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Local News‘Miracles’: 3 survive I-5 collapse
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. Fri, 5/24
2 full-time rangers added to patrol Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square parks
Seattle will add rangers to Cal Anderson and Occidental parks after a recent spate of violence. Fri, 5/24
Bridge collapse will cause holiday travel headaches
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. Fri, 5/24
Span wasn’t built to take critical hit
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. Fri, 5/24
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over. Fri, 5/24
It is harder to be a Husky this year; more turned away at UW
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. Thu, 5/23
Mayoral candidate Peter Steinbrueck pushes livability
Seattle mayoral candidate Peter Steinbrueck answers a few questions about his background and plans for the city Thu, 5/23
Scouts’ vote on gays met with celebration, sadness
Liberal Scout leaders — while supporting the proposal to accept gay youngsters — have made clear they also want the ban on gay adults lifted. Thu, 5/23
Mike Dunham, businessman behind Walla Walla winery, dies
Wine was a second career for Dunham, who spent many years in the insurance industry. He owned Dunham Cellars with his son, Eric Dunham. Thu, 5/23
Patrons pilfering local bars’ pricey Moscow Mule mugs
Seattle-area cocktail spots have lost as much as $1,000 worth of vintage Moscow Mule mugs. Thu, 5/23
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 07:21 AM
UK arrests 2 men over incident with Pakistan plane
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after an incident on a plane flying from Pakistan to Britain, officials said, rattling the U.K. just days a British soldier was killed on a London street in a suspected terror attack. Fri, 5/24
UPDATE - 07:29 AM
Jersey shore reopens for 1st post-Sandy summer
Guinness World Records confirms that a ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the Jersey shore following Superstorm Sandy has set a new world record. Fri, 5/24
Runways reopen after emergency at Heathrow Airport
A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport Friday after developing a technical problem after takeoff. TV footage showed smoke streaming from one of the engines. Fri, 5/24
UPDATE - 06:30 AM
Jury foreman says Arias testimony didn't help her
As jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the victim's family, mouthing the word, "Sorry." Fri, 5/24
UPDATE - 06:29 AM
Boston bombing suspect's hearing rescheduled again
A federal judge has rescheduled a probable cause hearing for surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv). Fri, 5/24
UPDATE - 06:29 AM
Police: Suicide bomb hits heart of Afghan capital
A suicide bomber struck in the heart of the Afghan capital on Friday, sending a plume of smoke billowing over Kabul in the second major attack in the city in little over a week, police said. Fri, 5/24
'No guarantee of peace,' NKorean envoy warns China
China told a top North Korean envoy Friday it wants a peaceful, denuclearized Korean Peninsula, and said the emissary warned there is "no guarantee of peace" but that his country was willing to hold talks with all sides. Fri, 5/24
5.7-magnitude quake widely felt across N. Calif.
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage. Fri, 5/24
Britain braces for possible copycat attacks
Britain is bracing for clashes with right-wing extremists and possible copycat terror attacks after the brutal slaying of a young soldier. Fri, 5/24
Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said. Fri, 5/24
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights
Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long struggled to balance protecting the nation from terror attacks while upholding Americans' rights. Fri, 5/24
IRS replaces official who revealed targeting
The Internal Revenue Service official who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the episode was revealed two weeks ago. Fri, 5/24
Trayvon Martin texted about guns, smoking pot
The defense in the case of slain teenager Trayvon Martin released data from his cellphone that includes texts about fighting, smoking pot and being forced to move out of his mother’s house because of trouble at school. Thu, 5/23
How young American fell victim to overseas drone strike
Jude Kenan Mohammad, who was born in Florida and raised in Raleigh, N.C., is the least known of the four U.S. citizens whom the Obama administration acknowledged it had killed in drone attacks overseas since 2009. Thu, 5/23
IRS replaces official who oversaw targeting
Lawmakers from both parties said senior IRS officials had requested Lois Lerner’s resignation but she refused, forcing them to put her on paid administrative leave instead. Thu, 5/23
Jury rules for Trump over 87-year-old woman in Chicago hotel dispute
Jacqueline Goldberg, who lost her fight against Donald Trump, said she felt good about “exposing” him and offered this advice for anyone going into business with him: “Read the contract.” Thu, 5/23
Roaches evolve to avoid sweet-tasting poison bait, researchers say
In as little as five years, the sugar-rejecting trait in certain cockroach populations had become so widespread that the bait had been rendered useless. Thu, 5/23
Bid to end corporate tax shelters goes global
The issue of corporate taxation has surged to the fore during Europe’s economic crisis, with countries including Ireland and the Netherlands singled out for offering easy shelters for multinationals looking to avoid paying taxes in countries where they make the majority of their profits. Thu, 5/23
President sets restrictions on drone policy
President Obama set restrictions on using drones to kill terrorists and lifted a ban on sending Gitmo prisoners back to their home countries. Thu, 5/23
Report: Nation’s children need to get more physical
The Institute of Medicine report calls on the federal Department of Education to recommend that physical education be adopted as a core subject in the nation’s public schools. Thu, 5/23
84-year-old NM woman indicted for drug trafficking
An 84-year-old Albuquerque woman who uses an oxygen tank has been indicted for drug trafficking. Thu, 5/23
Boston suspect under scrutiny in unsolved killings
A year and a half before the Boston Marathon bombing, the man Tamerlan Tsarnaev called his best friend died in a grisly crime: He was one of three men found nearly decapitated in an apartment, their throats slashed ear to ear, marijuana sprinkled over their bodies. Thu, 5/23
Cockroaches quickly lose sweet tooth to survive
For decades, people have been getting rid of cockroaches by setting out bait mixed with poison. But in the late 1980s, in an apartment test kitchen in Florida, something went very wrong. Thu, 5/23
Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin
Data released Thursday by the defense from slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin's cellphone includes texts with a friend about fighting, smoking pot and being forced to move out of his mother's house because of trouble at school, as well as photos of a gun and what looks to be a potted marijuana plant. Thu, 5/23
Extremists claim responsibility for Niger attacks
Suicide bombers in Niger detonated two car bombs simultaneously, one inside a military camp in the city of Agadez and another in the remote town of Arlit at a French-operated uranium mine, killing 26 people and injuring 30, according to officials in Niger and France. A surviving attacker took a group of soldiers hostage, and authorities were attempting to negotiate their release. Thu, 5/23
Hobby Lobby tests birth-control coverage mandate
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill. Thu, 5/23
Latest deadly tornado tests Oklahoma town's mettle
Having lived most of her life in this Oklahoma City suburb, Barbara Bryen never feared twisters. They were just part of life in a particularly deadly stretch of Tornado Alley. Thu, 5/23
NASA head views progress on asteroid lasso mission
Surrounded by engineers, NASA chief Charles Bolden inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that could power an audacious mission to lasso an asteroid and tow it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore. Thu, 5/23
Pakistan arrested American who was killed by drone
An American citizen killed in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan in 2011 was arrested by Pakistani authorities three years earlier but escaped after being released on bail, officials said Thursday. Thu, 5/23
Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical
Reading, writing, arithmetic - and PE? Thu, 5/23
Weiner gets started stumping in NYC mayoral race
Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to voters Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal. He found a much more supportive reception in his first day of campaigning than he did from the state's top Democrat, who bluntly criticized his candidacy a day earlier. Thu, 5/23
`I'm not racist': Common claim after racial slurs
It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs - or even uses the indefensible N-word. Then, along with the inevitable apology, comes the kicker: I'm not racist. Thu, 5/23
Correction: Oklahoma Tornado story
In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. He is Glenn Lewis, not Glen. Thu, 5/23
Business & TechnologyUPDATE - 06:52 AM
Stocks open lower, market headed for a weekly loss
Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, putting the market on track for its first weekly loss after four weeks of gains. Fri, 5/24
UPDATE - 06:53 AM
US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring. Fri, 5/24
Shopping-mall kiosks are little gold mines
These small-footprint retailers have come to be seen as possessing surprising potential. Thu, 5/23
Drama is no-show at Amazon meeting
Amazon Chairman and Chief Executive Jeff Bezos presided over a brisk meeting at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. Thu, 5/23
Latest orders bring MAX total to 1,376
Boeing posted a net total of 83 new orders Thursday, with an estimated purchase value after discounts of $4.9 billion. Thu, 5/23
Worry not: Less help from Fed would be good economic news
As the Federal Reserve slows its drive to keep interest rates low, it should be cause for celebration: It would mean policymakers think the economy is strong enough to accelerate with less help from the Fed. Thu, 5/23
S. Korea trade deal has bleak first-year results for U.S.
In Washington state, where global trade is now linked to two of every five jobs, trade backers are happy. But across the nation, the picture looks far bleaker. Thu, 5/23
Kohl’s paying nearly $10M to lure Starbucks exec
The department store chain is awarding Michelle Gass a pay package that includes salary, stocks and signing bonus, according to a securities filing. Thu, 5/23
Local foreclosure rate up from a year ago
The March foreclosure rate for the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area was higher than 12 months ago, but the number of delinquent mortgages dropped. Thu, 5/23
Big stores nix credit-card settlement, file suit
Some of the country’s largest retailers filed a lawsuit against MasterCard and Visa, rejecting a settlement reached last year over alleged fee-fixing. Thu, 5/23
McNerney: Boeing will squeeze suppliers and cut jobs
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. Thu, 5/23
Food-video site launched by Bellevue consumer-research firm
The Hartman Group in Bellevue has launched HartbeatVista.com to share videos about food from its researchers and others. Thu, 5/23
Big stores nix credit card settlement, file suit
Some of the country's largest retailers, including Target Corp. and Macy's Inc., on Thursday filed a lawsuit against MasterCard and Visa, rejecting a settlement reached last year over alleged fee-fixing. Thu, 5/23
Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View
Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Thu, 5/23
Shareholder adviser firm paying $300,000 fine
A prominent firm in the business of advising big shareholders on how to vote in elections for company directors is paying a $300,000 fine to settle federal civil charges of failing to protect clients' confidential voting information. Thu, 5/23
Stocks edge lower as investors reassess Fed fears
Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower. Thu, 5/23
US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 pct.
Average rates on fixed mortgages rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help sustain the housing recovery. Thu, 5/23
US new home sales up 2.3 percent in April
U.S. sales of new homes rose in April and nearly matched the fastest pace in five years, driving the median price to a record high. The gains suggest the housing recovery is strengthening. Thu, 5/23
SportsJerry Brewer
Jesus Montero demotion was a no-brainer
You once feared that Montero, supposedly a hitting savant, would be a one-dimensional player. He has been a no-dimensional player so far this season. Thu, 5/23
Huskies softball team opens Super Regional with 2-1 win
The Huskies lead the best-of-three series 1-0 and can claim their 11th berth in the Women's College World Series with a win Friday. Thu, 5/23
Seahawks sign WR Justin Veltung, a Puyallup High grad
The Seahawks signed receiver Justin Veltung as an undrafted free agent on Thursday. Veltung is a graduate of the University of Idaho and... Thu, 5/23
Bud Withers
UW's Austin Seferian-Jenkins labors in solitude as DUI case plays out
The Huskies' star tight end remains suspended from team activities as his high-profile DUI case drags on. Washington's opener vs. Boise State is Aug. 31. Thu, 5/23
Glacier Peak's Neale wins 1,600 for 6th state title | High-school track
She also won the event as a sophomore in 2011, but was injured just before last year's 1,600 final. Thu, 5/23
Huskies, Cougars advance after first day of track's NCAA West meet | NW briefs
Washington's Megan Goethals rolled through 25 laps to take third in the 10,000 meters during Thursday's first day of the NCAA West Preliminary... Thu, 5/23
Storm reshapes roster to compete without Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson
Veterans Temeka Johnson, Noelle Quinn and Nakia Sanford were signed by the Storm. Seattle will be without Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson, who are out with injuries, and Katie Smith, who signed with New York as a free agent. Thu, 5/23
Jesus Montero's days as Mariners catcher are over
Montero was optioned to Class AAA on Thursday, with the Mariners alarmed over his lack of offensive production. Thu, 5/23
Francona back in Beantown
Terry Francona returned to Fenway Park and found some more pleasant memories. A standing ovation. A video tribute to his time as manager... Thu, 5/23
James unanimous All-NBA selection
LeBron James of Miami was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team, and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers earned his record-tying 11th... Thu, 5/23
Jayda Evans' WNBA power rankings
Seattle Times reporter Jayda Evans ranks the WNBA teams: Rank (2012 final)/Team (2012)/Comment 1. (11)/Phoenix (7-27)/Stars Diana Taurasi... Thu, 5/23
Jayda Evans' WNBA predictions
Western Conference playoff teams 1. Phoenix 2. Los Angeles 3. Minnesota 4. Tulsa Conference champion: Phoenix Eastern Conference playoff... Thu, 5/23
Palmer fires 62 for Colonial lead
Ryan Palmer was standing in the fairway on his last hole Thursday when his longtime caddie and fellow Colonial member issued a challenge... Thu, 5/23
Red Wings take 3-1 lead on Chicago
Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago... Thu, 5/23
Seattle Storm bios
Starters Noelle Quinn, guard Age: 28, born Jan. 3, 1985 in Los Angeles. Residence: Los Angeles. Height: 6 feet. What to expect: Known for... Thu, 5/23
Seattle Storm bios
Storm bios Starters Noelle Quinn, guard Age: 28, born Jan. 3, 1985 in Los Angeles. Residence: Los Angeles. Height: 6 feet. What to expect expect:... Thu, 5/23
Sideline Chatter
Stan Musial's house for sale: Man, it's kind of expensive
Get ready for a big home run in St. Louis. The three-acre estate of Cardinals icon Stan Musial is on the market for $1.795 million. The house features 5,286... Thu, 5/23
Five Things to Watch in tennis
Five things to watch in the tennis state tournaments this weekend. Thu, 5/23
Emerald Downs entries for Friday, May 24
First three horses listed in each race in order of predicted finish. May 24 First race: 6:45 p.m. 1 5 ½ furlongs, purse $5,350, 3-year-olds... Thu, 5/23
Pitcher Jeremy Bonderman shelled in 11-2 Tacoma Rainiers loss
If pitcher Jeremy Bonderman was hoping to impress the Mariners, he didn't do it Thursday night. Bonderman allowed eight runs in five innings... Thu, 5/23
RG3 still aiming for Washington's season opener | A.M. Briefing
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, wearing a helmet but no jersey and sporting a large brace on his reconstructed right... Thu, 5/23
Tony Lazzeri's son recalls days of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio
Tony Lazzeri is 82 and living in a retirement home in Issaquah. He moves slowly these days, but his mind is still sharp, and he revels in memories of his father's career. Thu, 5/23
Sports on the air
Friday Pro baseball TV Radio 7:05 p.m. PCL, Tacoma at Reno 850 7:10 p.m. Texas at Seattle ROOT 710 NBA basketball playoffs 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami TNT... Thu, 5/23
Wednesday's prep golf results
At Camas Meadows, Camas (par 72) Team scores — Eastlake 97, Kentridge 69. 5, Skyline 65. 5, Camas 59. 5, Bellarmine Prep 53. 5, Ferris 49, Union... Thu, 5/23
Thursday's detailed prep lacrosse results
Eastside Catholic 14, King's Way 10 — Eastside Catholic advances to state semifinals (Colin MacIlvennie, EC, 4 goals, 3 assists, 5... Thu, 5/23
Thursday's detailed prep track and field results
1, Cody O'Connell, Wenatchee, 5-9. 75; 2, Damon Unland, Ferris, 57-8. 5; 3, Carey Campbell, Lake Stevens, 56-10. 1,600 — 1, Andrew... Thu, 5/23
EntertainmentTheater review
Bewigged ambitions in Taproot’s ‘Bach at Leipzig’
A review of Itamar Moses’ comedy “Bach at Leipzig,” about 18th-century shenanigans among organists vying for a new job, at Taproot Theatre through June 15, 2013. Fri, 5/24
NEW - 05:30 AM
Restaurant review
Von’s goes for gusto with big food, cheap drinks
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. Fri, 5/24
Art review
Artists Altus, Brock: a study in contrasts at Lisa Harris Gallery
Painter Kathryn Altus and mixed-media artist Joel Brock offer a striking study in contrasts in two strong new shows at Seattle’s Lisa Harris Gallery, both running through June 3, 2013. Fri, 5/24
Czech conductor will lead SSO in Beethoven ‘jewel’
Guest conductor Jakub Hrusa returns to Seattle to lead the SSO in works by Smetana and Dvorák, as well as Beethoven’s famed Violin Concerto with guest soloist Alina Ibragimova. Concerts are May 30 and June 1-2, 2013. Fri, 5/24
NEW - 05:30 AM
Kendrick Scott at Bellevue Jazz Festival
The Bellevue Jazz Festival gets under way Wednesday with more than 40 performances in various venues in the Bellevue downtown core. Ex-Seattle pianist Aaron Parks performs with the Kendrick Scott Oracle Friday, May 31. Fri, 5/24
Book review
‘Elders’: Mormon odd couple wrestles with faith and doubt
Ryan McIlvain’s Brazil-set debut novel, “Elders,” beautifully evokes the tension between two Mormon missionaries thousands of miles from home. McIlvain reads Tuesday, May 28, at Seattle’s Elliott Bay Book Co. Fri, 5/24
NEW - 05:30 AM
Dining Deal
Alki’s Marination Ma Kai is Hawaiian fare with flair
Fri, 5/24
NEW - 05:30 AM
Friday TV Picks: ‘Audra McDonald in Concert’ on KCTS
TV picks for Friday, May 24, 2013, include PBS’ “Audra McDonald in Concert: Go Back Home” on KCTS, “Mystery Diners” on Food and “House Hunters International” on HGTV. Fri, 5/24
Theater review
Killers in lingerie: Village’s snazzy ‘Chicago’
A review of Village Theatre’s smart staging of the musical “Chicago.” The show plays at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah through June 29, 2013. Thu, 5/23
SIFF 2013, week 2: 11 movies to see
Seattle Times recommendations for week two of the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival include the thought-provoking thriller “The East” and the Kathleen Hanna documentary “The Punk Singer.” Thu, 5/23
Entertainment
Washington works — and plays — at Northwest Folklife Festival
The Northwest Folklife Festival offers the usual round of world music, bluegrass, fiddlers, folk dance, ethnic dance and “indie folk” this year, with the added attraction of a cultural focus on jobs and labor, “Washington Works.” A highlight is a “Rosie the Riveter&rdqu Thu, 5/23
Movie review
‘Love Is All You Need’: Grown-up romantic comedy delivers
“Love Is All You Need,” the latest film by Oscar winner Susanne Bier (”In a Better World”), stars Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm as different kinds of survivors forging an unlikely bond. Thu, 5/23
Movie review
‘Venus and Serena’: a smashing look at star sisters of tennis
A movie review of “Venus and Serena,” which lifts a veil on the tight-knit Williams clan and largely allows the tennis champions to tell their story themselves. Thu, 5/23
Movie review
Greta Gerwig shines in ‘Frances Ha’
“Frances Ha” paints a portrait of a woman trying to leave youth behind. It’s a relatively lighthearted film for Noah Baumbach, who also directed “The Squid and the Whale” and “Greenberg.” Thu, 5/23
At a Theater Near You
‘Cleopatra,’ Ahnold and the Olympic Mountains
Thu, 5/23
Movie review
‘Greetings from Tim Buckley’: a meeting of father, son legacies
The movie “Greetings from Tim Buckley” attempts to reunite father and son (the late, great musicians Tim and Jeff Buckley), if only in spirit, through two strategies that don’t quite gel into a unifying whole, says movie reviewer Jeff Shannon. Thu, 5/23
Movie review
Wit, style on display in Bergdorf Goodman documentary
Matthew Miele’s documentary “Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s” is essentially a commercial for the famed department store, writes Moira Macdonald — but a very entertaining one. Thu, 5/23
Movie bargains
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LivingNEW - 05:00 AM
Dear Carolyn
Set limits on what you’ll abide in lover’s friendship with ex
If your boyfriend’s best friend is an ex-girlfriend who spends more time with him than you do, can the relationship work? Fri, 5/24
Travel & Outdoors80-year-old climber the oldest to top Everest - for now
An 80-year-old Japanese man who began the year with his fourth heart operation became the oldest conqueror of Mount Everest on Thursday, a feat he called "the world's best feeling" even with an 81-year-old Nepalese climber not far behind him. Thu, 5/23
How to handle a rental-car repair dispute
When the clutch on his car fails, Hadley Roeltgen is sent an 850 euro bill. But his credit card company says he shouldn’t be responsible, and reverses the charge. Now, a collection agency is after him. What should he do? Thu, 5/23
Lost Australian cruise ship passenger remembered
Memorial service held for man who went overboard with his girlfriend from Carnival cruise ship, Thu, 5/23
OpinionEditorial: Students help expand scholarship opportunities
Washington state’s Opportunity Scholarship program is right to turn to its scholars for help broadening and deepening the program’s reach. Thu, 5/23
The multiplier effect of skimping on higher education
Lawmakers must acknowledge the role of higher education in the state’s economy, and provide students relief from tuition hikes. Thu, 5/23
Guest: Repeal liquor fee for retailers to supply restaurants
The 17-percent fee when local retailers and grocers supply liquor to restaurants has left local businesses at a competitive disadvantage, according to guest columnists Anthony Anton and Joe Gilliam. Thu, 5/23