http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/index.html en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:52:22 PST Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:52:22 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010330452_apmicoolconservation1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Keeping food cold in open store display cases is an ongoing challenge for designers. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010330452_apmicoolconservation1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:02:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thewrapbyronjudd/2010328207_wrjudd22.html?syndication=rss Pardon the interruption. While we were off playing newspaper for six weeks, several Wrap-worthy moments passed right by, taunting us with their stupidity. Fear not. In the interest of catching up later, we kept careful notes on a Tofurkey wrapper. Here goes: The Wrap by Ron Judd http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thewrapbyronjudd/2010328207_wrjudd22.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2010327704_needy22m.html?syndication=rss The Seattle Times today opens its 31st annual Fund For The Needy campaign. The two-month drive, which collected a record $668,183 last year, comes as social-service agencies are squeezed between increased need and sharp cutbacks in donor support and government assistance. Living http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2010327704_needy22m.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:51:24 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327508_childsupport22m.html?syndication=rss Last December, a state child-support enforcement officer in Vancouver made a startling discovery: The state of Washington had taken nearly $21,000 over 10 years from a father for child support he did not owe. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327508_childsupport22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/dannywestneat/2010327414_danny22.html?syndication=rss It's hardly a Goldman Sachs-style bonanza. It's no AIG outrage. But a plan to give the chief of Seattle Public Schools a pay-for-performance bonus — albeit only $5,280 — had parental jaws hitting homework tables around the city last week. Danny Westneat http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/dannywestneat/2010327414_danny22.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nicolebrodeur/2010327716_nicolefund22m.html?syndication=rss You would expect a rabbi to refer to the holiest of tomes when asked why we should give to those in need. Nicole Brodeur http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nicolebrodeur/2010327716_nicolefund22m.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:48:27 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327411_rooftop22m.html?syndication=rss Carol Schillios accepted a ride Saturday from an Edmonds Fire Department ladder truck down from the rooftop perch where she spent the past 113 nights to raise money for charity. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327411_rooftop22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327425_salmondams22.html?syndication=rss The federal judge getting ready to decide whether the government is doing enough to save Columbia River salmon will have a question for its lawyers Monday: If you have plans in your hip pocket in case the fish numbers crash, why not put those plans to work now? Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327425_salmondams22.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327750_bluebox22m.html?syndication=rss Celebrate the season with hot cider, music and free dockside tours of historic ships at Lake Union Park. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327750_bluebox22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327754_olmsted22m.html?syndication=rss The green and white street signs on Seattle's historic streets are being replaced with brown signs to honor the historic Olmsted boulevards that run through Seattle. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327754_olmsted22m.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327756_palinvisit22.html?syndication=rss "Going Rogue" was released last week and its print run already has been increased from 1.5 million copies to 2.5 million, publisher HarperCollins announced Friday. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential candidate, is in the midst of a nationwide promotional tour. The book sold 300,000 copies in its first day. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327756_palinvisit22.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327974_horses22m.html?syndication=rss The case of five emaciated horses found abandoned in a Pierce County forest has prompted the Humane Society of the United States to offer a $2,500 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327974_horses22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:54:06 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327968_dancehall22m.html?syndication=rss The front windows of a community hall where a dance was under way were shot out Friday night. Two vehicles parked near the hall, in the 3500 block of South Mount Baker Boulevard, were also damaged by gunfire, according to Seattle police. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327968_dancehall22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:50:36 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327755_gangsweep22.html?syndication=rss A "very, very successful gang sweep" took nearly 80 fugitives off the streets — 57 in the Tri-Cities alone — along with eight firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a variety of drugs and about $14,000 cash, authorities said Friday Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327755_gangsweep22.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327980_couple22m.html?syndication=rss Authorities say an Alabama couple following directions from a GPS device got stuck and were rescued from the snowy, mountainous back road where a San Francisco man got lost and died in 2006. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327980_couple22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:56:28 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327777_rollcall22.html?syndication=rss Here's how state members of Congress voted on major issues in the week that ended Friday. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327777_rollcall22.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327753_murderforhire22m.html?syndication=rss A Klickitat County man charged with trying to hire a hit man — who was actually an undercover agent — to kill the father of his rape victim will go to trial March 1. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327753_murderforhire22m.html?syndication=rss Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327982_vessels22m.html?syndication=rss Heavy winds knocked seven vessels loose from their moorings in Puget Sound Friday, sending Coast Guard crews scrambling. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327982_vessels22m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:29:33 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327626_apwalotlotteryglance.html?syndication=rss Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the Washington State Lottery: Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327626_apwalotlotteryglance.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327349_apbkcewashingtontexasarlington.html?syndication=rss Jeffrey Forbes 24 points helped lead the Eastern Washington Eagles to a 72-68 victory over the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks on Saturday night. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327349_apbkcewashingtontexasarlington.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327346_apfbct25oregonstwashingtonst3rdldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Oregon State needed a win at Washington State to keep its Rose Bowl hopes alive, and made sure that would happen right from the start. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327346_apfbct25oregonstwashingtonst3rdldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327153_apfbceasternwashingtonnorthernarizona.html?syndication=rss Matt Nichols threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Nathan Overbay with 3:30 remaining to lift Eastern Washington to a 49-45 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327153_apfbceasternwashingtonnorthernarizona.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327283_apeuitalystudentslain7thldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy." Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327283_apeuitalystudentslain7thldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010325646_apfbnbrownsholmgren.html?syndication=rss Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010325646_apfbnbrownsholmgren.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327276_apfbnbrownsholmgren1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327276_apfbnbrownsholmgren1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327220_apfbct25oregonstwashingtonst2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Oregon State needed a win at Washington State to keep its Rose Bowl hopes alive, and made sure that would happen right from the start. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327220_apfbct25oregonstwashingtonst2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324789_webbaby21m.html?syndication=rss Police are trying to track down a woman in Federal Way who offered her unborn baby for adoption on Craigslist, but there's also the possibility it was a scam. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324789_webbaby21m.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:35:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327120_apbkceasternwashingtonnorthernarizona.html?syndication=rss Matt Nichols threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Nathan Overbay with 3:30 remaining to lift Eastern Washington to a 49-45 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327120_apbkceasternwashingtonnorthernarizona.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327105_apfbct25oregonstwashingtonst1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sean Canfield threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 20 Oregon State beat Washington State 42-10 on Saturday to keep its Rose Bowl hopes alive. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327105_apfbct25oregonstwashingtonst1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327071_apfbctarletonstcwashington2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Thanks to a battering, bruising defense, Central Washington is still the only unbeaten team in Division II. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010327071_apfbctarletonstcwashington2ndldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326944_apsocmlssoundersschmid.html?syndication=rss Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid is hospitalized after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326944_apsocmlssoundersschmid.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:01:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326924_apsocsoundersfcschmid.html?syndication=rss Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid is hospitalized after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326924_apsocsoundersfcschmid.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:46:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326906_apfbctarletonstcwashington1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Randall Eldridge rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and top-ranked Central Washington cruised past No. 12 Tarleton State for a 27-6 victory Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326906_apfbctarletonstcwashington1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326899_apfbctarletonstcwashingtoncorrection.html?syndication=rss Randall Eldridge rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and top-ranked Central Washington cruised past No. 12 Tarleton State for a 27-6 victory Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326899_apfbctarletonstcwashingtoncorrection.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326894_apfbctarletonstcwashington.html?syndication=rss Randall Eldridge rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns and top-ranked Central Washington cruised past No. 12 Tarleton State for a 27-6 victory Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326894_apfbctarletonstcwashington.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326844_apeuitalystudentslain6thldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game - charges the U.S. woman dismissed as "pure fantasy." Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326844_apeuitalystudentslain6thldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326798_amanda22.html?syndication=rss Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for University of Washington student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during an alleged drug-fueled sex game. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326798_amanda22.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:43:51 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326777_apwagangsweep.html?syndication=rss An eight-week operation headed by the U.S. Attorney's Office has netted 79 arrests in the Yakima and Tri-Cities areas. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010326777_apwagangsweep.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324787_apwaafterschoolprogram.html?syndication=rss The boys in the back of the room aren't listening to Bubbly Brittany. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324787_apwaafterschoolprogram.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324700_apsocmlscup.html?syndication=rss He looked zoned out sitting behind the table, microphone in his face, lights glaring into his eyes, talking about a season that's gone so right for himself and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324700_apsocmlscup.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:31:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324626_apbbnpiratesmoves.html?syndication=rss The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Jeff Karstens for assignment and claimed right-hander Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from Seattle. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324626_apbbnpiratesmoves.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:01:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324612_apwahighwayproject.html?syndication=rss In an effort to drive down costs for the Columbia River Crossing project, engineers have pulled out plans for a quicker connection between Interstate 5 and State Route 500. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324612_apwahighwayproject.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:40:20 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324560_aporsalmondams1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss The federal judge getting ready to decide whether the government is doing enough to save Columbia River salmon will have a question for its lawyers Monday: If you have plans in your hip pocket in case the fish numbers crash, why not put those plans to work now? Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324560_aporsalmondams1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324502_apwabellinghamshooting.html?syndication=rss An argument escalated into a shooting leaving one man dead, Bellingham police say. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324502_apwabellinghamshooting.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:51:16 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324475_apusgiftededucation.html?syndication=rss When Liz Fitzgerald realized her son and daughter were forced to read books in math class while the other children caught up, she had them moved into gifted classes at their suburban Atlanta elementary school. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324475_apusgiftededucation.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:16:02 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324485_apusgiftededucation1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss When Liz Fitzgerald realized her son and daughter were forced to read books in math class while the other children caught up, she had them moved into gifted classes at their suburban Atlanta elementary school. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324485_apusgiftededucation1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:16:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324482_aporsalmondams.html?syndication=rss A federal judge in Portland is getting ready to decide whether the federal government's latest plan to save imperiled fish species in the Columbia River should be tossed back. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010324482_aporsalmondams.html?syndication=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:38:29 PST