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Local NewsWinter snowpack melts into waterfalls
A record hot June and a winter snowpack more than 2,000 percent of normal in places have combined to detonate an explosion of waterfalls this summer in the Central Cascades. Thu, 7/02
Jerry Large
An aging parent forces agonizing decision
While everyone else in the world was fixated on the death of Michael Jackson, my life rotated around a woman in a small room, who misses her dog, working in her yard and being the boss of herself. Thu, 7/02
Jerry Brewer
One year later, pain of losing Sonics persists
Though many fans in the area believe they've moved on, a closer look shows businesses around KeyArena and former fans still are suffering. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 02:10 PM
Cornish College of the Arts president announces his retirement
Sergei Tschernisch, president of Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts, has announced his retirement, at the end of the 2010-11 academic year. Thu, 7/02
Holiday forecast: Sun and traffic
Experts predict two things this holiday weekend: sunshine with temperatures into the 80s and hours of traffic delays. First the good news. The skies should be clear for fireworks Saturday, according to Art Gabel, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle. The bad news? Traffic. Thu, 7/02
Bremerton man arrested after trying to arrange sexual encounter with girl
Bremerton police have arrested a 49-year-old man who they say offered to pay an acquaintance to set up a sexual encounter with a young girl. Thu, 7/02
Coast Guard responds to spill in Neah Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to contain a spill that followed the dockside sinking of a boat at Mackinaw Marina in Neah Bay. Thu, 7/02
Feds arrest 31 in drug raids from Lynnwood to Northern California
Federal agents this morning announced an interstate roundup of a large methamphetamine and cocaine distribution network whose local leader, they said, is a direct lieutenant of a major drug cartel in southern Mexico. Thu, 7/02
Haz-mat team cleaning acid spill at Pacific Science Center
A Seattle Fire Department hazardous-materials team is cleaning up muriatic acid spill at Pacific Science Center. Thu, 7/02
Ex-Army Ranger now charged in attempted murder
Luke Sommer, the ringleader of a band of renegade Army Rangers who staged a terrifying armed holdup of a Tacoma bank three years ago, now has been charged with attempted murder — for shanking one of his fellow bank robbers in the federal detention center at SeaTac in January. Thu, 7/02
Microsoft, RealNetworks, Yahoo sued by music labels
Microsoft, RealNetworks and Yahoo were sued by music labels that allege the companies made recordings available without getting permission. Thu, 7/02
Rivals show up at Hutchison news conference
King County executive candidates Dow Constantine and Larry Phillips didn't have to work hard for the opportunity to appear before television cameras Wednesday. They just showed up at an outdoor news conference called by Susan Hutchison to tout her budget-balancing credentials and say how she proposes to get county spending under control. Thu, 7/02
Eyman property tax campaign moves toward fall ballot
Professional initiative promoter Tim Eyman could move his latest campaign closer to the ballot if he hands over nearly 300,000 valid petition signatures to Washington state officials. Thu, 7/02
Losses in Renton fire estimated at $11 million
As investigators tried to determine the cause of the massive blaze that on Tuesday destroyed an apartment building under construction, fire officials on Wednesday estimated the losses at $11 million. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 05:50 PM
Bicyclist killed Wednesday night is identified
A bicyclist killed late Wednesday night when he was struck by a motorist on an Aurora Avenue North offramp has been identified by the King County Medical Examiner's office as John U. Leoni, 35. Thu, 7/02
Burning roofing materials sparked Renton Highlands fire, investigators say
Workers using a propane torch to apply roofing material caused the fire that destroyed a half-built apartment building in the Renton Highlands late Tuesday, fire investigators have concluded. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 04:18 PM
Get ready for heavy traffic for July Fourth holiday
Holiday traffic will be heavy all around Western Washington, especially on Interstate-90 westbound near Seattle on Sunday afternoon when construction work will close all but one of the westbound lanes on the floating bridge. Thu, 7/02
Trail of wreckage, injuries left by fleeing suspected bank robber shot by police
A man suspected in a Shoreline bank robbery was shot by Seattle police Wednesday after he slammed into an officer's patrol car while trying to flee in a stolen pickup, police said. Then, after being shot in the arm by a police officer, the man sped off and struck two other vehicles, slightly injuring a man and two children, police said. Thu, 7/02
What's open and what's closed on July 3 and 4
The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, but some community and government agencies will recognize the holiday on Friday, July 3. Here's a list of what will be open and what will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 04:10 PM
Cruise West suspends Ketchikan stops in 2010
A cruise ship company will bypass Ketchikan next year in favor of tours out of Juneau and Anchorage. Thu, 7/02
Hastings to present award to Wash. veteran
U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings will present a World War II veteran with eight medals, including a Bronze Star, he earned for his service. Thu, 7/02
Puyallup's 'Nearly Naked' fireworks stand too hot?
For many, bikini-clad women and fireworks stands are sure signs that summer is here. But some Puyallup citizens say the two don't belong together. Thu, 7/02
Suspect in bank robberies shot by Seattle police officer
Seattle Police report an officer-involved shooting about 5:30 p.m. today near Greenwood Avenue North and Holman Road. Wed, 7/01
Bicyclist killed in collision in Seattle
A Seattle Fire Department spokeswoman said a bicyclist was killed and another person was transported to Harborview Medical Center with injuries... Wed, 7/01
Fire burning on Jetty Island near Everett
A brush fire has been burning on the northern end of Jetty Island in Everett today, and an Everett Fire spokeswoman said it likely would burn through the night into Thursday. Wed, 7/01
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 02:30 PM
As economy drops jobs, paychecks drop some weight
Americans lucky enough to still have a job are noticing something unpleasant in their paychecks: They're making less money. Thu, 7/02
- Video | Unemployment rate to 9.5 percent
- Video | Expect more layoffs, expert says
- Video | Hilda Solis: administration 'needs to do better'
UPDATE - 02:48 PM
Washington Post cancels $25,000 "salon" with lobbyists
The Washington Post asked lobbyists and business leaders to pay $25,000 to attend a dinner discussion with government officials and journalists at the home of its publisher, and then canceled the event after the invitations became public. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:18 PM
Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace suicide
A federal judge tentatively throws out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide. Lori Drew was convicted in November, but the judge said that if she is to be found guilty of illegally accessing computers, anyone who has ever violated the social networking site's terms of service would be guilty of a misdemeanor. That would be unconstitutional, he said. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 05:14 PM
Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage
Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 04:44 PM
Marines suffer first casualties in Afghan campaign
U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled heartland in southern Afghanistan. Thu, 7/02
OAS to Honduras: Zelaya must return
Ramping up pressure on Honduras' interim rulers, the Organization of American States (OAS) threatened Wednesday to suspend the nation's... Thu, 7/02
Court decriminalizes gay sex in Indian capital
New Delhi's gay community celebrated a landmark court ruling Thursday that decriminalizes homosexuality - a decision that could end widespread police harassment and be a harbinger for gradual acceptance for homosexuals across this deeply conservative country. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 05:56 PM
Feds seize Madoff penthouse, wife leaves
Federal marshals seized disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse on Thursday and forced his wife to move out and leave her possessions behind, including a fur coat she had asked to take with her, an official told The Associated Press. Thu, 7/02
Iran reports more protest arrests
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. Thu, 7/02
Plot thickens over Michael Jackson's memorial, estate
Nearly a week after he died, Michael Jackson has not been buried, new complications have arisen over settling his vast estate and his will has given up tantalizing details, including his choice of Diana Ross as a guardian of his children if his mother were unable to care for them. Thu, 7/02
NKorea fires missiles; launch toward US feared
North Korea fired a barrage of short-range missiles off its east coast Thursday, a possible prelude to the launch of a long-range missile toward Hawaii over the July Fourth holiday. Thu, 7/02
As deficit grows, Calif. prepares to issue IOUs
California's controller will start paying many of the state's bills with IOUs as soon as Thursday after lawmakers failed to close the state's worsening budget deficit, adding a new measure of indignity to a state sinking deeper into dysfunction. Thu, 7/02
Obituary
No. 1 at No. 2 roles, actor Karl Malden dies at 97
Karl Malden was an Academy Award-winning character actor who for more than 60 years brought an intelligent intensity and a homespun authenticity to roles in theater, film and television, from "A Streetcar Named Desire" to "The Streets of San Francisco." Thu, 7/02
New agency to bundle consumer protection
The Obama administration Tuesday sent Congress a detailed plan to create one of the most ambitious parts of the president's proposed overhaul of financial regulation, a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Thu, 7/02
Iraq's oil bids fall short of expectations
A much ballyhooed effort by Iraq to lure foreign investment and expertise to help its battered oil industry fizzled Tuesday after it became... Thu, 7/02
Passage of climate-change bill emerges from heavy weather in wheeling, dealing
As the most ambitious energy and climate-change legislation ever introduced in Congress made its way to a floor vote last Friday, it grew fat with compromises, carve-outs, concessions and out-and-out gifts designed to win the votes of wavering lawmakers and the support of powerful industries. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 04:45 PM
SC 1st lady says she may forgive husband's affair
The wife of embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford called his affair with an Argentine woman "inexcusable" but said Thursday she is willing to forgive him. Thu, 7/02
Girl, 14, clung to life on jet debris off Comoros Island
When rescuers saw Bahia Bakari, 14, she was clinging to wreckage in rough seas, surrounded by floating corpses and debris from the Yemeni... Thu, 7/02
Saddam Hussein said WMD claims were to mislead Iran
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein told the FBI before he was hanged that he allowed the world to believe he had weapons of mass destruction... Thu, 7/02
Argentina acts on flu
Argentina swore in a new health minister Wednesday as the spreading swine flu prompted schools nationwide to give students an early vacation... Thu, 7/02
Pet python escapes, strangles girl, 2
A 2-year-old girl was strangled by an albino Burmese python more than 8-feet long early Wednesday in Oxford, in rural Florida, authorities... Thu, 7/02
2 British police dogs die in car during heat wave
Two British police dogs died after being left in a car during a heat wave, police said Thursday. Thu, 7/02
African leaders tackle continent's challenges
Africa's leaders were locked in a heated debate Thursday over a draft African Union summit decision that would give Sudan's president continent-wide impunity from prosecution for war crimes by the International Criminal Court. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 02:03 PM
Calif. shooting victim identified as gunman's wife
A man distraught that his wife wanted a divorce is suspected in the shooting at a Southern California dental office that killed her and wounded four other employees, police said Thursday. Thu, 7/02
Cribs recalled for suffocation risk
About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs are being recalled for posing a suffocation or entrapment hazard. Thu, 7/02
EPA allows TVA to dump spilled coal ash in Ala.
The nation's largest utility can dump millions of tons of coal ash from a Tennessee spill into an Alabama landfill, federal regulators said Thursday, despite criticism that the plan is unfair to one of Alabama's poorest counties. Thu, 7/02
Families visit prison from comfort of their homes
Almost every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Candace McCann, inmate No. 188342, sits down for a scheduled video conference with her daughter. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 04:45 PM
French: Air France plane hit the sea belly first
Air France Flight 447 slammed into the Atlantic Ocean, intact and belly first, at such a high speed that the 228 people aboard probably had no time to even inflate their life jackets, French investigators said Thursday in their first report into the June 1 accident. Thu, 7/02
Geller, ex-bodyguard tell of Jackson drug abuse
Two of Michael Jackson's former confidantes, medium Uri Geller and ex-bodyguard Matt Fiddes, say they tried in vain to keep the pop superstar from abusing painkillers and other prescription drugs suspected of leading to his death - but others in the singer's circle kept the supplies flowing. Thu, 7/02
Hawaii's cheapest cruise sails into sunset
Crewmembers hooted and applauded as the last boat in Honolulu's failed city ferry service sailed into another gorgeous Hawaii sunset to end one of the seas' best bargains for tourists and commuters. Thu, 7/02
Highway deaths fall in 2009, lowest since '61
Fewer people died on the nation's highways during the first three months of 2009 as motor vehicle fatalities continued to fall to levels not seen in nearly a half-century. Thu, 7/02
IAEA chooses Japanese as new head
The world's top nuclear watchdog chose Japan's Yukiya Amano as its next head on Thursday - and he touched on the devastation U.S. atom bombs wreaked on his country in pledging to do his utmost to prevent the spread of nuclear arms. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 02:37 PM
Judge tentatively acquits woman in MySpace case
A federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the convictions of a Missouri mother for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old neighbor girl who ended up committing suicide. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 03:25 PM
Kids found in shed behind Texas day care center
A Texas couple was arrested after a state inspector found a half dozen children locked and unsupervised in a tool shed behind an unlicensed day care center, authorities said. Thu, 7/02
Nepal landslide buries homes, villages killing 9
Landslides triggered by monsoon rains swept through three villages in Nepal's mountainous west Thursday, burying homes and killing at least nine people, a ministry official said. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 05:38 PM
Police: Conn. teens mishear sex screams, beat man
A 16-year-old girl thought she heard her mother being assaulted by her boyfriend and rounded up some friends who beat him up, only to learn later that the couple actually were having sex, the woman and police said. The girl misinterpreted the woman's amorous screams, and she and four other teens went to the woman's bedroom in the Torrington home on June 6, police Lt. Bruce Whiteley said Thursday. Thu, 7/02
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found
British researchers have announced the discovery of a rare original copy of America's Declaration of Independence - just in time for the Fourth of July. Thu, 7/02
Vietnam sees alarming rise in boy births vs girls
For every 100 girls born to Vietnamese families, there are 112 boys born, a disparity in the sex ratio that has been rapidly increasing in recent years, an official said Thursday. Thu, 7/02
Quotations of the day
"Where we go we will stay, and where we stay, we will hold, build and work toward transition of all security responsibilities to Afghan forces." - Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson on a major operation involving 4,000 U.S. Marines to clear out Taliban insurgents in southern Afghanistan. Thu, 7/02
Business & TechnologySpeculation grows for Boeing 787 plant in South Carolina
Reports that Boeing is negotiating to buy a key link in the 787 Dreamliner's global supply chain have intensified speculation it may be laying the groundwork for putting a second final-assembly plant out of state. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 03:38 PM
Jobless data sends stocks reeling; Dow loses 223
The stock market found little to celebrate heading into the long holiday weekend. Thu, 7/02
Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules
In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence. Thu, 7/02
Korean Air spending huge sums despite industry slump
Slammed by the worst travel slump in decades, the world's largest airlines have been grounding flights, slashing cabin services and pulling... Thu, 7/02
Banks charge record fees despite increased scrutiny
Despite the tough economic times and increased scrutiny from the government, banks are keeping most fees at record highs, and some are eking out slight increases on others like overdraft charges — a step they rarely took during past recessions. Thu, 7/02
Brier Dudley
Comcast to shuffle channels in August
Comcast is shuffling a bunch of channels in early August in King County, including a few moves related to its digital conversion. Thu, 7/02
Auto-sales plunge slows, June figures show
Auto sales in June, led by Ford, showed what could be first signs of a recovery after a long and bleak run. But there is a ways to go, industry insiders said. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 05:56 PM
Lynnwood's City Bank gets tighter scrutiny
City Bank of Lynnwood, hurt by heavy lending to developers and home builders, on Thursday became the latest local bank to submit to tighter oversight from federal and state regulators. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 03:15 PM
Vacancies in apartment complexes top 7 percent
The vacancy rate in established apartment complexes with 50 or more units in King and Snohomish counties hit 7.2 percent last quarter, up from 4.4 percent a year ago. Thu, 7/02
ECB keeps interest rate at 1 pct
The European Central Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1 percent Thursday, preferring to wait and see if its "spectacular" infusion of credit into the banking system will loosen lending to consumers and businesses in the euro zone's struggling economy. Thu, 7/02
SportsJudge gives suit by Sonics fans class-action status
Breach-of-contract suit could cost Clay Bennett's ownership group as much as $7 million if it loses Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:49 PM
Sounders FC signs Costa Rican defender Leonardo Gonzalez
Sounders FC announced Thursday that the club has signed Costa Rican international defender Leonardo Gonzalez. Thu, 7/02
Jozy Altidore, Brad Guzan added to U.S. roster for Gold Cup
Forward Jozy Altidore, backup goalkeeper Brad Guzan and midfielder Ricardo Clark were among seven players added to the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Thu, 7/02
Cameron Dollar adds dad to SU coaching staff
Cameron Dollar has hired his father to be one of his assistant coaches on the Seattle University men's basketball team. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 01:51 PM
Columbia River center Steven Bjornstad to play for WSU
Two-time All-State center Steven Bjornstad of Vancouver's Columbia River High School is joining Washington State's basketball team. Thu, 7/02
Serena, Venus Williams reach Wimbledon final -- again
Venus and Serena Williams won in contrasting fashion Thursday to set up their fourth all-sister Wimbledon final and eighth meeting in a Grand Slam title match. Thu, 7/02
Home runs help Yankees blow by Mariners, 4-2
The New York Yankees took advantage of a stiff breeze at new Yankee Stadium with three home runs to beat Seattle. Thu, 7/02
How I learned to kinda, sorta like Oklahoma City
Despite taking the Sonics from Seattle, a trip to enemy territory teaches a lesson in forgiving and letting go. Thu, 7/02
Sounders FC cuts down Portland 2-1 in spirited battle of Northwest rivals
Sounders FC got two first half goals and escaped from a wild atmosphere at PGE Park with a 2-1 win over the USL Portland Timbers in a U.S. Open Cup third-round match. Thu, 7/02
Landon Donovan says David Beckham has become a bad teammate
David Beckham has become a bad teammate on the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Landon Donovan. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 04:04 PM
Trail Mix
Death-defying dismount a bike move I'd rather forget
A trail, a dog and a bike leads to an accident that left skid marks flecked with gravel on hand, knee and lower leg. Thu, 7/02
NBA | Kobe Bryant doesn't opt out of contract with Lakers
Kobe Bryant insisted his contract status wouldn't be an issue, and he was right. Now the Los Angeles Lakers can turn their attention to... Thu, 7/02
Phoenix's Cappie Pondexter, Diana Taurasi lead Mercury's 93-81 victory over Storm
Seattle closes to 76-74 in fourth quarter but the Mercury uses an 11-0 run to pull away Thu, 7/02
Ocean salmon season opens, should heat up
Westport is open Sundays to Thursdays, then daily starting July 24. Ilwaco is open daily. Neah Bay and La Push are open Tuesdays to Saturdays, and then daily starting July 18. Thu, 7/02
Mariners Notebook | Erik Bedard to start Tuesday at Safeco Field
Eric Bedard will start Tuesday at Safeco Field against his old team, Baltimore, when the Mariners left-hander comes off the disabled list. Thu, 7/02
Thursday's Emerald Downs handicap
Tonight First race: 6 p.m. 1 4 ½ furlongs, purse $6,650, 2-year-olds, maiden claiming $7,500 PP Horse Jockey Line Wt. 4 Muy Loco J... Thu, 7/02
MLB Notebook | Judge's decision clears way for lawsuit against Roger Clemens
A federal judge has rejected a bid by Roger Clemens to revive some of his defamation claims against Brian McNamee, his former trainer. Thu, 7/02
NHL | Daniel and Henrik Sedin agree to stay with Canucks
Daniel and Henrik Sedin agreed to five-year contract extensions with the Vancouver Canucks less than an hour before the start of free agency... Thu, 7/02
Wimbledon | Andy Roddick into semis
Great Britain exulted under sweltering skies Wednesday as Andy Murray continued his march toward a Wimbledon championship, sailing into... Thu, 7/02
NW Briefs
Everett golfer Jake Koppenberg has early lead at Sahalee Players Championship
Jake Koppenberg of Everett, a golfer at Western Washington University, fired a bogey-free 5-under 67 to set the pace at the 16th Sahalee Players Championship on Wednesday. Thu, 7/02
Pacific Coast League | Tacoma Rainiers shut down Portland, 4-1
Doug Fister, a 6-foot-8 right-hander, combined with two Rainiers relievers to silence the Portland Beavers' bats. Thu, 7/02
Everett AquaSox fall to Eugene, 15-5
Nine walks by Everett AquaSox pitchers contributed to a 15-5 Northwest League loss to the Eugene Emeralds Wednesday night. Thu, 7/02
Mike and Norm Lowery Jr. follow father into coaching hall of fame
Mike Lowery and Norm Lowery Jr. will be inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on July 30 in Everett, following their late father, Norm Sr. Thu, 7/02
Tour de France | Lance Armstrong says last week of the race will be brutal
For Lance Armstrong to win an eighth Tour de France, he will not only have to beat the best rider in the world — his teammate and... Thu, 7/02
Briefs | Auto racing: Judge lifts drug suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield
Auto racing Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race: A judge in Charlotte, N. C., issued a temporary injunction Wednesday to lift... Thu, 7/02
EntertainmentNEW - 02:23 PM
Movie review
"Moon": Inspired lunacy from Sam Rockwell
Sam Rockwell dazzles in a double role in "Moon," the debut feature film by Duncan Jones, son of David Bowie. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:16 PM
Scarecrow suggests | Like "Public Enemies"? Find more Dillinger on DVD
Earlier cinematic treatments of the story of John Dillinger star Lawrence Tierney (1945) and Warren Oates (1973) — both titled "Dillinger." Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:31 PM
Movie review
"Captain Abu Raed": A heartwarming tale from afar
"Captain Abu Raed," an art-house crowd-pleaser from Jordan, packs an emotional punch with its gentle, tear-jerking tale of a lonely widower and airport janitor who touches the lives of several people in his working-class neighborhood. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:30 PM
Movie review
"Evangelion 1.0": More than just machines drive this action-packed anime
"Evangelion 1.0 — You Are (Not) Alone" is a loud, action-packed feature, the first in a four-part "rebuild" of the 1990s Japanese anime TV series "Neon Genesis Evangelion." It borders on sensory overload, but established fans will relish the film's obsession with man-machine interface. Thu, 7/02
'Memphis' goes to Broadway
"Memphis," the 1950s-set musical that had a pre-Broadway tryout this year at the 5th Avenue, is going to Broadway, opening at the Shubert Theatre on Sept. 23, 2009. Thu, 7/02
A "Poirot" mystery on PBS is a Thursday TV pick
Watch "Poirot: Mrs. McGinty's Dead" at 10 p.m. on KCTS. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:15 PM
Movie review
Woody Allen's "Whatever Works" occasionally works
Evan Rachel Wood and Patricia Clarkson sparkle in Woody Allen's otherwise dull "Whatever Works." Review by Seattle Times movie critic Moira Macdonald. Thu, 7/02
Ed McMahon remembered for unflagging humor, spirit
At a tribute to the late sidekick of "The Tonight Show," Ed McMahon was remembered as a rare individual in the entertainment industry - a man whom "100 percent of the people liked," actor Tom Arnold said. Thu, 7/02
Intiman Theatre presents "Othello"
Intiman Theatre presents the acclaimed Theatre for a New Audience production of Shakespeare's domestic tragedy. Thu, 7/02
Kevin Jonas and girlfriend get engaged
The eldest Jonas brother, Kevin, and his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa were engaged Wednesday. Thu, 7/02
Concert Review | "Three Girls and their Buddy": An inspired evening of song-sharing among friends
Concert review: Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller provided a night of low-key, family-friendly listening in the first of two shows billed as "Three Girls and their Buddy," which repeats July 2, 2009, at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. Thu, 7/02
Editorial cartoonists speak at Cartoonapalooza
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists meets the public at Seattle's Town Hall on July 2. Thu, 7/02
Fired Fox News writer seeks $5 million in suit
Former Fox News entertainment writer Roger Friedman is suing his old bosses for more than $5 million after he was fired for reviewing a leaked copy of Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Thu, 7/02
Free outdoor concerts are coming to South Lake Union
The South Lake Union Summer Concerts at 2200 Series will present four free outdoor concerts in the plaza at 2200, upstairs from Whole Foods, with music from the Cornish Jazz Faculty Group (July 17), Byron Vannoy's Meridian (July 31), McTuff featuring Joe Doria (Aug. 14) and Jovino Quinteto (Aug. 28). Thu, 7/02
NEW - 05:59 PM
Top 10 films
Thu, 7/02
LivingDear Prudence: A friend who likes one too many for the road
Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a young man with a friend who enjoys one too many for the road. Thu, 7/02
White flowers are garden standouts
What flowers are standouts in western gardens. Thu, 7/02
In the Garden
A good spray of water will keep Crocosmia mite-free
Garden writer Ciscoe Morris offers ideas on: keeping free of Crocosmia mite and cutting back fall plants so they will bloom in the fall instead of the summer. Thu, 7/02
Travel & OutdoorsPaddler's paradise: South Sound offers quiet and beauty
A kayak trip around the South Sound's Hope Island is like visiting the San Juans without the crowds. Thu, 7/02
Explore suburban Seattle's agricultural heritage on a day trip to Bellevue
Blackbirds and blueberries: Explore suburban Seattle's agricultural heritage on a day trip to Bellevue and other sites. A new free downloadable booklet on the heritage can help guide you. Thu, 7/02
Hit the beach at Everett's Jetty Island
A sandy island off Everett is a popular summertime playground. Thu, 7/02
Pix From My Weekend
Seattle Times reader Tom Ringold's photo of photographers shooting an Orcas Island sunset. Thu, 7/02
Star Watch
Look for our brightest stars in July
Here's a report on what's happening in Western Washington's night sky in July. Thu, 7/02
Weekend calendar
A listing of weekend events and activities. Thu, 7/02
Best bets for the weekend
A list of top events for the weekend around Seattle and the region. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 02:43 PM
Comoros crash spotlights risks of Third World air travel
This week's deadly plane crash in the Indian Ocean brought to light complaints that some of the airline's flights lacked seat belts and were standing-room-only. An AP correspondent recalls 30 years of flying in Africa and elsewhere that used to be even worse. Thu, 7/02
UPDATE - 02:32 PM
Flights getting back to normal after O'Hare computer problems
United Airlines' computer problems cause long delays and some cancellations at Chicago's O'Hare airport Thu, 7/02
More weekend festivals
A lineup of fairs and fun. Thu, 7/02
Travel notes
Photo exhibit lets you take in L.A. vibe in B.C.
Vancouver Art Gallery mounts photo display of urban Los Angeles. Thu, 7/02
Rome tourists get $980 restaurant lunch bill
After tourists complain about sky-high lunch bill, police investigate and Rome's Passetto restaurant is temporarily closed. Thu, 7/02
Next Bets | Ready, set, here comes Seafair
A-list of coming events around Seattle and Puget Sound. Thu, 7/02
OpinionNEW - 03:42 PM
Kate Riley / Times staff columnist
Obama's practical immigration-reform approach: Legalize status of illegal workers
President Obama has added comprehensive immigration reform to his ambitious first-year agenda. His approach of cracking down on the border while legalizing the status of workers in the U.S. illegally is a responsible and humane approach. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 03:42 PM
Ellen Goodman / Syndicated columnist
Independence and the elderly: the road test
As a society, and as individuals, writes columnist Ellen Goodman, we are woefully unprepared for aging, even when it's our parents. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 03:42 PM
George Will / Syndicated columnist
On matters of discrimination, the nation slogs on, and on ...
Although New Haven's firefighters deservedly won in the Supreme Court, it is deeply depressing that they won narrowly, writes columnist George F. Will. Thu, 7/02
NEW - 03:42 PM
The gift of wilderness for the people of Washington
On the 25th anniversary of the Washington State Wilderness Act, these guest columnists reflect on Washington's long tradition of bipartisan support for protecting national forest lands. Thu, 7/02