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Local NewsUPDATE - 09:10 PM
3 swine flu cases probable in King County; 6 in state
Washington health officials report six probable cases of swine flu in the state. Three are in King County, two are in Snohomish County and one is in Spokane County in northeast Washington. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 07:29 PM
Boeing plane makes emergency landing at Sea-Tac
SEATAC - A Boeing 777 bound for Seoul, Korea, landed safely this afternoon at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after losing power in one of its two engines. Wed, 4/29
Nickels seeks tax boost for affordable housing in Seattle
Mayor Greg Nickels wants to ask Seattleites to nearly double the city's affordable-housing levy — to $145 million — in a November vote. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 11:23 PM
Six probable swine-flu cases identified in Washington
Six probable cases of swine flu have been identified in Washington State — three in Seattle, two in Snohomish County and one in Spokane County, public health officials announced at a news conference Wednesday evening in Seattle. Wed, 4/29
Port Townsend braces for Hood Canal bridge closure
As the countdown continues to the May 1 closure of the Hood Canal Bridge, merchants in Port Townsend and residents in other towns count the miles, minutes and loss of business the closure will add to their lives. Wed, 4/29
Danny Westneat
Special coach, quirky sports score at inner-city school
Mr. Jamshid is what the kids of Bailey Gatzert Elementary call the school's guidance counselor. In 15 years, Jamshid Khajavi, who came here from Iran, has built one of Seattle's poorest inner-city schools into the quirkiest of sports dynasties. All as a way of mentoring kids. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 09:28 PM
WA health officials: 6 probable swine flu cases
Washington health officials report six probable cases of swine flu in the state. Wed, 4/29
In conspiracy trial, dark tale emerges of jihad training
Speaking publicly for the first time, former Seattle resident James Ujaama testified Tuesday in New York about his efforts to create a terrorist training camp in rural Oregon for would-be jihad warriors. Wed, 4/29
Suspect in Bellevue slaying arrested at victim's funeral
A man who police say strangled and stomped a drinking buddy in a Bellevue office park last week later attended the victim's funeral wearing the same shoes he had used in the slaying, according to King County prosecutors. Wed, 4/29
$5.5 million awarded in Whatcom DUI negligence case
MOUNT VERNON - A jury in Mount Vernon says Whatcom County and the state must pay $5.5 million to a woman injured in a crash with a drunken driver. Wed, 4/29
2 Washington women sentenced for smuggling monkey
SPOKANE — A mother and daughter were each sentenced to 60 days in jail for smuggling a rheses macaque monkey into the United States. Wed, 4/29
Education cuts mean layoffs of Washington's newest teachers
Thousands of Washington's newest teachers will soon be told they may lose their jobs this fall, the result of deep cuts made to the state education budget. Wed, 4/29
Homeless woman says rape was price of a night's shelter
A homeless woman in a wheelchair who accepted an acquaintance's offer for a place to sleep told police she was repeatedly raped by the man, who warned her, "I can rape you and get away with it ... You're homeless — no one cares about you," according to a police report. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 08:00 PM
Kent man charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Craigslist case
King County prosecutors today charged a Kent man with conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, alleging he advertised on the online Craigslist personals that he wanted to have sex with someone before killing them. Wed, 4/29
Level 3 sex offender accused of propositioning teens in Kirkland
A convicted sex offender with a history of hassling teen and preteen girls in public has been charged with propositioning two 15-year-old girls as they walked toward downtown Kirkland in January. Wed, 4/29
One breakfast nets a whopping $423,000 for Mercer Island schools
On Tuesday, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation served rolls, fruit and coffee at a breakfast fundraiser, and raised $423,000 in community contributions. It's double the amount raised the previous year, and will make a significant dent in the $2 million the district expects to lose in state funding. Wed, 4/29
Oregon man accused of impersonating doctor, charged
BEND, Ore. — A 22-year-old Crooked River Ranch man faces allegations he impersonated a doctor, to the point of performing minor surgery and administering drugs. Wed, 4/29
Oregon man who bit victim's ear sentenced for racially based assault
EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene man who bit off the top of another man's ear has been sentenced to almost six years in prison. Wed, 4/29
Rep. Ross Hunter joins race for King County executive
State Rep. Ross Hunter, D-Medina, a former Microsoft manager, made it official today: He's in the race for King County executive, joining four other prominent candidates. Wed, 4/29
Seattle among kickoff cities for plug-in cars
The city of Seattle and Nissan North America said Tuesday they will work together to promote the development of an electric-car-charging network in Seattle. Nissan plans to introduce plug-in electric vehicles in Seattle in 2010. Wed, 4/29
Sex offender charged with molesting Bremerton girl
PORT ORCHARD - A Level 2 sex offender accused of molesting a 7-year-old girl he was baby-sitting has been charged in Kitsap County Superior Court. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 10:34 PM
Snow response: Worse than we thought?
A new report on Seattle's snowstorm response questions the "overall level of emergency preparedness" at the city's transportation department, which doesn't have a formal structure for responding to emergencies. Wed, 4/29
Stennis No. 2 officer relieved of duty
BREMERTON — The executive officer of the USS Stennis, second to the commanding officer of the Bremerton-based aircraft carrier, has been relieved of duty for personal misconduct. Wed, 4/29
Woman accused of making bomb threat to stop husband from gambling
An Enumclaw woman is charged with phoning in a bomb threat to the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn in an attempt to stop her husband from gambling. Wed, 4/29
Men dumped along I-90, then shot at
Two men who were apparently dropped off along Interstate 90 near North Bend and then shot at early Tuesday were recovering after finding help hours later. Wed, 4/29
Portland police solve murder dating to 1976
Cold-case detectives in Portland have solved a 1976 murder with fingernail scrapings collected in the oldest homicide case to be closed in Oregon using DNA evidence. Wed, 4/29
Puget Sound gets bad marks in air quality report
Some Puget Sound counties have gotten bad marks in a national American Lung Association report rating cities and counties on pollution levels. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 10:26 PM
Climbing ranger, guide to be honored for Rainier rescue
Two men who completed a harrowing rescue on Mount Rainier in 2002 even after the helicopter they were flying in crashed are being honored for their courage. Wed, 4/29
Courts will help with traffic-ticket fines
More than 100 courts across the state are offering next month to help delinquent drivers pay off traffic-ticket fines and regain their licenses. Many are offering to reduce fees or waive collection-agency penalties. Wed, 4/29
Deadline nears for scholarship applications
Thousands of Washington middle-school students may be leaving college-scholarship money on the table by not applying for a new program designed to give them an incentive to stay in school and out of trouble. Wed, 4/29
Referendum filed to repeal popular vote law
A Shaw Island man has filed a referendum to repeal a new law that has Washington state join a compact with other states to cast its presidential electoral votes for the national popular vote winner. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 07:54 PM
WA, Alaska lawmakers urge more spending on ferries
Lawmakers from Washington state and Alaska are teaming up to push for a dramatic increase in federal spending on ferry systems nationwide. Wed, 4/29
Defense Department to spend $55M for repairs for infrastructure
Wed, 4/29
Lockheed gets $3 billion contract
Wed, 4/29
Oil-spill drill at Bremerton waterfront today
Wed, 4/29
Pacific man, 19, arrested in shooting death
Wed, 4/29
Pierce County auditor seeks to scrap poll voting
Wed, 4/29
Police investigate Edmonds man's death
Wed, 4/29
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 09:53 PM
WHO says swine flu pandemic is imminent
Global health authorities warned Wednesday that swine flu was threatening to bloom into a pandemic, and the virus spread farther in Europe even as the outbreak appeared to stabilize at its epicenter. A toddler who succumbed in Texas became the first death outside Mexico. Wed, 4/29
Did swine-flu outbreak begin with 5-year-old?
Edgar was one of hundreds of people in La Gloria who came down with flulike symptoms. Local residents accuse public-health officials of dismissing the outbreak at the time. Federal officials said they responded quickly, though only after the virus infected people in another part of the country, at least a week after Edgar developed symptoms. Wed, 4/29
$3.5 trillion federal budget covers most of Obama's plans
When President Obama assesses his first 100 days at a White House news conference tonight, he'll probably have fresh congressional votes endorsing a $3.5 trillion fiscal 2010 budget that includes almost every one of his major initiatives. Wed, 4/29
How important is 100 days? Value of presidential bench mark questioned
It was March 4, 1933, and Franklin D. Roosevelt was being sworn in as president after his Democratic Party assumed control of the levers... Wed, 4/29
Sen. Specter: Why he bailed out of GOP
Sen. Arlen Specter, one of the few moderate Republicans left in Congress, announced Tuesday that he's switching parties, a major gain for Democrats in their quest for a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate to propel President Obama's agenda. Wed, 4/29
White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt
The taxpayer bill for Monday's presidential plane flight over Manhattan was $328,835. The political cost to the Obama White House will be harder to calculate. Wed, 4/29
Car bombs kill at least 41 in Baghdad Shiite area
Twin car bombs ravaged a popular shopping area in Baghdad's biggest Shiite district Wednesday, killing at least 41 people in another powerful strike by suspected Sunni insurgents seeking a return to sectarian chaos. Wed, 4/29
Cloned dogs glow with genetic possibility
South Korean scientists say they have engineered four beagles that glow red using cloning techniques that could help develop cures for human diseases. Wed, 4/29
Doctors urged to shun drug firms' gifts
Millions of dollars in gifts, travel and consulting fees from the pharmaceutical industry should be eliminated to stop companies from influencing how doctors practice medicine, a report by the government's top medical advisers says. Wed, 4/29
In the end, Palin will OK most of stimulus
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will sign bills accepting most of the federal stimulus funds available to the state, her spokeswoman said Tuesday. Wed, 4/29
Nation's report card: Student progress mixed
The nation's 9- and 13-year-olds are doing better in math and reading than in the early 1970s, but average scores for students approaching high-school graduation haven't budged, according to test results released Tuesday. Wed, 4/29
Obama reflects on his first 100 days
Here's what President Barack Obama says has surprised, troubled, enchanted and humbled him in his first 100 days in office: Wed, 4/29
Report: Most Americans in areas with unhealthy air
Sixty percent of Americans live in areas with unhealthy air pollution levels, despite a growing green movement and more stringent laws aimed at improving air quality, the American Lung Association said in a report released Wednesday. Wed, 4/29
U.S. troubled by shift of terrorists to Africa
There is growing evidence that battle-hardened extremists are filtering out of safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and into East Africa, bringing sophisticated terrorist tactics that include suicide attacks. Wed, 4/29
US clash brewing over global Rights of Child pact
A global children's rights treaty, ratified by every U.N. member except the United States and Somalia, has so alarmed its American critics that some are now pushing to add a parental rights amendment to the Constitution as a buffer against it. Wed, 4/29
WHO says swine flu moving toward pandemic level
The World Health Organization says the swine flu outbreak is moving closer to becoming a pandemic. Wed, 4/29
Court revives suit by 5 ex-detainees who sued Boeing subsidiary
A federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a lawsuit by five former detainees who sued a Boeing subsidiary over its alleged role in transporting them to foreign countries, where they say they suffered brutal interrogation as part of the CIA's "extraordinary rendition" program. Wed, 4/29
Defendant loses Supreme Court case over jailhouse informants
The Supreme Court has made it harder for defendants to keep their comments to jailhouse informants from being used against them at trial. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 08:08 PM
Driver in Calif. tour bus crash had 2005 accident
The driver of a tour bus that crashed in central California, killing himself and four French tourists, struck and seriously injured a woman in a Nevada crosswalk a little more than three years ago, police records show. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 09:27 PM
Huge ice chunks break away from Antarctic shelf
Massive ice chunks are crumbling away from a shelf in the western Antarctic Peninsula, researchers said Wednesday, warning that 1,300 square miles of ice - an area larger than Rhode Island - was in danger of breaking off in coming weeks. Wed, 4/29
Reports: Autistic people share gene variation
Researchers have found genetic variations that are significantly more common in people with autism, a discovery that may improve diagnosis and offers the promise of developing treatments for the frustratingly mysterious disorder. Wed, 4/29
4 life terms, 1 33-year sentence in Fort Dix case
A man who was the "epicenter of the conspiracy" to kill military personnel was sentenced to life in prison and a fellow plotter was sentenced to 33 years as a judge on Wednesday finished sentencing five Muslim immigrants who contemplated an attack on Fort Dix. Wed, 4/29
Attorney in 2007 tuberculosis scare sues CDC
An Atlanta attorney at the center of an international health scare when he flew to Europe for his wedding even though he was infected with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis is suing federal health officials, claiming they invaded his privacy. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 08:09 PM
Holder urges allies to take share of detainees
The United States and its allies must make sacrifices to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday in a high-profile appeal for Europe's help. Wed, 4/29
Korean-American charged in rocket technology plot
A Korean-American who served prison time for attempting to broker the sale of deadly nerve gas bombs to Iran was indicted Wednesday on new charges of trying to help South Korea obtain advanced Russian rocket hardware and technology. Wed, 4/29
2 men jailed in Britain on terrorism charges
Two men cleared of helping to plot London's 2005 suicide bombings were each sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison on charges connected to terrorism training. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 09:22 PM
FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape
"That wasn't me," President Barack Obama said on his 100th day in office, disclaiming responsibility for the huge budget deficit waiting for him on Day One. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 10:59 PM
House panel approves wild-horses bill
A House committee has passed legislation that would prohibit the killing of healthy wild horses and burros to control their populations on federally managed lands. Wed, 4/29
Kenyan women's group tells men: Make war? No love
Thousands of Kenyan women vowed Wednesday to begin a weeklong sex strike to try to protest their country's bickering leadership, which they say threatens to revive the bloody chaos that convulsed the African country last year. Wed, 4/29
Khmer Rouge prison chief describes torture
The chief jailer of the Khmer Rouge, on trial for the killing of thousands of "state enemies" in the 1970s, said Wednesday that he trained peasant children as young as 12 to guard prisoners who were routinely electrocuted and whipped. Wed, 4/29
Congo governor reports plane crash; 3 dead
A Boeing 737 on a test flight crashed southeast of Congo's capital on Wednesday, killing at least three people, officials said. Wed, 4/29
Malaysia rules McDonald's has no monopoly on 'Mc'
Malaysia's Appeal Court ruled Wednesday that U.S. fast food giant McDonald's cannot claim an exclusive right to the 'Mc' prefix in the country, allowing a local food outlet to keep its name, a report said. Wed, 4/29
Sarkozy unveils sweeping new vision for Paris
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled an ambitious, costly new plan to rethink the structure of Paris and its troubled suburbs. Wed, 4/29
SKorea to lift ban on human stem cell research
South Korea will lift a three-year ban on human stem cell research, a presidential advisory committee announced Wednesday. Wed, 4/29
Amtrak trips between Baltimore, Washington resume
Amtrak has resumed limited train service between Baltimore and Washington after a major water main break but warns that major delays are still expected south of Baltimore. Wed, 4/29
Business & TechnologyNEW - 07:20 PM
Starbucks to launch marketing campaign, slow store growth as 2Q profit falls 77%
Faced with continuing deterioration in sales and profit, Starbucks plans to launch a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign and slow its growth to 20 net new stores this year. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 07:20 PM
ZymoGenetics cuts 161 jobs
ZymoGenetics will slash its workforce by one third as it discontinues research on cancer treatments, the Seattle biotechnology company said today in a regulatory filing. Wed, 4/29
Spiffed-up 737 will let passengers stand tall at their seats
Boeing unveiled Tuesday a series of enhancements to its 737 single-aisle jet that should modestly boost fuel performance and significantly improve the passenger experience. Wed, 4/29
Brier Dudley
Zillow unwraps amazing iPhone application
It's hard to get too worked up about iPhone applications now that jillions are available, but the new Zillow iPhone App that made its debut Tuesday night is amazing Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 07:22 PM
Fed sees signs recession may be easing
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it sees signs the recession is easing and that the economic outlook has "improved modestly" since last month. Wed, 4/29
US economy shrinks at worse-than-expected 6.1 percent pace in first quarter
America's economy shrank at a worse-than-expected 6.1 percent pace at the start of this year as sharp cutbacks by businesses and the biggest drop in U.S. exports in 40 years overwhelmed a rebound in consumer spending. Wed, 4/29
Stocks end higher as Fed sees recession easing
The Fed confirmed what Wall Street has already concluded: The recession is starting to ease. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 09:47 PM
Banner Bank parent loses $9.3 million in 1Q
The Walla Walla-based parent of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank lost $9.3 million in the first quarter as continuing troubles in its portfolio of construction and land-development loans prompted another hefty provision against future bad loans. Wed, 4/29
drugstore.com posts first-quarter profit
Bellevue-based Internet retailer drugstore.com (DSCM) said today that it posted a first-quarter profit as more shoppers went online for things like cosmetics and vitamins. Wed, 4/29
Heritage Financial suspends cash dividend
Olympia-based Heritage Financial suspended the cash dividend on its common shares, in what Chief Executive Brian Vance called a "difficult but prudent" decision aimed at preserving the banking company's capital during rough economic times. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 09:47 PM
Vulcan converting condo project to apartments
Citing slow sales, Vulcan Real Estate is converting its Rollin Street Flats condo project in South Lake Union to apartments. Vulcan sent a letter... Wed, 4/29
Dendreon prostate-cancer therapy shown to extend patients' survival time
An experimental therapy for prostate cancer extends patients' median survival time by 4.1 months, Seattle biotech firm Dendreon announced Tuesday. Wed, 4/29
IAC purchases Seattle restaurant guide site Urbanspoon
Online media giant IAC/InteraActiveCorp has acquired Seattle-based Urbanspoon for an undisclosed amount. Urbanspoon operates Web restaurant... Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 11:27 PM
AP Source: Chrysler lender talks break off
Talks between Chrysler LLC's lenders and the Treasury Department to reduce the automaker's $6.9 billion in secured debt and keep it out of bankruptcy protection have disintegrated, a person familiar with the talks said early Thursday. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 11:22 PM
Lewis out as Bank of America chairman, remains CEO
Ken Lewis has lost his role as Bank of America's chairman, and now he'll have to prove to shareholders that he should keep his post as the troubled bank's CEO. Wed, 4/29
Citi talks with Treasury about retention bonuses
Citigroup Inc. is worried about losing employees, and trying to figure out how to retain them. Wed, 4/29
Charter Communications creditors question settlement with Paul Allen
Charter Communications, the bankrupt cable company that delayed its reorganization amid creditor objections, faces new complaints about a $99 million transfer and a settlement with Chairman Paul Allen. Wed, 4/29
Shell 1Q profit down 62 percent to $3.49 billion
Europe's largest oil company, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, on Wednesday reported a 62 percent drop in first-quarter net profit as oil prices fell sharply amid a global economic downturn. Wed, 4/29
NEW - 09:47 PM
Cray's first-quarter loss narrows
Seattle-based supercomputer maker Cray reported today that its first-quarter loss narrowed 59.1 percent as its revenue climbed 185 percent. Wed, 4/29
UPDATE - 08:27 PM
For BofA's Lewis, Merrill was 1 deal too many
Ken Lewis, a man who thrived on scoring the next big deal, found himself sunk by one. Wed, 4/29
The Baltimore Sun lays off nearly 60
The Baltimore Sun has laid off nearly 60 people in its newsroom, including veteran editors and managers, columnists, photographers and designers. Wed, 4/29
SportsSebastien Le Toux leads as Sounders FC wins, 4-1
Sebastien Le Toux scored two goals and added two assists and Roger Levesque had three assists to lead Sounders FC to a 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake in a U.S. Open Cup match Tuesday night. Wed, 4/29
Sports go mad for online pastime Twitter
Wed, 4/29
Washington State's Jim Sterk says comments were "inappropriate"
It doesn't take much to heat up a rivalry — or take it to a new level. Washington State and Washington compete on the athletic fields... Wed, 4/29
Felix Hernandez pitches a gem as Mariners split doubleheader with White Sox
Pitcher throws an eight-inning shutout as Yuniesky Betancourt belts a 3-run homer. Wed, 4/29
NW Briefs | UW men lead Pac-10 tourney
Washington junior Darren Wallace tied the Seattle Golf Club course competitive record Tuesday, shooting an 7-under 65 during the third round... Wed, 4/29
Prep notebook: Dexter Griffen resigns; Bishop Blanchet names two coaches
Boys basketball coach Dexter Griffen of Mariner High School has resigned after 11 seasons there, and Bishop Blanchet has named new head coaches in football and boys basketball. Wed, 4/29
Sideline Chatter
Marriage may be a marathon, but the wedding?
Rachel Pitt and Garry Keates got married in London on Sunday — but not until they ran the first 24 miles of the London Marathon and took a detour into St. Bride's Church. Wed, 4/29
Steve Kelley
We've entered the era of the tweet
Ever since Charlie Villanueva got caught tweeting at halftime of a Milwaukee Bucks game, I've been pondering the benefits and boundaries of Twitter. Wed, 4/29
Blazers avoid elimination
Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 25 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination in the playoffs with an 88-77... Wed, 4/29
Tuesday's detailed girls water polo results
Wed, 4/29
Chris Jakubauskas gem not quite enough
Chris Jakubauskas was awfully stingy against the White Sox Tuesday in his two-hit, complete-game, 2-1 loss. Unfortunately for him, one of those hits was a double down the line by Paul Konerko, bringing in the game's only runs in the fourth inning. Wed, 4/29
Yankees yield, cut some ticket prices
The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday, and announced many of... Wed, 4/29
Hurricanes, Caps win Game 7s
The Carolina Hurricanes stole their thrilling first-round Eastern Conference series from the New Jersey Devils in the final 80 seconds. Jussi Jokinen and Eric Staal... Wed, 4/29
Pacific Coast League | Rainiers get past Sky Sox
Chris Woodward and Jeff Clement hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning to back Andy Baldwin's solid pitching as Tacoma beat the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 6-3 in Pacific Coast League baseball Tuesday night. Wed, 4/29
Empty seats make Yankees cut some premium prices
Turns out a few more fans might be able to buy those empty front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday and announced many of those who bought tickets closest to the field for $325-$2,500 will be eligible for additional free seats. Wed, 4/29
Briefs | WNBA: Ex-Storm coach Anne Donovan is hired as Liberty assistant
Ex-Seattle Storm coach Anne Donovan is back in the WNBA, as an assistant coach with the New York Liberty. Wed, 4/29
Tuesday's detailed prep golf results
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Tuesday's detailed prep lacrosse results
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Tuesday's detailed prep tennis results
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EntertainmentPrehistoric creatures roar to life in "Walking With Dinosaurs"
"Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular" comes to Seattle's KeyArena April 27-May 3. Wed, 4/29
Happy Hour | Japanese bar food, cheap, at Kaname Izakaya and Shochu Bar
Happy Hour Report: Kaname Izakaya and Shochu Bar, in Seattle's Chinatown International District, has an evening happy hour, when its hedonistic Japanese fried food costs around $3. Wed, 4/29
Olbermann pressing on Hannity's waterboard offer
The debate over torture is getting personal for two of cable TV's prime-time hosts. Wed, 4/29
The 100th episode of "Lost" is a Wednesday TV pick
After last week's recap, tonight's 100th episode promises that Daniel Faraday will "come clean" about what he knows about the island. My head doesn't hurt... Wed, 4/29
Banks at NYC stalking trial: Fear changed my life
Supermodel-turned-TV host Tyra Banks, facing the man accused of stalking her, testified Wednesday that she feared for her safety when she learned he had entered the New York City building where she tapes her show. Wed, 4/29
Comics: A 'Wolverine' X-plainer
The history of the feral X-Man x-plained. Wed, 4/29
Obituary
Frankie Manning brought Lindy hop to masses
Obituary: Frankie Manning, Lindy hop jazz dancer, died at age 94. Wed, 4/29
Jackie Chan announces 100th movie
Jackie Chan has celebrated a milestone with the announcement of his 100th movie project - a collaboration with "Rumble in the Bronx" director Stanley Tong. Wed, 4/29
Piano "Triple Play" at Meany Theater
So you're kicking yourself because you missed pianists Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa hammering out "Symphonic Dances" ... Wed, 4/29
Satirist David Sedaris speaks at Benaroya Hall
One of America's most familiar satirists — and voices, thanks to NPR — appears at 8 p.m. Thursday, Benaroya Hall, 200 University... Wed, 4/29
Kenny Chesney to appear on 'Austin City Limits'
Kenny Chesney will tape an episode of public television's popular show "Austin City Limits" to air sometime in the fall. Wed, 4/29
'Celebrity Apprentice' rehired by NBC next season
Donald Trump will be firing more stars next year when "Celebrity Apprentice" returns for another round. Wed, 4/29
Disney to plant 2.7 million trees for `Earth'
Walt Disney Studios is turning box-office cash from its nature documentary "Earth" into seed money to plant trees in the rain forest. Wed, 4/29
Rapper Lil Wayne sues song's producer
Rapper Lil Wayne is suing the producer of a song he performed that allegedly sampled another singer's work without permission. Wed, 4/29
"Idol" Taylor Hicks will play club date during "Grease" run | A&E Dispatch
"American Idol's" Taylor Hicks will wedge a May 27 gig at Seattle's Triple Door into his schedule during his run as the Teen Angel in "Grease" at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Wed, 4/29
2 Bahamians plead not guilty in Travolta case
An ambulance driver and a former senator have pleaded not guilty to charges that they tried to extort $25 million from actor John Travolta following the death of his teenage son in the Bahamas. Wed, 4/29
Ashanti set to make her stage debut in 'The Wiz'
Ashanti (AH'-shaun-tee) is going down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz. Wed, 4/29
Attorney: Rihanna will get jewelry back
Rihanna will get back $1.4 million in borrowed jewelry she was wearing the night she was allegedly beaten by Chris Brown. Wed, 4/29
Country singer Vern Gosdin dies at age 74
Singer Vern Gosdin, who recorded country music hits like the award-winning "Chiseled in Stone" during a 30-year career, has died. He was 74. Wed, 4/29
Lane Garrison is released from Calif. prison
Lane Garrison, who was serving a sentence of three years and four months for a drunken driving crash that killed a 17-year-old Beverly Hills High student, has been released from prison. Wed, 4/29
Maxwell sets July date for new CD
Maxwell may appear smooth and suave onstage, but he says it's all just an act. Wed, 4/29
Al Roker adding Weather Channel show to his day
The Weather Channel is forecasting Al Roker will join the network as host of a new morning program. Wed, 4/29
Donald Trump to appear on 'The View' after feud
Celebrity feuds can't last forever when there is publicity to be had. Just ask Donald Trump and Barbara Walters. Trump is booked to appear next Tuesday on Walters' daytime show "The View." He will promote a book and the season finale of "The Apprentice." Wed, 4/29
Bad taste, great performances on "Dancing With the Stars"
A recap of the April 27 episode of "Dancing With the Stars," in which Gilles Marini bared his chest not once but twice. Melissa Rycroft sustained a rib injury, but she and five other celebrities remain in the competition — and all are contenders. Tue, 4/28
LivingAsk the Spendid Table
Lynne Rossetto Kasper shares pizza recipes
In her "Ask the Splendid Table" column, Lynne Rossetto Kasper shares pizza recipes. Wed, 4/29
Divorce cakes help sweeten and conclude a marriage
A wedding cake signals the beginning of a marriage and a divorce cake can mark the end. Wed, 4/29
Don't take pork off the menu because of swine flu
Cook pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees, as recorded on a meat thermometer, to avoid food-borne illnesses. Wed, 4/29
New at the supermarket: Häagen Dazs five: Nabisco Classics and Marie Callender frozen Italian dinners
New items on supermarket shelves include Haagen Dazs fiveNabisco Classics and Marie Callender frozen Italian dinners. Wed, 4/29
Recipe: Margarita Pizza Topping:
Enough topping for 1 (14 -16 inch) pizza1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, minced 1 sprig parsley, chopped 1 large clove... Wed, 4/29
Recipe: North African Spiced Shrimp
A bag of large-sized shrimp in the freezer and this recipe for North African Spiced Shrimp adapted from "Olives & Oranges," by Sara Jenkins and Mindy Fox, combine to make a quick-to-fix dinner. Wed, 4/29
Recipes: Asparagus, Leek and Gruyere Quiche, and more
Now is the time to take advantage of asparagus, when it is at its best. Its subtle, grassy taste goes well with eggs, ham and cheese, but... Wed, 4/29
Two money-saving potato recipes: Gratin Luxe Alsatian-Style Gratin
Potato recipes can be the centerpiece of economical meals. Wed, 4/29
Veganism and soul food come together in new cookbook
Bryant Terry's new cookbook, "Vegan Soul Kitchen," brings together veganism and soul food. Wed, 4/29
Foodtips: Get to know wheat berries
Wheat berries are a true whole grain! You may not recognize the name, but without these kernels, there would be no flour. Wheat berries are loaded... Wed, 4/29
NEW - 08:13 PM
Hypoallergenic dog a myth
Itching for the truth about allergies and dogs? A look at some misconceptions. Plus, tips on how to minimize allergy symptoms. Wed, 4/29
Travel & OutdoorsNEW - 08:39 PM
Airline seats to Mexico go begging
Lots of empty seats on airlines' flights to Mexico after swine-flu outbreak and U.S. advisory to Americans to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico. Wed, 4/29
Traveling during swine flu outbreak
Here are frequently-asked questions, and answers, on traveling during the swine flu outbreak. Wed, 4/29
Trip of a lifetime brings swine flu to New Zealand
For 22 New Zealand teenagers, it was the trip of a lifetime: three weeks in Mexico practicing Spanish and visiting the pyramids of Oaxaca and other famous sites. Wed, 4/29
OpinionEditorial
The Supreme Court botched the F-word decision
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in FCC v. Fox Television Stations was the wrong one. The federal government has no authority to post a list of words banned on the air. Wed, 4/29
Editorial
Warming to "Earth" — Disney's cinematic lesson about climate change
Anyone still skeptical of global warming, both as a scientific phenomenon and one in need of human solutions, ought to see "Earth." The Disney movie is for children, but given the rhetoric over global warming, it's age-appropriate for everyone. Wed, 4/29
Thomas Friedman / Syndicated Columnist
President Obama's unsatisfying but justified compromise on torture
President Obama's decision to expose but not prosecute those responsible for "enhanced interrogation" under the Bush administration is an unsatisfying compromise but the best we can forge right now, writes columnist Thomas L. Friedman. Justice taken to its logical end would likely require bringing George W. Bush and other senior officials to trial, which would rip our country apart. Also, al-Qaida truly was a unique enemy, undeterred by normal military means. Wed, 4/29
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Guest columnist
King County is well prepared to respond to flu
In 2005, King County, with some controversy, increased its efforts to prepare for the possibility of pandemic flu, writes Executive Ron Sims. The work the county led with other local governments, businesses and organizations now looks like a good investment of resources. Wed, 4/29
Maureen Dowd / Syndicated Columnist
Apologize for torture? You don't know Dick
Columnist Maureen Dowd imagines the testimony of former Vice President Dick Cheney before a Senate committee investigating "enhanced" interrogation techniques employed by the Bush administration. Wed, 4/29
David S. Broder / Syndicated columnist
The return of "Specter the Defector"
Much as Sen. Arlen Specter's decision to switch from Republican to Democrat reflects an increasingly serious weakness in the Republican Party, there is no escaping the fact that it is also an opportunistic move by one of the most opportunistic politicians of modern times. Wed, 4/29