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Kirkland motorcyclist dies in I-5 crash early Sunday
A Kirkland motorcyclist died on Interstate 5 in Seattle early Sunday after he lost control of his bike and struck a barrier, the Washington State Patrol said. He was 35.
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Police search for suspect in youth's fatal shooting
A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head Saturday evening during an argument involving more than 20 young men at a Kent fast-food restaurant, police reported.
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Jail trainer says he was fired for filing complaint
A former trainer at the state's academy for corrections officers claims two instructors there fostered an unprofessional atmosphere that included sexually charged comments and behavior. He was dismissed from his position after complaining.
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Police seek help finding missing girl
A 7-year-old girl who left her grandmother's home Saturday morning was still missing Sunday night, and police are asking for the public's help.
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North Seattleites say: Build your jail somewhere else
About 175 people gathered at North Seattle Community College on Saturday to tell Seattle officials that a proposed municipal jail on Aurora Avenue North is better suited elsewhere.
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Body found in Snoqualmie River
The body of an adult male was found Sunday in the Snoqualmie River near Fall City, the King County Sheriff's Office reported.
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A church spreads its wings
Just when you thought an attendance the size of Duvall might be enough for Mars Hill Church, the mammoth Seattle chain has calved again, this time in Bellevue, where nearly a thousand people showed up for Sunday services last week.
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No Parking Anytime: Small steps to walking more
Feet First, a pedestrian activist group that works to encourage more people to walk, has had a new focus for the last couple of weeks -- trying to get shoppers to walk to the grocery store, not drive.
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BIAW campaign exploits old state divisions
Salting old social wounds: The BIAW goes in for Seattle bashing.
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Getting There: Slowdowns needed to keep roads open during construction
Question: Colleen Boe was caught in several of the recent rolling slowdowns during construction on Interstate 5 near Everett, which puzzled and frustrated her. She'd gotten used to them but one night while northbound "everyone was herded into the left lane, then stopped by (the State Patrol),…
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Getting There: Slowdowns needed to keep roads open during construction
Question: Colleen Boe was caught in several of the recent rolling slowdowns during construction on Interstate 5 near Everett, which puzzled and frustrated her. She'd gotten used to them but one night while northbound "everyone was herded into the left lane, then stopped by (the State Patrol),…
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Would changes revitalize or swallow Little Saigon?
Will proposed zoning changes revitalize the Little Saigon neighborhood? Some who work and shop there aren't so sure.
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Paraglider dies following his passion
Eric Jansen, a veteran paraglider, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon after he experienced a heart problem in the air off Tiger Mountain near Issaquah, those who flew with him said Sunday.
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Competition keeps Burbank on campaign trail
John Burbank is arguably the more politically savvy of the two Democrats who will face off this year in the race for the state's 36th Legislative District, shaping up to be one of the most costly district races Seattle has seen.
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More than $1 million seized at border crossing
BLAINE -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized more than $1 million in U.S. currency from a Canadian man who was arrested after attempting to enter the U.S. at the Pacific Highway border crossing.
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Ads on P-I Web site affected by computer virus
Google has marked pages on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer web site with the warning, "This site may harm your computer" because of a computer virus potentially spread through advertisements shown on the site,
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Spokane Valley residents return to homes after fire
SPOKANE VALLEY -- Two hundred Spokane Valley residents who were forced to evacuate by Friday's destructive fire that burned 13 homes were allowed to return to their homes Sunday.
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A new jail in North Seattle? Residents say no
About 175 people gathered at North Seattle Community College on Saturday to tell Seattle officials that a proposed municipal jail on Aurora Avenue North is better suited elsewhere.
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Firefighters show their grit in annual Fire Festival
Thirty-nine Seattle firefighters muscled through a simulation course that mimics the things they do on the job as part of the Pioneer Square Fire Festival held this weekend.
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Cop's book delves into Seattle's seamy side
Seattle police Capt. Neil Low has published a book about police corruption, though only fictional corruption. A launch party is set for July 26.
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SR 520 bridge remains closed
The state Route 520 Evergreen Point floating bridge will continue to be closed until 5 a.m. on Monday for its annual safety inspection.
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Taylor Shellfish illegally farmed public tidelands
Taylor Shellfish Farms has illegally used state tidelands in Washington's Totten Inlet to seed and harvest oysters and geoducks and could face major penalties, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
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Knox murder indictment sought
ROME -- Prosecutors on Friday requested the indictments of a student from Seattle and two other people on the charge of murdering a British college student in Italy.
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Gardener's vigil a cry for safety
Dozens gathered Friday at the intersection of 61st Avenue South and South Cooper Street to lay flowers near those James Paroline tended until a brutal attack ended the 60-year-old's life.
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It's not just traffic-circle rage -- it's a life lost for nothing
The South Seattle slaying of gardener James Paroline is an outrage -- and an assault on basic human decency.
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Paralegal wages 'sunshine' battle
An open-records gadfly challenged the Association of Washington Cities in Superior Court Friday, arguing that the organization's records should be open to the public.
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City hopes eBay auction will shut the lid on toilet debacle
Look for Seattle's five expensive and much-maligned automatic public toilets to show up on eBay as soon as next week.
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13 homes lost, 200 people flee as fires grow east of Cascades
SPOKANE -- The number of homes destroyed by a wildfire in the Spokane Valley rose to 13 on Friday as firefighters gradually moved into a heavily wooded area that was devastated by wind-driven flames a day earlier.
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Hendrix family argues right to exploit legacy
Family factions of Seattle music legend Jimi Hendrix continued their feud over the rights to commercially exploit his legacy in federal court Friday.
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$128.8 million approved for Sound Transit light rail
A measure providing $128.8 million in financing for Sound Transit light rail programs advanced in the U.S. Senate this week -- $100 million requested by President Bush for a 3.15-mile extension from downtown Seattle to UW and a final $28.8-million installment on a grant financing the initial…
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$2,500 reward after dog drowns in Cedar River
Investigators are looking for help finding the person who drowned a dog by tying her to an anchor and dropping her into the Cedar River last week. A $2,500 reward is being offered.
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Contamination kills deal to save Lora Lake units
The Lora Lake apartments will be bulldozed after all because contamination found on the property scuttled a deal to preserve the Burien site as affordable housing.
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Former CFO sentenced for embezzling from BAM
The former chief financial officer of the Bellevue Arts Museum has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for embezzling almost $300,000.
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No Parking Anytime: Walking to the grocery store is one step easier
Feet First, a pedestrian activist group that works to encourage more people to walk, has had a new focus for the last couple of weeks -- trying to get shoppers to walk to the grocery store, not drive.
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Paraglider dies after crashing into tree near Issaquah
A paraglider died Friday afternoon after crashing into a tree south of Issaquah, authorities said.
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Man charged with pimping girl, 16, across state lines
A Washington man has been indicted after he allegedly pimped a 16-year-old he met in Tacoma across state lines.
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Long sentence -- almost 22 years -- in drug case
A 17-time felon was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison after his "sleepwalking" defense fell short during his trial on drug charges.
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Goats shot and killed in Oregon subdivision
SALEM, Ore. -- Someone in Marion County got their goat -- three of them, to be exact.
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Group releases judicial ratings
Washington Women Lawyers released their ratings of judges running for election or re-election this year, including three state Supreme Court Justices and their challengers.
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Police say two feet found in B.C. from same man
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Officials investigating the feet washing up on British Columbia shores hope someone will recognize a waterlogged sneaker and give them a call.
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Bellevue couple indicted for mortgage-fraud scheme
FBI agents have arrested a Bellevue couple accused of making themselves millionaires by executing a complex mortgage fraud scheme.
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Seattle man drowns in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS -- A Seattle man has drowned while swimming in a Minneapolis lake.
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Milwaukie man sentenced for killing his baby girl
PORTLAND -- A Milwaukie man already in prison for severely injuring one of his infant triplets, was sentenced to an additional 13 years in prison the death of the baby.
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Articles Of Faith: Embrace boredom and ignite imagination
On a long summer's day, do something radical: embrace boredom.
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