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No new money for FBI's crime squads
Despite a powerful surge in white-collar crime and bank robbery sweeping the nation, the Bush administration's budget leaves an already handicapped FBI criminal program without the agents it needs to respond.
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Seattle's first woman firefighter retires
Friends say Bonnie Beers isn't a crier. She's more of the iron-tough-athlete, call-it-as-she-sees-it type, and that's what helped her become the city's first woman firefighter.
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Former Japanese-American students graduate UW after a 66-year wait
The University of Washington on Sunday honored the 450 Japanese-American students who had to leave the university in 1942 to relocate to internment camps after Pearl Harbor.
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Boy dead, 2 missing as rivers swell
The Green and Cedar rivers were closed Saturday afternoon to recreational boaters and swimmers, after two people went missing.
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Getting There: I-5 soon will have more travel time signs
Readers ask about more travel-time displays along Interstate 5, the timing of yellow lights on downtown Seattle streets, and more nuances on how the HOT lanes work.
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Bush can still make life hard for wildlife
A lame-duck administration can still make life difficult for waterfowl and other living creatures.
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Campaign stands up for foster children's plight
WASHINGTON -- Life-size cardboard cutouts of children will start springing up on the National Mall this week at the rate of 850 a day to illustrate how many kids are entering foster care on a daily basis.
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About 45 law enforcement agencies hold recruiting fair
Dozens of law enforcement agencies held a job fair Saturday in Burien to bridge the gap in hiring more officers and deputies.
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'Cranium Crusade' fights for a better chance
On June 28, the 1st Annual Seattle Brain Cancer Walk (dubbed the "Cranium Crusade) is scheduled at Mercer Island High School.
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Floatplane crash on Lake Chelan kills 2
STEHEKIN -- Two people died when a floatplane carrying five people crashed into Lake Chelan while landing near this remote resort hamlet in the North Cascades.
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Italian judge keeps Knox in jail
ROME -- An American student suspected in the slaying of her British roommate in Italy must remain behind bars, an Italian judge ruled Saturday.
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A record-breaking day in the sun
The warm weather broke a long-standing record Saturday, as Seattleites continued to enjoy the sun.
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Green and Cedar rivers closed for recreational use
The Green and Cedar rivers were closed Saturday afternoon to recreational boaters and swimmers, the King County Sheriff's Office announced. The water was too high and fast.
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State Patrol refreshes case of missing girl
In honor of National Missing Children's Day, the State Patrol unveils an updated image of Lenoria Jones, a child reported missing in 1995.
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City's newest fire station open for business
City officials held an open house Saturday at the new home of Fire Station 10, part of a $44.3 million development on the edge of the International District.
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Recruiting new cops still tough work
Dozens of law enforcement agencies held a job fair Saturday in Burien to bridge the gap in hiring more officers and deputies.
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Heritage and heat meet in Ballard
Thousands came out on a warm and sunny day to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day, a celebration of the day in 1814 when Norway's constitution was signed in the town of Eidsvoll, Norway.
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One hurt in Auburn rollover crash
Firefighters had to peel the top off a vehicle after the driver inside became trapped following a two-car collision Saturday morning.
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Public wasn't notified of toxic waste spill
One of the biggest toxic spills in years in Seattle went largely unnoticed until now because none of the agencies involved bothered to inform the public.
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Enjoy heat wave while it lasts; cooldown begins Sunday
Seattle went a little crazy Friday. The sun was out. The temperatures rose. And an endless winter was forgotten.
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Penguins inspire unique pledge to environment
A Seattle man has taken the concept of carbon offsets to its ultimate conclusion. He's donated $3,700 to settle the debt for the carbon dioxide emissions from his life to date. Why? Because of penguins.
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Seattle police OK pact giving them top pay in state
Seattle police officers voted overwhelmingly to ratify a labor contract offer that would make them the highest-paid officers in the state, the Seattle Police Officers' Guild announced Friday.
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Retirees are joining Peace Corps, bringing valued skills with them
The Peace Corps is embracing a wave of interest from would-be volunteers in their 50s, 60s and 70s, particularly in and around Seattle. But can the baby boomers cut it?
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Zen toolbox offers path to peace for prisoners
How can you make prisoners better people once they leave life behind bars? Try a Zen-like approach of nonviolent communication and meditation. Both can soothe the criminal mind.
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Energy assistance program out of money
A Seattle program that provides emergency electric bill grants to low-income families is out of money, and officials have temporarily closed it to applicants.
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State suspends license of motel on Aurora Avenue
The Green Lake Motel on Aurora Avenue has been ordered to vacate after the state suspended its license citing health and safety concerns.
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Assailant on plane must apologize, get treatment
A California woman who grabbed a Horizon Air attendant around the neck during an August flight and talked about death must undergo mental health treatment and write letters of apology, federal prosecutors said Friday.
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Cause of prison death determined
An autopsy has shown that the incarcerated director of a Thai museum in Bangkok died at a federal prison in SeaTac of natural causes.
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Leighton Hilbert, 1921-2008: City Seal a quiet reminder of its creator
Leighton Hilbert, the man who carved the Chief Seattle City Seal, which hangs on a wall of the mayor's conference room, has died. He was 87.
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Car found in Lake Washington
Seattle police and firefighters determine no one is inside the car, spotted underneath I-90 early Friday.
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Hawaiian Air flight returns to Sea-Tac after noise, vibration
A Hawaiian Airlines flight heading to Maui was forced to return to Sea-Tac Airport Friday after noises were heard inside the cabin and its airframe vibrated, officials said.
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Fire destroys tavern in Fife
FIFE -- A fire that broke out about 5 a.m. Friday has destroyed the Firwood Tavern in Fife.
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North Cascades Highway closed this weekend
The North Cascades Highway has closed for the weekend because of avalanche danger.
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Articles of Faith: Recovery Café helps fill the inner emptiness
The Recovery Cafe in Seattle is a community of healing and hope. Getting sober is one thing -- important but often only a beginning. Recovery means dealing with the inner wounds and issues that led to addiction in the first place.
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