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Saturday, July 5, 2008 - Page updated at 02:02 a.m.
ROSS MANTLE / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Spangled sky
The WaMu Family 4th fireworks paint the sky above Lake Union, while some people settled in near Elliott Bay for the 4th of Jul-Ivar's. In South Lake Union, Bonnie Egan of Beacon Hill enjoyed both: "I like to come to the exact same spot every year, so I can see the fireworks at Gas Works and the Space Needle."
30 billion fewer miles driven, and counting
More Americans appear to be reaching their tipping points in how much they'll spend for the freedom of personal automobile transportation.
Winds fuel 2 raging fires in California
Two out-of-control wildfires roared along California's central coast Friday, threatening more than 4,500 homes.
Washington law helps outdoor workers beat heat
Older stamp-vending machines removed from Seattle post offices
Renton teachers learn ABCs of science
Beaux Arts Village celebrates 100 years of community values
M's play the numbers, beat Detroit 4-1
Bennett ready for team to begin Oklahoma City transition
Michael Phelps setting himself up to break Mark Spitz's Olympics record
Video game review
"Boom Blox" puts a spin on puzzles, and more
Living
How to outfit your singles pad like a grown-up
Books
Waves of fun children's books for summer
Firefighters investigate whether Mercer Island fire started in attic, homeowner says
Shelter for displaced arson victims to close
Edgewood City Hall mislocated during construction
Government warehouse's use remains an unsolved mystery
Spokane schools' tie to public TV under review
RiverWalk a burst of nature in Redmond
Woman, boyfriend arrested in killing | Local Digest
Scientists warn U.S. unprepared if asteroid strikes
Tiptoeing on Bush and convention
Jesse Helms, 86, champion of right-wing politics | Obituary
Hot-dog showdown pushed to overtime
Freed hostage describes ordeal
Canoeists die going over unfinished dam
Military behind Mugabe crackdown
Florida governor to wed | Odds and Ends
Student charged for trying to sell vote | Nation Digest
Musharraf tied to nuclear export | World Digest
- Poll: Loss of Sonics won't bother most people in Seattle
- New team a longshot
- For would-be ruling, we turn to trash bin | Steve Kelley
- Crews battle house fire on Mercer Island
- Alaska's sick salmon | Close-up
- Go Fourth to multiple celebrations
- Sonics settlement leaves former owner Howard Schultz alone in court battle
- Two arrested in Sultan killing
- USDA expands ground-beef recall
- Man found dead outside Bellevue hospital is identified | Local Digest
- Alaska's sick salmon | Close-up
- Just like the Founding Fathers, we're out of sorts | Danny Westneat
- Judge sends rambling lawsuit back for a rewrite
- Victoria: Our backyard Britain | Do It in a Day
- Watermelon has Viagra-like effect, researchers say
- Crews battle house fire on Mercer Island
- Pets need special attention to cope with holiday fireworks
- Lawn-chair aviator ready for flight No. 3
- Basketball still has a future in Seattle? Are you kidding? | Steve Kelley
- How Obama is courting the new evangelicals | The Seattle Times Political Caucus
Mariners | Sonics | Storm | Sports blogs
Bennett ready for team to begin OKC transition
Swin Cash left off Olympic team
Federer, Nadal to continue rivalry in Wimbledon final
Overton, Pernice lead AT&T National
Guard Chris Duhon agrees to sign with Knicks
Hockey | Ex-Rangers captain Jagr signs with team in Russia
Uncertainty, doping issues surround Tour de France
Auto Racing | Gibbs duo dominates in NASCAR Nationwide
Emerald Downs | Firetrail sparks late in victory
The Virginia Inn is set for the next phase of its culinary life | Restaurant Review
"Zanna, Don't": A catchy send-up of the straight teen romance
Art outside the frame: Two new installations push boundaries | Visual Arts
La Casa Bella: Great Italian food was right there the whole time | Dining Deals
TacocaT: Goofball punksters are enjoying the ride
Florida may signal boom in coastal oil drilling
U.S. share of foreign tourists slips, travel experts say
Debt on plastic hurting small firms
Google adds link to privacy policy
9 convicted in Austrian bank fraud
Soap-bar-size camcorders are cheap, easy to use
Sorry, we're fresh out of computer wizard ratings | Q&A
Early iPhone adopter on fence about new one | Practical Mac | Glenn Fleishman
County steps in to keep ferry riders connected | Editorial
Candid satellite | Editorial
The days of fun are long gone | Maureen Dowd / Syndicated Columnist
Pack the plastic; Alaska Airlines goes cashless
When man and beast cross, use your manners | Trail Mix | Ron Judd
Coming for Northwest visit, but what should they see? | Ask Travel
Oregon lawn-chair balloonist hopes to fly for more than 300 miles
A look at new outdoor guidebooks
Look for summer triangle and Mars (while you still can) | Star Watch
Jazzy weekend in Port Townsend | Travel notes
Awnings can be a tool for staying cool
How to hide an air conditioner and dress up a chair back
Tips on removing caulk mildew, saving a poorly stained deck and more
Going green can be good for the grill
Never underestimate cheap, easy or stupid in home maintenance | Ask the Expert
Give a toast to summer outdoors
Seattle's favorite places to eat, shop and play
Seattleites have spoken! See the NWsource '08 People's Picks winners.
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- Phelps sets world record in 400m IM | Sports
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