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GOP leaders call for Gregoire inquiry
Leading Republicans called Monday for an investigation into the compact Gov. Chris Gregoire negotiated with Washington's tribes that allowed for expanded casino gambling but did not include revenue sharing with the state.
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Under The Needle: A lot of art students have seen a lot of this guy over the years
Maybe in Robert Treat's nightmares, he finds himself at work fully clothed. Maybe he sees no grotesque, funhouse-mirror images of himself. Maybe roomfuls of people refuse to stare, won't scrutinize every bend and bubble of flesh.
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Most high schoolers handle WASL
The majority of the state's high-school students are on track to meet the WASL graduation requirement by passing the reading and writing portions of the test, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson announced Monday.
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Instead of condos, Queen Anne gets cars
A big-time condo project was slated to come to Lower Queen Anne -- right near Seattle Center. But that gave way to a high-end auto dealership. This is the tale of a magic trick -- about how condos turned into cars.
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City Council urged to back some public financing for candidates
Seattle taxpayers should fund the campaigns of candidates who agree to forgo large donations and to follow other rules aimed at minimizing the clout of special interests, an advisory committee told the City Council Monday.
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County divided over jail cuts
The King County sheriff and prosecutor worry that cuts to the jail's budget will mean problems for their agencies, but County Executive Ron Sims says that's not the case.
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State panel meeting on 520 Bridge tolls
The cost and logistics of tolling on the Evergreen Point Bridge will be discussed Tuesday by a state panel.
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State panel meeting on 520 Bridge tolls
The cost and logistics of tolling on the Evergreen Point Bridge will be discussed Tuesday by a state panel.
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Eastlake fire damages three apartments, injures cat
Medics resuscitated a cat and rushed it to an animal hospital Monday evening -- the only serious injury in an Eastlake apartment fire that damaged three units.
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Wife of SeaTac man missing for months files for divorce
The wife of a SeaTac man who disappeared the day before Valentine's Day has filed for divorce, according to King County Superior Court records obtained Monday.
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West Seattle puts feet first with Brandon Trail
Pedestrians traveling on Southwest Brandon Street in West Seattle now have a safe alternative to the busy street. The newly developed Brandon Trail, a 3-foot wide gravel path, is replacing the narrow, dirt trail that was used by residents.
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Seattle firefighter's son killed in Afghanistan
Marine Sgt. Michael Washington, 20, was killed in Afghanistan Saturday. His father, who was also a Marine and is also named Michael Washington, is a longtime Seattle firefighter.
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Couple charged with manslaughter for smothering newborn
BEND, Ore. -- A Redmond couple has been indicted on manslaughter charges after their infant son was smothered to death.
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Wildfire burns about 200 acres on Warm Springs Reservation
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. -- A wind-fueled wildfire raced over about 200 acres on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation over the weekend, burning in grass and sagebrush.
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Index gets more time to save hill from ax
The deadline for the town of Index to save a forested hillside from an imminent clearcut has been extended until July 31.
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Gates Foundation's Stonesifer feted
Former Microsoft executive Patty Stonesifer plans to step down by Jan. 1 as CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which she helped to build into the world's largest charitable institution. She was honored Monday in Seattle.
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Joint Chiefs chairman to take questions at Fort Lewis
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, will address soldiers at an all-hands meeting at Fort Lewis on Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the Soldiers Fieldhouse.
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Henry Eugene Thompson, 1928-2008: Longtime teacher, coach dies at age 80
Henry Eugene Thompson, a longtime teacher and coach in the Seattle area, has died. He was 80.
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Pauline Mary Bruno, 1922-2008: Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at age 77
Even as she reached her 70s and 80s, Pauline Mary Bruno lived for the thrill of the outdoors. Among her greatest accomplishments was climbing Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro at age 77, becoming the oldest woman to make the climb.
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Enotria - Laurelhurst - Seattle, WA 98127
3515 NE 45th St Seattle, WA 98127 (206) 527-5039
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Attack of the peonies
Who would’ve thought it was possible to for so many peonies to grow on one small, urban residential lot? Just a few blocks from our house, those frilly, fragrant flowers are staging their takeover.
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West Seattle: Second First Day
I made it! Driving over the west Seattle bridge on a beautiful Sunday evening was a great feeling. A Blue sky set on top of a warm horizon does wonders for instilling a sense of change. It is such a relief to know that I have moved on to “the next phase” in [...]
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JAY BUHNER 4 SEATTLE MANAGER
Now that we know the incessant Bill Bavasi era is gone, let’s look back on what he has done to the Seattle Mariners franchise. Unlike 2007, where they went 88-74, it has not been a good year so far for the poor Mariners, with so many underperforming players like Richie Sexson, Kenji Johjima,…
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ARTS: A Conversation with Eudice Shapiro (Full Interview)
The late Eudice Shapiro, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Violin at the USC Thornton School of Music discusses her amazing life and career including more than 50 years teaching at USC in an interview with Gail Eichenthal, Director of Arts Programming for Classical 91.5FM KUSC. H. Dale Hilton…
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HELEN SHAPIRO - AT ABBEY ROAD
HELEN IS WAVING GOODBYE TO HER SCHOOLFRIENDS, TO GO OFF AND RECORD "WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS" AT ABBEY ROAD.
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"FEELING GOOD" Lola Shapiro - Starbound 2006 - VSPAC
"FEELING GOOD" Jazz Solo age 13-14 Starbound Competition (April 2nd 2006) Award: HIGH GOLD Vicky Simegiatos Performing Arts Center www.VSPAC.com VSPAC
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W報報之【屬於Wendy的奇蹟的夏天】
W報報之【屬於Wendy的奇蹟的夏天】 http://wendysdreamland.blogspot.com/2008/06/wendy. html 敬愛的前輩、親愛的朋友們： …
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Billy Idol plays Seattle, Coquitlam B.C., in July
SEATTLE Where: The Paramount [map] [website] When: July 1, 2008, 7:30 pm Tickets: $35.00-$65.00 [ticketmaster] COQUITLAM B.C. Where: Red Robinson Show Theatre, Coquitlam, B.C. [map] [website] When: July 4, 2008, 8:00 pm Tickets: 59.00 - 74.00 [ticketmaster.ca] Here’s Billy…
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