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Local NewsPolice close Susan Powell case, offer new details
Josh Powell reportedly had an affair just months before his wife disappeared and his brother may have been "heavily involved" in getting rid of her body, Utah police revealed as they announced they couldn't solve the sensational case. Tue, 5/21
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Much ado about things at SIFF GALA
At the SIFF opening-night gala, Lynn Shelton talks about her devotion to Seattle, and Joss Whedon encourages being a fan of his. Meanwhile, on the Eastside, Luly Yang shows her collection in a magical cat condo. Mon, 5/20
Inslee signs $8.7 billion transportation budget
Gov. Jay Inslee signed off on an $8.7 billion transportation budget Monday that puts money toward maintaining state roadways and continues spending on existing big-ticket projects. Mon, 5/20
Merchants sing blues over Seattle waterfront projects
Owners of the Highway 99 Blues Club, under the Alaskan Way Viaduct, fear that the nearby seawall replacement will drive away their clientele this fall. Mon, 5/20
Police: Brother-in-law ‘heavily involved’ in disposal of Susan Powell’s body
As police in West Valley City, Utah, close the case into the disappearance of Susan Powell, they release new details from case files, among them that Josh Powell had an affair in the months before his wife vanished. Mon, 5/20
Records: Slain intruder showed signs of mental breakdown
Kenneth Boonstra, the intruder who was killed May 13 when he broke into a North Bend home, seemingly lived a hermitlike existence, becoming increasingly estranged from his family and exhibiting signs of a mental breakdown. Mon, 5/20
UW Medicine, Catholic health system to have ‘strategic affiliation’
In the latest affiliation between secular and religious health-care systems, UW Medicine and PeaceHealth, a Catholic health-care system, announced Monday they plan to create a “strategic affiliation,” with details to be worked out over the summer. Mon, 5/20
Alaska volcano’s ash prompts flight cancellations
Eruption of the Pavlof volcano in Alaska is disrupting schedules of regional airlines. Mon, 5/20
Nation & WorldFormer IRS commissioner heads to Hill amid scandal
Lawmakers are getting their first chance to question the former head of the Internal Revenue Service, the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups. Tue, 5/21
Committee nears final big immigration decisions
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration legislation that grants a shot at citizenship to millions living in the country illegally. Tue, 5/21
UPDATE - 03:17 AM
More attacks across Iraq kill 7 people
New attacks in Iraq killed seven people and wounded dozens on Tuesday, officials said, after a bloody day that claimed more than 100 lives across the country. Tue, 5/21
Roadside bomb kills 6 policemen in Afghanistan
A powerful roadside bomb killed six policemen in western Afghanistan on Tuesday when their vehicle hit the explosives buried in the road, an Afghan official said. Tue, 5/21
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise. Mon, 5/20
- Midwest storms level neighborhoods
- National Weather Service updates on Twitter
- Red Cross Safe and Well site helps connect disaster victims with families
Gunmen attack polio workers in Pakistani tribal belt
Gunman attacked health workers trying to vaccinate children against polio in the tribal belt, which is the major center of new infections in Pakistan, one of just three where the disease remains endemic. Mon, 5/20
IRS dispute: Q & A
Questions and answers on the IRS’ alleged targeting of political groups. Mon, 5/20
Close-up
Rove’s Crossroads group thinks it is under IRS scrutiny
A spokesman for Crossroads GPS, the conservative-advocacy group co-founded by political operative Karl Rove, said it was targeted along with other groups by the IRS. Mon, 5/20
Vote for mayor of L.A. will make history no matter who wins
L.A.’s mayoral runoff between Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, both moderate Democrats, has drawn record spending from the candidates and outside groups. Mon, 5/20
IG: ex-US Attorney retaliated in Fast and Furious
The U.S. Attorney in Arizona violated Justice Department policy by providing Fox News with information apparently aimed at undercutting the credibility of a federal agent who helped reveal the botched arms-trafficking probe called Operation Fast and Furious, the Justice Department's inspector general said Monday. Mon, 5/20
Did you just win $590M? Get a good team in place
So you have a lottery ticket worth $590.5 million. Now what? Mon, 5/20
Easier travel ahead for Conn. commuters
Commuters facing long delays after a train collision disrupted their route along Connecticut's shoreline can look forward to easier traveling. Mon, 5/20
High court to weigh prayers at public meetings
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings. Mon, 5/20
Measles surges in UK years after flawed research
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease. Mon, 5/20
NYPD to up presence after bias killing of gay man
A spate of hate-fueled attacks on gay men in New York, including a killing in the heart of one of its most gay-friendly neighborhoods, is stirring up anxiety, disbelief and outrage heading into what is usually a time of gay pride celebration. Mon, 5/20
Police: Suspects mistakenly dial 911 during crime
Two California men were in custody on Monday after accidentally dialing 911 on a cellphone before breaking into a car, authorities said. Mon, 5/20
Questions linger in shooting of NY college student
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for help, including a hostage negotiating team. Mon, 5/20
Riots in Stockholm suburb over police shooting
Gangs of youth angered by the police shooting death of an elderly man in a mainly immigrant neighborhood hurled rocks at police and set cars and buildings on fire in a Stockholm suburb early Monday, forcing the evacuation of an apartment block. Mon, 5/20
Seoul: Day 3 of NKorea tests of short-range weapon
North Korea continued firing short-range weapons over its own eastern waters Monday after a weekend of what it called "rocket launching tests" intended to bolster deterrence against enemy attack. South Korean officials were investigating exactly what it was that the North was testing. Mon, 5/20
Explosions kill 4 in Russia's restive Dagestan
Two bombs exploded outside a court building in Russia's restive province of Dagestan on Monday, killing at least four people and wounding dozens of others, officials said. Mon, 5/20
Hezbollah pulled more deeply into Syria civil war
Hezbollah was pulled more deeply into Syria's civil war as 28 guerrillas from the Lebanese Shiite militant group were killed and dozens more wounded while fighting rebels, Syria activists said Monday. Mon, 5/20
Israel gunman shoots 4 dead at bank, kills self
A gunman stormed into a bank in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba Monday, killing four people in a gunfight and taking a hostage before killing himself, police said. Mon, 5/20
Large earthquake strikes off coast of Chile
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but Chilean officials said it was not felt on land and discarded the possibility that it might unleash a tsunami. Mon, 5/20
Suspected US drone kills 2 in Yemen
Yemeni security and military officials say a suspected U.S. drone has killed two militants in a town in the center of the country. Mon, 5/20
Vandals target Israeli women's prayer group
Israeli police say vandals have spray-panted slogans on the home of one of the leaders of a liberal Jewish women's group that has angered ultra-Orthodox communities over its demands for equality of worship. Mon, 5/20
Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister called for peace talks with Taliban militants at war with the government Monday, potentially charting a course that could put him at odds with the country's powerful army. Mon, 5/20
Business & TechnologyKemper Freeman plans $1.2 billion expansion in Bellevue
Kemper Development wants to build 2 million square feet of additional retail, office, hotel and residential space covering more than a block of prime real estate at Northeast Fourth Street and Bellevue Way Northeast. Mon, 5/20
Seattle’s NanoString seeks $86M in IPO
Seattle genomic-analysis company NanoString Technologies aims to sell up to $86 million in an initial public offering of stock, the company said Monday in a regulatory filing. Mon, 5/20
CEOs assure Tumblr will stay independent after Yahoo deal
Despite Yahoo’s $1.1 billion deal for the social network, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Tumblr leader David Karp said Tumblr will remain in New York and Karp will stay on as CEO. Mon, 5/20
Panel: Apple used subsidiaries to skirt taxes
By officially locating subsidiaries in places like Ireland, Apple was able to, in effect, make them stateless — exempt from taxes, record-keeping laws and the need for the subsidiaries to even file tax returns anywhere in the world. Mon, 5/20
Boeing 787 gets image boost as United resumes flights
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner cleared another hurdle in restoring its image as United Airlines, the only U.S. operator of the aircraft, resumed flights Monday. Mon, 5/20
CPA firm ordered to pay $180K to Meridian trustee
Seattle CPA firm Moss Adams was ordered Friday to pay $180,000 for not fully complying with a subpoena for documents from Meridian Mortgage and its founder, Frederick Darren Berg. Mon, 5/20
Small company stock are a bright spot
Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street. Mon, 5/20
High court uphold FCC power in cell tower disputes
The Supreme Court has affirmed the authority of federal regulators to try to speed local government decisions on proposals to build or expand cell phone towers. Mon, 5/20
Retailer LL Bean keeping it in the family
L.L. Bean's grandson Leon Gorman is retiring as chairman of the outdoors retailer after more than a half-century as the company's chairman or CEO, but the privately held firm is keeping the position in the family. Mon, 5/20
Jamie Dimon facing push to drop chairman’s title
Tuesday’s vote at JPMorgan’s annual shareholder meeting in Tampa, Fla., isn’t binding, but it has nevertheless become a marquee referendum whose results could rattle nerves across the financial industry. Mon, 5/20
Mom gushes over billion-dollar Tumblr baby
The mother of Tumblr CEO David Karp recalls his ardor for computers developed at a young age. Mon, 5/20
SportsMariners drop fourth straight in Cleveland
Mariners suffer another walkoff loss in Cleveland, dropping a 10-8 series finale to the Indians in 10 innings. Mon, 5/20
Chris Hansen vows quest to bring NBA back to Seattle will continue
Chris Hansen, who is leading a group that attempted to buy the Sacramento Kings, congratulated Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson on his efforts to keep the team. Mon, 5/20
Pete Carroll on Seahawks' off-field problems: "It's real serious"
News that backup QB Josh Portis' had been charged with DUI on May 4 follows Friday's announcement of Bruce Irvin being suspended four games for using performance-enhancing drugs. Mon, 5/20
NBA player Terrence Williams, a former Rainier Beach star, being investigated on suspicion of second-degree assault
Terrence Williams, a star basketball player at Rainier Beach High School who played for the Boston Celtics last season, is being held for investigation of second-degree assault. He was arrested Sunday after an argument with the mother of his 10-year-old son. Mon, 5/20
UW golf star Chris Williams wins top college award
Move over Nick Taylor, you have company. Three years after Taylor became the first University of Washington men's golfer to win the Hogan... Mon, 5/20
Austin Seferian-Jenkins' pretrial hearing postponed until July | Northwest roundup
Washington tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence in April, had a pretrial hearing... Mon, 5/20
Beavan's strong start lifts Rainiers to victory
Blake Beavan's strong start steered the Tacoma Rainiers to a 5-2 series-opening win over the Nashville Sounds at Cheney Stadium on Monday... Mon, 5/20
Bills' Williams says he didn't consider suicide
Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a... Mon, 5/20
Dave Villwock apparently leaving U-96 Spirit of Qatar team | Hydroplanes
One of the most successful partnerships in unlimited hydroplane racing — that of driver Dave Villwock and the U-96 Spirit of Qatar... Mon, 5/20
Detroit takes 2-1 series lead against Chicago
The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage... Mon, 5/20
Enumclaw, Emerald Ridge, White River take district titles | Softball
Quinn Breidenbach struck out nine in a two-hitter as Enumclaw crushed Peninsula 14-0 in five innings for the West Central 3A District title. Mon, 5/20
Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested on probation violation
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada. Mon, 5/20
Jordan will change Charlotte nickname back to Hornets | NBA
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation. The person said Jordan... Mon, 5/20
Mariners catcher Kelly Shoppach recalls his days in Cleveland
Kelly Shoppach says he sees similarities between the Mariners and the Cleveland teams he played for from 2006 through 2009. Mon, 5/20
Marshawn Lynch only healthy Seahawk missing from first workout
No reason was given for the absence of Seahawks All-Pro running back Marshawn Lynch from voluntary workouts, but coach Pete Carroll says Lynch is healthy. Mon, 5/20
Five Things to Watch in the state golf tournaments
A look at things to watch in the high-school state golf tournaments, which start Tuesday. Mon, 5/20
Star Times all-area baseball team
The 2013 Star Times all-area baseball team, selected from schools in King and Snohomish counties, or in the Metro League and WesCo conferences. Mon, 5/20
Star Times all-area boys soccer team
The 2013 Star Times all-area boys soccer team, selected from schools in King and Snohomish counties, or in the Metro League and WesCo conferences. Mon, 5/20
A.M. Briefing | Coach Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid after season
Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid after three years as coach, paving the path for his return to England and a second stint as Chelsea's... Mon, 5/20
Dixon ready to chase 2nd Indianapolis 500 win
Count Scott Dixon as a fan of starting an IndyCar Series race three wide. Mon, 5/20
Indians rally to beat Mariners 10-8
Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked. Mon, 5/20
Star Times all-area softball team
Woodinville, P, Sr. Schreyer, a three-time selection, has the nationally ranked Falcons eying a second straight Class 4A state title. The Stanford recruit is... Mon, 5/20
With Mattingly under fire, Dodgers victorious
With speculation that Don Mattingly could be fired sometime this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager needed Clayton Kershaw to pitch well... Mon, 5/20
Sports on the air
Tuesday Pro baseball TV Radio 6 p.m. Nashville at Tacoma 850 7:05 p.m. Seattle at L. A. Angels ROOT 710 NBA basketball playoffs 5:30 p.m p.m. NBA Draft Lottery... Mon, 5/20
Stars of the week
Seattle Times Stars of the Week for May 12-18. Mon, 5/20
EntertainmentIsla Fisher finds her comfort zone in supporting roles
Isla Fisher, now starring as Myrtle in “The Great Gatsby,” jokes about the character of her characters and talks seriously about the pressures of “carrying a movie.” Mon, 5/20
Lit Life
The writer behind the David Mapstone mysteries
An interview with Jon Talton, a business journalist who also writes the David Mapstone mysteries. Mon, 5/20
Seattle Opera stages Wagner singalong on May 22
Seattle Opera invites the public to celebrate composer Richard Wagner’s birthday (and get ready for the “Ring” cycle) with a singalong, a costume contest, cake and other fun on May 22, 2013. Mon, 5/20
Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction
A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale at a charity auction. Mon, 5/20
AP Interview: Soderbergh on quitting movies
Steven Soderbergh is working on a new currency. Mon, 5/20
Japan's 'Shield of Straw' an action pic in Cannes
Director Takashi Miike says shooting an action movie in Japan is a lot harder than it looks. Mon, 5/20
Khaled Hosseini's new book is another tear-jerker
"And the Mountains Echoed" (Riverhead Books), by Khaled Hosseini Mon, 5/20
Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74. Mon, 5/20
Monday TV Picks: ‘Mel Brooks: Make a Noise’ on KCTS
TV picks for Monday, May 20, 2013, include PBS’ “Mel Brooks: Make a Noise” on KCTS, “The Voice” on NBC and “The Goodwin Games” on Fox. Mon, 5/20
Review: Daft Punk seduces machines into singing
Daft Punk, "Random Access Memories" (Columbia) Mon, 5/20
Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival: Mon, 5/20
Review: The National returns with somber 6th album
The National, "Trouble Will Find Me" (4AD) Mon, 5/20
Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host
Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014. Mon, 5/20
LivingNEW - 05:00 AM
Dear Carolyn
After stillbirth, loss too difficult to talk about
Mon, 5/20
Travel & OutdoorsWhy is it so much nicer to fly foreign airlines?
U.S. carriers have fallen behind their foreign competitors who offer better service, better food and better in-flight amenities. Mon, 5/20
Into the American wild on guided adventures
Getting away from it all in Arizona, Alaska and beyond on adventure tours. Mon, 5/20
Alaska volcano's ash prompts flight cancellations
An Alaska volcano eruption is prompting regional airlines to cancel flights to nearby communities, including a town that reported traces of fallen ash. Mon, 5/20
OpinionEditorial: Obama’s weak record on freedom of the press
The Obama administration’s galling record on press freedom requires a reset of the balance between journalists and national security secrecy. Mon, 5/20
Guest: Stop using the term ‘illegal immigrants’
The term “illegal immigrant” is dehumanizing, derogatory and destructive, writes guest columnist Hugo Balta. Mon, 5/20
Editorial: Bellevue Council needs clarity on ethics rules
The Bellevue City Council has spent two years in search of a code of ethics policy. Public trust hinges on how soon the council acts on a proposed ethics ordinance. Mon, 5/20
Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist
Brace for the boomerang of renewed tea-party rage
The IRS scandal over targeting tea-party groups is a boomerang, writes Froma Harrop. Give the tea-party people a boomerang, and moderate Republicans will get hurt. Mon, 5/20