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City rests its case vs. Sonics
The fourth day of the Sonics' trial in federal court featured dramatic testimony of loyal fan Sherman Alexie sandwiched around the droning presentations of a pair of economic experts.
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6 accused of plot to defraud lenders
Six people, including a since-disbarred lawyer, a former bank loan officer, and a mortgage broker, have been indicted by a Seattle federal grand jury in connection with an $8.5 million wire fraud scheme in 2004 and 2005.
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Son raises a K-8 army in honor of mom's cancer fight
Aidan Maifeld is comfortable talking about breast cancer. Since his mother's diagnosis two years ago, the 12-year-old has witnessed the disease from the frontlines.
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State's distaste for candy-themed lottery came late
The state lottery commission thought it was a yummy idea to use Hershey candies to market an instant $2 scratch ticket game. Turns out the idea left a sour taste in Gov. Chris Gregoire's mouth -- mine, too.
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Washington barely a battleground state in presidential race
Washington in the 2008 presidential race: Are we a "battleground"?
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A harmonious union for 70 years
At a time when some marriages seem to last only a matter of months, two former longtime Seattle residents, Harold and Sylvia Jones, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this Wednesday.
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Italy ends investigation in Amanda Knox case
ROME -- Prosecutors wrapped up their investigation Thursday into the slaying of a British student, paving the way for possible indictments of her American roommate and two other suspects.
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Second trial in Jewish Federation shooting set for September
The second trial of a man who shot six people at the Jewish Federation is now set for Sept. 22 and could last through early December.
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Teacher gets 6 years for 2001 UW firebombing
The 32-year-old violin teacher convicted of taking part in the firebombing of the University of Washington' Center for Urban Horticulture 7 years ago was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison Wednesday.
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Girl reports rape at middle school
Police are investigating reports from a 14-year-old girl who said she was raped at a Seattle middle school, but no arrests have made.
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Strip club investigators used wiretaps
In an unusual move, federal prosecutors acknowledged Thursday that wiretaps had been used in the prostitution investigation into the Colacurcio family-owned strip clubs.
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Puget Sound area ponders a future with a 'new green economy'
Skyrocketing gas prices. Ever-rising demand for energy. Global warming. A conference Saturday will explore the opportunity for the green economy in dealing with those problems.
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Sex offender arrested in connection with three Renton rapes
Renton police on Wednesday nabbed a man they believe raped three women he did not know in the past seven months, officials said Thursday.
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Buried treasure uncovered at Seattle zoo's entrance
Neighbors watched the seemingly magical recovery of an iconic zoo-animal mural that had been feared lost to a layer of bureaucratic gray paint.
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State expects revenue plunge
OLYMPIA -- Washington's treasury will take a $167 million revenue hit over the next three years because of the weakening economy, the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council was told Thursday.
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Fishermen rescued off Port Angeles
The Coast Guard rescued four fishermen from a 50-ft fishing vessel taking on water after a brief grounding in Fresh Water Bay west of Port Angeles Wednesday night, while oil and diesel fuel leaked into surrounding waters.
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New patrol boat to protect subs in Sound
On Friday, after the Sea Devil is formally commissioned at Naval Base Kitsap at Keyport, Lt.j.g. Alanna G. Kaltsas will become its first commanding officer and, with her crew of 15, begin a new and significant mission with the Navy.
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Lawyers win awards for prompting reforms
A veteran Seattle appeals attorney and a Bellevue lawyer who helped prompt reform at the state toxicology have received awards from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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This time the 'foot' washed up on B.C. shore is an animal's
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The British Columbia Coroner's Service says a prankster is responsible for a sixth foot that apparently washed ashore on the south coast of the province.
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Hold onto your friends
Well, I tried to take over my friend Nick’s old apartment because it was cheap, but of course the notice had been put in, the rules weren’t going to be bent, and the leasing company ignored my phone calls. No harm, no foul, it just means I’m still on the prowl for a new place. But now…
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Villa Heidelberg BnB in the heart of West Seattle
Villa Heidelberg B and B is a Craftsman home in the heart of West Seattle. Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast at the in the large dining room before going to explore the sights and scenery of the area.
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