidate the party hopes can unseat the GOP incumbent.

Christians taking on role as environmentalists Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:14 GMT
American Christians are becoming more involved in the problems of global warming, connecting the scientific with the spiritual.

Group proposes climate-saving strategy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:29 GMT
Tired of the lack of leadership at the national level, Western leaders are taking charge on curbing climate change by proposing a "cap and trade" plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Legacy House turns 10 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:25 GMT
Legacy House, a savior for the elderly and disabled in Seattle's International District, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend.

Mercer Island residents sue to stop Tent City Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:05 GMT
A group of Mercer Island residents asked a King County Superior Court judge to block a church from setting up a temporary homeless shelter in the city.

Principal charged with raping teen Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:34 GMT
A private school principal in Arlington was charged with one count of raping a 14-year-old female student, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. The act reportedly happened at the school.

Race and the military topic of panel discussion Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:24 GMT
A panel will discuss race and the military as part of several days of tribute to the Fort Lawton veterans, black servicemen convicted of lynching an Italian POW during WWII. They were cleared of any wrongdoing last year after the publication of a book on the case.

Coast Guard suspends search Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:33 GMT
The Coast Guard has suspended its search of south Puget Sound prompted when a 6-year-old girl called on the maritime distress frequency Tuesday saying that someone with her was "in the water" and "not waking up."

Man guilty of taking Rolls Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:43 GMT
A federal jury found a Seattle man guilty Wednesday of taking a Rolls Royce sedan that once belonged to the Saudi Royal family from a locked customs warehouse.

Federal investigators inquire about Plum Creek, Forest Service talks Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:33 GMT
HELENA, Mont. -- Federal investigators have begun looking into closed-door negotiations between the Bush administration and Seattle-based Plum Creek Timber Co., the nation's largest owner of private land.

Stanwood residents advised to boil their water Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:14 GMT
A pump failure may have allowed contaminants into the water system affecting 360 homes in Stanwood. Residents are advised to boil their water before use.

Brush fire near Wenatchee fully contained Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:38 GMT
QUINCY -- Fire crews fully contained a blaze that briefly threatened several dozen homes near the Columbia River, but lightning sparked new fires Wednesday in Washington's North Cascades.

Alaska Senate considers new pipeline Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:31 GMT
JUNEAU, Alaska -- The fate of a multibillion-dollar pipeline that could unlock 4.5 billion cubic feet of North Slope gas reserves daily and power North American homes and businesses for decades now rests in the hands of 20 Alaska state senators.

King County Deaths Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:26 GMT

Fresh scent may hide toxic secret Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:11 GMT
Fabric sheets make your shirts smell fresh and clean, and air fresheners fill your home with fragrances of apple-cinnamon or country gardens. But those household items are potentially exposing your family and friends to dangerous chemicals.

Salmonella scare a life changer Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:03 GMT
WASHINGTON -- The tomato scare may be over, but it has taken a toll -- it's cost the industry an estimated $100 million and left millions of people with a new wariness about the safety of everyday foods.

'Spam King' gets nearly 4 years in prison Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:44 GMT
U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman ended the reign of the so-called "Spam King," who earned his title by sending out millions of unwanted e-mails, by sentencing the Seattle man to nearly fours years in prison on Tuesday.

No suspects in fatal shooting Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:09 GMT
Seattle police have no suspects nor a motive for a shooting that left one man dead late Monday.

State's human trafficking law fails to snag a conviction Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:07 GMT
Officials are wondering why Washington's five-year-old human trafficking law hasn't resulted in a single conviction.

Golf rage incident 'extremely stupid' Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:42 GMT
Nicholas Shampine, 33, of Puyallup has been charged with second-degree assault for hitting another golfer in the head with his 6-iron during an argument at Auburn Golf Course on July 13.

DNA tests can solve property crimes Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:08 GMT
DNA analysis can more than double the chance that burglars and car thieves are caught. But costs and a lack of lab capacity have kept it out of wide use.

Warrant issued for Kent slaying suspect Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:42 GMT
A warrant has been issued for an 18-year-old man whom police say fatally shot a teenager in Kent in an apparent gang-related confrontation earlier this month.

4-year-old's abuse called near-torture Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:55 GMT
SPOKANE -- The stepmother of a 4-year-old Spokane girl who died after what police called "vicious child abuse" pleaded guilty Monday to homicide by abuse.

State audits again find problems in spending by Seattle Public Schools Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:05 GMT
For the seventh year in a row, state audits of Seattle Public Schools highlighted some questionable expenses and persistent payroll problems.

UW mulls adding more slots for freshmen Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:38 GMT
UW President Mark Emmert wants to expand the university's freshman enrollment by 1,700 students over the next decade, a plan he says will help temper the university's increasingly competitive admission process.

Grocery bag fee headed to full council Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:42 GMT
Seattle city officials moved a step closer Tuesday toward becoming one of the few major American cities to discourage paper and plastic bags in favor of reusable bags, and to ban polystyrene food and drink containers.

Democrats reject inquiry into Gregoire's gambling pacts Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:49 GMT
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have rejected Republicans' request for an inquiry into the connection between political contributions and tribal gambling compacts negotiated by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Vet sues Hague over appearance in ad Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:39 GMT
A mentally incapacitated man and his wife have sued Republican King County Councilwoman Jane Hague after the elderly veteran appeared in Hague campaign ads against his will.

Sound Transit plan is expected to be approved for ballot Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:44 GMT
A 15-year Sound Transit expansion plan that includes adding 34 additional miles of light rail is expected to be discussed and approved Thursday for placement on the November ballot

3 weekends of closures on I-405 next month Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:43 GMT
The state Department of Transportation said Monday it will close southbound lines of Interstate 405 between S.E. Eighth St. and Interstate 90 for three consecutive weekends in August.

When a growth firm stops growing Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:35 GMT
What happens when a growth company isn't growing any more?

KeyArena lost a tenant; will it lose a name? Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:40 GMT
KeyArena has lost its prime tenant. Will it also lose its name?

Nothing is predictable in VP search Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:55 GMT
The vice presidency: Nothing is predictable, except for occasional disasters.

Sound Transit: Let the debate begin Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:09 GMT
P-I Editorial: Sound Transit board members are likely to send a new light light-rail construction and regional bus service expansion measure to the November ballot. Let the debating begin, but we're glad voters will have a transit option.

Food banks: Lines are growing as economy shrinks Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:09 GMT
P-I Editorial: Between the downturn in the economy and the upturn in food prices, a lot of people are turning to food banks for help. United Way of King County is working with key food providers on efficiencies and smart public policies.

Hamdan case: Let court do its job Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:10 GMT
P-I Editorial: It's almost comforting that this administration seldom, if ever, deviates from its established playbook. If it doesn't like what it hears from the Supreme Court, it first employs a fear tactic. Then it runs to Congress for a remedy.

'McBama' is the right position on Iraq Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:12 GMT
The right position on Iraq is probably "McBama" -- stick to a clear withdrawal timetable because post-surge Iraq and U.S. will tolerate nothing else. Leave yourself some wiggle room if things keep getting better, but not exactly on schedule.

Al Gore, T. Boone Pickens are unlikely allies Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:13 GMT
We have to listen to Al Gore. He paints a grim picture of our national and global future if we don't face the pending change in the weather.

'High incomes' tax more fair Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07 GMT
Here is a step the Legislature could take that would make a big difference: institute a new "high incomes tax" that exempts the first $200,000 of family income, starts at 3 percent and jumps to 5 percent on incomes over $1 million.

Go native to help save the Sound Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:08 GMT
Just like your hair isn't going to look just like the picture on the box, your garden isn't going to look like the picture in the magazine. That's alright because you can feel good about having a healthy garden -- and a healthier Puget Sound.

The 'fix' for homeless animals Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:09 GMT
America's homeless animals are in a sinking ship, and these efforts are like trying to bail out the ship with a teaspoon. We need to fix the hole in the bottom of the boat -- by "fixing" dogs and cats.

Is 'The One' cocky or commander in chief? Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:07 GMT
At moments during his overseas trip, Obama was acting as though he were already "on a coin," as Jon Stewart would say. But cocky or not, he needs to swoop up to conquer so Americans can picture him in the role.

Adulation for Obama needs to be tempered with realism Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:36 GMT
If, as he promises, a theme of Obama's speech in Berlin will be a commitment to listen to Europe, we should pay him the same compliment, and listen just as carefully to him.

Refighting the surge gets McCain nowhere against Obama Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:40 GMT
McCain's pugnacious scrapping over the surge has him refighting yesterday's fight. He should be grateful that he is not drawing all the attention for it that he wants.

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