Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Page updated at 04:28 p.m.
DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Merchant mariners fight for recognition
Bob Barbee was a member of the Merchant Marines civilian organization that fought in World War II. Recently the U.S. government passed a bill that would provide a monthly stipend for the mariners, in lieu of benefits they didn't receive after the war.
UPDATE - 01:36 PM
N Korea fires 7 missiles off eastern coast
S Korea reported that N Korea fired 7 missiles, a violation of U.N. resolutions and apparent message of defiance to the U.S.
Fire danger already here in parched NW forests
UPDATE - 9:30 AM
Palin resigns, leaves plans secret
Lake Washington's sockeye run may hit a record low
UPDATE - 03:54 PM
2 US troops die in attack on base in Afghanistan
UPDATE - 3:39 PM
Former NFL MVP McNair shot to death in Nashville
Iran: Top reformist leaders admit to plotting revolution
Lake Union fireworks fun based on a blast from the past
Man pistol-whipped after argument in night club
UPDATE - 01:04 PM
Coroner: Teen 5th killed by apparent serial killer in S.C.
NEW - 03:05 PM
Masked intruders shoot man near Federal Way
Plasma and LCD beware; OLED screens ready to go mainstream
UPDATE - 02:45 PM
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Klein dies
UPDATE - 03:55 PM
Festivals and fireworks in Seattle and around Washington state. See the full list.
Seattle and Bellevue host region's two big blowouts for the Fourth
Get ready for heavy traffic Driver tips from Washington DOT
Ideas for Fourth of July dessert Pre-grill drill: marinate those steaks
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