http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Sun, 19 May 2013 19:53:13 PDT Sun, 19 May 2013 19:53:13 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019345_portlandwaterxml.html?syndication=rss Portland residents will vote Tuesday on a ballot measure to add fluoride to the city’s drinking water — a debate that has turned the city’s traditional liberal politics on its head. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019345_portlandwaterxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:51:38 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019311_jdlcolumn20xml.html?syndication=rss Research reinforces an old idea: Whether you’re served food or ideas, it pays to be careful about what you ingest. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019311_jdlcolumn20xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:22:37 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019235_parryobitxml.html?syndication=rss Will Parry was a newspaperman, cardboard-box factory employee, labor activist and writer who devoted his life to radical and progressive causes. He died last week at age 93. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019235_parryobitxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:00:07 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/more-than-3000-customers-without-power-in-west-seattle/?syndication=rss Seattle City Light is reporting that about 3,140 customers are without power in an outage that started at 6:12 p.m. Sunday. The utility service is still investigating the cause of the outage, and does not yet have a time estimate for when the power will be back on. Today File http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/more-than-3000-customers-without-power-in-west-seattle/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 18:43:41 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021019232_udistrict_street_fair_2013.html?syndication=rss Picture This http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021019232_udistrict_street_fair_2013.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 18:11:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019169_apwaricinletterspokane.html?syndication=rss The FBI says it still has not made any arrests after searching a downtown Spokane apartment as part of an investigation into the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019169_apwaricinletterspokane.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019151_apwacolumbialandtrust1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss A Vancouver, Wash.-based organization dedicated to preserving land near the Columbia River has opened a new office in Hood River, Ore., in an effort to raise its profile. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019151_apwacolumbialandtrust1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/aurora-avenue-remains-closed/?syndication=rss Aurora Avenue North, which had been closed over the weekend, has been reopened in the southbound direction, and the north lanes are expected to open soon. The original schedule was for Aurora Avenue between Valley Street and Western Avenue to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday with two lanes in each direction. Today File http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/aurora-avenue-remains-closed/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019038_apwawhatcomcountyecommerce.html?syndication=rss A new report from the state Department of Revenue shows that online commerce is a big boon for the Whatcom County towns of Blaine and Sumas on the Canadian border. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019038_apwawhatcomcountyecommerce.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019034_apbbamarinersindians2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019034_apbbamarinersindians2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/dui-driver-hits-patrol-car-police-say/?syndication=rss A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Seattle police cruiser early Sunday morning in Ballard. A patrol officer was driving north on 3rd Avenue Northwest at about 3 a.m. when a female driver cut across the street in the 6700 block, going west, and hit the marked cruiser. The dri Today File http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/dui-driver-hits-patrol-car-police-say/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 15:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019020_apwaunderwaterobservatory2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Scientists are eager for access to information from a quarter-billion dollar lab at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean that they hope will teach them about climate change, earthquakes and even the origins of life on Earth and other planets. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019020_apwaunderwaterobservatory2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 15:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021018439_apwaseattlecruiserduicrash.html?syndication=rss Seattle police say an intoxicated woman crashed into a cruiser being driven by an officer on patrol, then took off. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021018439_apwaseattlecruiserduicrash.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016892_apbbamarinersindians1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on Sunday with a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016892_apbbamarinersindians1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 15:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016871_apwacolumbialandtrust.html?syndication=rss A Vancouver, Wash.-based organization dedicated to preserving land near the Columbia River has opened a new office in Hood River, Ore., in an effort to raise its profile. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016871_apwacolumbialandtrust.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 14:01:08 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/man-shot-in-south-seattle/?syndication=rss A man was shot in the hand during an armed robbery Sunday morning, according to Seattle police. A suspect remains at-large, police reported, after medics responded to the incident near 46th Avenue South and South Henderson Street. The victim, 30, was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non- Today File http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/man-shot-in-south-seattle/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016841_apwaseattlehitandrun.html?syndication=rss Police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man dead in Seattle. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016841_apwaseattlehitandrun.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 13:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016834_apwaguncontrolads.html?syndication=rss The main transit organization in Snohomish County is declining to run advertisements from a statewide gun control group on public buses. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016834_apwaguncontrolads.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 13:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016823_apusportlandfluoride1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss While soaking up the rays in what's been an unusually sunny season, Portlanders have broken away from their polite chatter about food, wine and outdoor adventure to fight about whether to fluoridate the water supply. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016823_apusportlandfluoride1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016776_apwaunderwaterobservatory1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Scientists are eager for access to information from a quarter-billion dollar lab at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean that they hope will teach them about climate change, earthquakes and even the origins of life on Earth and other planets. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016776_apwaunderwaterobservatory1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021016750_diversitymeansopportunityintukwila.html?syndication=rss Picture This http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021016750_diversitymeansopportunityintukwila.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 10:56:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016748_apwaunderwaterobservatory.html?syndication=rss Scientists around the world will soon have access to a wealth of data from a lab at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016748_apwaunderwaterobservatory.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:06 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/pedestrian-killed-in-seattle-hit-and-run/?syndication=rss A dead man was found lying in a Seattle street, and police are investigating his death as a hit-an-run collision. Police said that, based on physical evidence, the deceased man appeared to have been dragged by a vehicle after being struck. Officers responded to a 911 call at 4:41 a.m. today and foun Today File http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/pedestrian-killed-in-seattle-hit-and-run/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 14:46:04 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/sunday-memo-no-mercer-mercy-hoops-hopes-powerball-winner/?syndication=rss Mercer Street opens: Mercer Street and Broad Street are now open to traffic, says  the Seattle Department of Transportation. Crews getting ready for the demolition of the east half of the Highway 99 bridge over Mercer got their work done earlier than the expected Monday 5 a.m. completion. The r Today File http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2013/05/sunday-memo-no-mercer-mercy-hoops-hopes-powerball-winner/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016284_apwaspjawards1stadd.html?syndication=rss SEATTLE (AP) - Winners of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest were announced Saturday night. The annual contest is held by Region 10 of SPJ to honor journalism in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021016284_apwaspjawards1stadd.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 09:16:12 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014514_apcwaspjawards3rdadd.html?syndication=rss SEATTLE (AP) - Winners of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest were announced Saturday night. The annual contest is held by Region 10 of SPJ to honor journalism in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014514_apcwaspjawards3rdadd.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 08:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014471_apwaspjaward2ndadd.html?syndication=rss SEATTLE (AP) - Winners of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest were announced Saturday night. The annual contest is held by Region 10 of SPJ to honor journalism in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014471_apwaspjaward2ndadd.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 08:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014447_apwaspjawards.html?syndication=rss Winners of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest were announced Saturday night. The annual contest is held by Region 10 of SPJ to honor journalism in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014447_apwaspjawards.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 08:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/ronjudd/2021008078_juddwrap19xml.html?syndication=rss The Wrap by Ron Judd Ron Judd http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/ronjudd/2021008078_juddwrap19xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013926_spjwinnersxml.html?syndication=rss Seattle Times news, photography and online staffs won top awards in the annual Society of Professional Journalists competition. Twenty-six individual staff members also won awards. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013926_spjwinnersxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 02:03:10 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/monica-guzman/2013/05/18/youre-not-a-slacktivist-are-you-givebig-and-a-social-media-debate/?syndication=rss Some people will do anything for your support. Even sit in a pool of condoms. “Did you know that condoms are great at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections?” said Jenn Dean, development officer at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. “But they make lousy wa Monica Guzman http://blogs.seattletimes.com/monica-guzman/2013/05/18/youre-not-a-slacktivist-are-you-givebig-and-a-social-media-debate/?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 15:10:22 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014289_apsocmlsfcdallassounders2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner early in the 62nd minute, and the Seattle Sounders ended FC Dallas' nine-game unbeaten streak in MLS play with a 4-2 victory Saturday night. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014289_apsocmlsfcdallassounders2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 01:01:11 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014075_apwalotlotteryglancefinal.html?syndication=rss These Washington lotteries were drawn Saturday: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014075_apwalotlotteryglancefinal.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014211_apfllotpowerball2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss One of the tickets sold in Florida for the Powerball game Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, which were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014211_apfllotpowerball2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014143_apfllotpowerball1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss One of the tickets sold in Florida for the Powerball game Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, which were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014143_apfllotpowerball1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 00:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014126_apsocmlsfcdallassounders1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner early in the 62nd minute, and the Seattle Sounders ended FC Dallas' nine-game unbeaten streak in MLS play with a 4-2 victory Saturday night. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014126_apsocmlsfcdallassounders1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014093_apsocmlsfcdallassounders.html?syndication=rss Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner early in the 62nd minute, and the Seattle Sounders ended FC Dallas' nine-game unbeaten streak in MLS play with a 4-2 victory Saturday night. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014093_apsocmlsfcdallassounders.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014076_apfllotpowerball.html?syndication=rss The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014076_apfllotpowerball.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021013777_northwestwanderingsmassivemonkees.html?syndication=rss Picture This http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021013777_northwestwanderingsmassivemonkees.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 21:24:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014050_apwalotlotteryglance.html?syndication=rss These Washington lotteries were drawn Saturday: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014050_apwalotlotteryglance.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014054_apwalotmatch4.html?syndication=rss The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014054_apwalotmatch4.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014049_apwalothit5.html?syndication=rss The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014049_apwalothit5.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014053_apwalotlotto.html?syndication=rss The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014053_apwalotlotto.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014052_apwalotdailygame.html?syndication=rss The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014052_apwalotdailygame.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014055_apwalotkeno.html?syndication=rss The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021014055_apwalotkeno.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013424_andyhillxml.html?syndication=rss Redmond Republican Andy Hill, the state Senate’s chief budget writer, learned a hard-won lesson when advanced lung cancer threatened his life four years ago. “The illness taught me not to sweat the small stuff,” he said. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013424_andyhillxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 10:00:16 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013499_westneat19xml.html?syndication=rss Obama has got the familiar second-term blues — already. Second terms have become such a waste that it’s time to limit the presidency to just one. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013499_westneat19xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013487_insuranceratesxml.html?syndication=rss Health insurers predicted a dramatic rise in premiums under “Obamacare,” but the requests filed last week aren’t much different than previous rates. However, the requests await state review and could change. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013487_insuranceratesxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013647_apusricinletterspokane6thldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013647_apusricinletterspokane6thldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 22:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021013960_researchveteran.html?syndication=rss Picture This http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021013960_researchveteran.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 20:51:52 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021013919_sevenminutesofaction.html?syndication=rss Picture This http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/picturethis/2021013919_sevenminutesofaction.html?syndication=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 20:24:24 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013650_hoppeobitxml.html?syndication=rss Harley Hoppe, 82, a three-term King County assessor and an early tax rebel, died May 13 at his Mercer Island home. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021013650_hoppeobitxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 14:08:50 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019310_quakescenariosxml.html?syndication=rss New analyses of Washington’s many shallow seismic faults show the potential for extensive damage and loss of life across the state. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2021019310_quakescenariosxml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:52:21 PDT