The Seattle Times: Most E-Mailed Articles http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Sat, 25 May 2013 01:31:23 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 01:31:23 PDT XML::RSS 1 The Seattle Times: Most E-Mailed Articles http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ ‘Miracles’: 3 survive I-5 collapse http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045926_bridgecollapsexml.html?syndication=rss An I-5 bridge over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday evening, sending cars and people into the water. Three people were rescued from the water and taken to hospitals. Local News http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045926_bridgecollapsexml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 25 May 2013 00:05:50 PDT More applicants make getting into UW tougher this year http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045617_collegeadmissionsxml.html?syndication=rss This year it was harder to get into the University of Washington for freshmen, even though the university increased the size of the class by 200, including 150 new spots for in-state students. Local News http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045617_collegeadmissionsxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:05 PDT Bridge collapse will cause holiday travel headaches http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045847_bridgedisruptxml.html?syndication=rss The collapse of the bridge on Interstate 5 across the Skagit River is sure to snarl traffic, upset plans and disrupt commerce this Memorial Day weekend. Local News http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045847_bridgedisruptxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 09:31:41 PDT Span wasn’t built to take critical hit http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021046062_bridgesafetyxml.html?syndication=rss The Skagit River Bridge wasn’t particularly worrisome to state engineers, but bridges of its generation often were designed in such a way that a failure in a key location could ruin an entire span. Local News http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021046062_bridgesafetyxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 06:37:57 PDT Drivers face lengthy detours around I-5 bridge collapse http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021049359_bridgedetourxml.html?syndication=rss Congestion levels along the I-5 corridor in Skagit County will depend largely on how many people heed the warnings to stay away from the area. Traffic http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021049359_bridgedetourxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 25 May 2013 00:31:04 PDT McNerney: Boeing will squeeze suppliers and cut jobs http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021037931_boeingmcnerneyxml.html?syndication=rss Boeing Chief Executive Jim McNerney, acknowledging that “I’m sounding like Darth Vader here,” touted plans Wednesday to reduce costs by squeezing suppliers hard and cutting jobs across the company. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021037931_boeingmcnerneyxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 06:28:56 PDT Officials explore use of temporary, portable bridge as quick fix http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021052516_bridgedailyxml.html?syndication=rss If the remaining parts of the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed into the Skagit River are sound, a temporary Bailey bridge that could be moved there or built on-site might be used. Local News http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021052516_bridgedailyxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 23:46:04 PDT Shopping-mall kiosks are little gold mines http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021045460_kioskspotentialxml.html?syndication=rss These small-footprint retailers have come to be seen as possessing surprising potential. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021045460_kioskspotentialxml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 23 May 2013 22:22:31 PDT Von’s goes for gusto with big food, cheap drinks http://seattletimes.com/html/restaurants/2021041871_vonsbistroreviewxml.html?syndication=rss After 25 years, Von’s moved lock, stock and barrels of aging tequila to the top of the Harbor Steps. Now called Von’s 1000Spirits GustoBistro, it’s still a destination for cheap martinis, Manhattans and “hamburgs,” but also rustic breads and French sourdough pizzas. Restaurants http://seattletimes.com/html/restaurants/2021041871_vonsbistroreviewxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 13:50:35 PDT Kohl’s paying nearly $10M to lure Starbucks exec http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021045471_gasspayxml.html?syndication=rss The department store chain is awarding Michelle Gass a pay package that includes salary, stocks and signing bonus, according to a securities filing. Business & Technology http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021045471_gasspayxml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 24 May 2013 07:09:41 PDT