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Jay Inslee: Organized sports taught the importance of teamwork
Jay Inslee didn't have much interest in a life in politics during his early years, and even after graduating from law school. But he was an honor student and showed an early predilection for taking charge and helping people, his friends say. Sat, 7/14
Man presumed drowned in Little Spokane River
Authorities with the Stevens County Sheriff's office are searching a 21-year-old Spokane man believed to have drowned in the Little Spokane River about 40 miles northwest of Spokane. Sat, 7/14
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McKenna's interest in politics began in student government
Friends and acquaintances of Rob McKenna from high school say they aren't surprised he pursued a political career. The former Eagle Scout was a class president in both high school and college, and long had an interest in politics. Sat, 7/14
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McKenna, Inslee traced divergent paths to elected office
There are some similarities in the lives of gubernatorial candidates Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna. Both graduated from the University of Washington, worked as attorneys and raised money for their hometown schools. But beyond that, the two men traced very different paths to elected office. Sat, 7/14
Wealthy throwing money at charter-schools initiative
The donors who have given $2.3 million so far to put a charter-schools initiative on the ballot include only three families that have given less than $50,000 and only one family that has contributed less than $1,000. Sat, 7/14
Wash. police recover stolen Super Bowl ring
Police in Spokane, Wash., have recovered a stolen Super Bowl ring belonging to former Chicago Bears player Stefan Humphries. But other memorabilia are still missing after the former football player's home was ransacked last month. Sat, 7/14
Wash. ranch helping troubled boys for 50 years
Some come after getting hooked on drugs. Sat, 7/14
Boy, 9, pulled from Pilchuk River
A 9-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was pulled from the Pilchuk River east of Everett. Sat, 7/14
Teen suspected in Hoquiam homicide
Detectives in Hoquiam, Wash., are interviewing a 16-year-old suspect after a 20-year-old Aberdeen man was found dead early Saturday. Sat, 7/14
Wash. rancher may shoot wolf that killed calf
Washington state officials have given a Stevens County rancher permission to shoot a wolf after confirming that a wolf recently killed one of his calves. Sat, 7/14
High-tech hacker gets almost 8 years in $3M Seattle theft ring
The theft ring used Wi-Fi to find, crack wireless business networks. Fri, 7/13
Rep. Adam Smith treads new ground as he faces four rivals
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith faces four challengers and a newly redrawn district in his re-election bid in the 9th Congressional District. Fri, 7/13
Funding cuts to silence AmeriCorps program that helps immigrants learn English
Some 16 local programs that teach adult literacy classes are losing federal funding that helped pay for teachers and volunteers. Fri, 7/13
Green River death serves as reminder of life-jacket importance
King County public-health and safety officials say this week's death of a 19-year-old man who was swept into the Green River shows the danger of entering the state's rivers without wearing a life jacket. Fri, 7/13
Rape, burglary charges filed against former apartment worker
A former maintenance man at a Central District apartment complex is being held in the alleged rape of a 63-year-old tenant. Fri, 7/13
Seattle's spectacular sunsets, thanks to wildfires in Siberia
Wildfires in Siberia have raged in the last few weeks, bringing smoky skies and spectacular sunsets to the Pacific Northwest. Fri, 7/13
Faith & Values
Spiritual housekeeping may turn up long-lost treasures
Amid the summer chores and cleanups, don't forget to pay attention to your spiritual well being. Fri, 7/13
EcoConsumer
Enjoy your deck with a green touch
The ways we build and use our backyard decks have an impact on the environment and our health all year long. Fri, 7/13
Auburn self-storage business fire was arson
A fire department spokeswoman says investigators have determined that a four-alarm fire at an Auburn, Wash., self-storage business was arson. Fri, 7/13
WA grandson, grandmother died in homicide, suicide
The Snohomish County medical examiner says a 26-year-old man found dead in a Marysville, Wash., mobile home is a homicide victim and his 70-year-old grandmother committed suicide. Fri, 7/13
Nation & WorldParents compound homesickness with tech hovering
Homesickness has always been with us. But now that universal emotion is complicated by parents, enabled by modern technology, more inclined to hover, to call, to text, to be constantly in touch. Sat, 7/14
Retailers' victory on 'swipe fees' may cost credit users
Retailers will be able to charge customers more for paying with credit cards under the terms of a multibillion-dollar settlement announced... Sat, 7/14
UPDATE - 05:40 PM
Unrelenting Obama jabs at Romney's job record
An unrelenting President Barack Obama jabbed at Mitt Romney's record with a private equity firm in an ad Saturday that aimed to keep his rival on the defensive just as the Republican challenger's campaign hoped to take advantage of poor economic data to gain an edge on the incumbent. Sat, 7/14
UPDATE - 06:22 PM
Weather stops tandem lawn chair balloon flight
An Oregon gas station owner and an Iraqi adventurer trying to fly from Central Oregon to Montana in tandem lawn chairs suspended from party balloons made a hard landing Saturday after having to abort their flight due to thunderstorms - but their craft kept flying. Sat, 7/14
Report: EU fund plans $120B Spain bailout
The European Union's bailout fund is working on a (EURO)100 billion ($120 billion) package to prop up Spanish banks, according to a report Saturday by German news weekly Der Spiegel. Sat, 7/14
Report: Paterno contract deal reached amid scandal
Veteran Penn State football coach Joe Paterno began talks that resulted in a sweetened retirement contract in the same month that he testified before a grand jury in the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse case, and all members of the board of trustees weren't informed of the new package before the scandal engulfed the university, according to a published report. Sat, 7/14
Afghan suicide blast at wedding targets ethnic leader
A suicide bomber blew himself up among guests at a wedding hall Saturday in northern Afghanistan, killing 23 people including a prominent ex-Uzbek warlord turned lawmaker who was the father of the bride. Sat, 7/14
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Berlin's Botticellis, Rembrandts entangled in protest over move
Berlin's Botticellis, Rembrandts and Titians are at the center of a stormy debate as plans to take them out of a museum to make way for 20th-century art have sparked online petitions and furious newspaper columns. Sat, 7/14
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Bonnie and Clyde's guns, personal items on the auction block
Two guns used by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow will be up for auction, as well as other personal items. Each weapon could bring between $100,000 and $200,000, Sat, 7/14
UPDATE - 5:14 PM
Clinton visits Egypt, urges new leader to talk with generals
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used her first meeting with Egypt's new Islamist president to press Mohammed Morsi to start a dialogue with military leaders as a way of preserving the country's transition to democracy. Sat, 7/14
Feds OK Fla. access to database to purge voter list of noncitizens
The federal government has granted Florida access to a list of resident noncitizens in the United States, a database maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. The state says it will help prevent voter fraud, but opponents worry that challenging residents' right to vote could prevent U.S. citizens from participating in the presidential election. Sat, 7/14
NEW - 5:57 PM
Letters of S.C. soldier killed in Vietnam come home
Four letters from a courageous South Carolina soldier who tried to tell his family about the fearsome battles that raged around him in Vietnam were returned to his family Saturday, some 40 years after he was killed. Sat, 7/14
Not just the economy: Secondary issues may play role in election
In the upcoming election strategists say secondary issues such as health care, immigration, education, even little mentioned social issues such as abortion, guns or gay rights could make a difference when targeted to the right audiences. Sat, 7/14
Produce-safety testing program on chopping block
Congress might cut funding for the only program that consistently tests select produce for pathogens. The initiative, currently overseen by the Department of Agriculture, has led to about 30 recalls since 2009. Sat, 7/14
Stop raining!: British newspaper's editorial plea
Just. Stop. Raining. That was the unusual plea published in an editorial in The Times of London on Saturday, a measure of Britons' growing frustration with months of miserable weather. Sat, 7/14
Suicide bomber kills 23 at Afghan wedding
A suicide bomber blew himself up among guests at a wedding hall Saturday in northern Afghanistan, killing 23 people including a prominent ex-Uzbek warlord turned lawmaker who was the father of the bride. Sat, 7/14
NEW - 5:29 PM
Text of ex-slave's letter to his former master
Text of ex-slave's letter to his former master Sat, 7/14
UN team investigates reported Syria massacre
U.N. observers investigating a reported mass killing in a Syrian village on Saturday found pools of blood in homes and spent bullets, mortars and artillery shells, adding details to the emerging picture of what anti-regime activists have called one of the deadliest events of Syria's uprising. Sat, 7/14
Chicago Tribune suspends use of Journatic content
The Chicago Tribune has suspended its use of local news provider Journatic after discovering plagiarized and fabricated material in one of its stories, an announcement that was quickly followed by the resignation Saturday of one of the news service's senior staffers. Sat, 7/14
NEW - 5:20 PM
Colorado cantaloupes return after listeria outbreak; growers push safety
Melon growers in Colorado have trademarked a type of cantaloupe and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on safety upgrades after a deadly listeria outbreak last year. Now, with the produce back in supermarkets, farmers are trying to convince consumers that the fruit is safe to consume. Sat, 7/14
UPDATE - 04:58 PM
Hurricane Fabio strengthens in Pacific
Forecasters say Hurricane Fabio has strengthened over the Pacific but will not threaten land. Sat, 7/14
Mary Kennedy reburied away from Kennedy family
Seven weeks after she hanged herself, Mary Richardson Kennedy was reburied in a Cape Cod cemetery 700 feet from her original grave near other Kennedy family members. Sat, 7/14
Reagan, John Paul II honored with statue in Poland
Polish officials unveiled a statue of former President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II on Saturday, honoring two men widely credited in this Eastern European country with helping to topple communism 23 years ago. Sat, 7/14
Most-wanted US fugitive caught in Cancun, Mexico
Mexican police arrested one of the U.S. Marshals Service's most-wanted fugitives in the resort city of Cancun, after 24 years on the run. Sat, 7/14
Auditors say billions likely wasted in Iraq work
After years of following the paper trail of $51 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars provided to rebuild a broken Iraq, the U.S. government can say with certainty that too much was wasted. But it can't say how much. Sat, 7/14
Chagas' disease: a silent killer making inroads in the states
Chagas' disease affects an estimated 300,000 people in this country and about 13 million worldwide, chiefly in Latin America, where it is a leading cause of heart failure. No one is predicting an epidemic here, but disease experts are trying to increase awareness, testing and treatment of Chagas, which can affect sizable swaths of the population. Sat, 7/14
Cities use 'trash cams' to bag litterbugs in the act
Powerful and inexpensive cameras are giving law enforcement a new option in catching scofflaws who use public lands to dump their trash: Caught on tape, the litterbugs pay up. From Juneau to Delaware, officials say it's working. Sat, 7/14
Family fights insurance loophole, mourns teen denied a transplant
It's July again, and time for another annual fashion show to raise scholarship funds in honor of Nataline Sarkisyan, the aspiring fashion designer who died at 17. Her story drew nationwide attention five years ago because the liver transplant she needed was denied by her family's health insurer, CIGNA. Sat, 7/14
Fetal alcohol syndrome may spare a murderer
Mark Anthony Soliz is a convicted murderer sitting on Texas death row awaiting an execution date. But advocates are hoping to spare his life, and others', by excluding the death penalty for defendants with fetal alcohol syndrome, a form of brain damage caused by maternal alcohol abuse. Sat, 7/14
French president's 'Mr. Normal' image hit by tweet
A feud involving the French president's live-in girlfriend, his former partner and his eldest son may have tarnished the new leader's carefully cultivated image as "Mr. Normal" - credited with helping him win the spring election among a populace weary of his flashy predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy. Sat, 7/14
Hurricane Fabio strengthens in Pacific, no threat
Forecasters say Hurricane Fabio will likely strengthen before weakening as it moves through the Pacific but that it won't threaten land. Sat, 7/14
In Niger, hunger crisis forces young girls into marriage
In a nation that has one of the world's fastest-growing populations, the hunger crisis is the latest twist in Niger's efforts to combat early marriages, a battle pitting modern values against centuries-old traditions. Sat, 7/14
Myanmar's ethnic Kachin fear China may restart dam project
Construction of a dam in Myanmar was halted last year after a public backlash over its social and environmental impact. But activists now worry that Chinese leverage will succeed in restarting the project, threatening a fragile ecosystem and fledging chances for a peace settlement with an ethnic rebel group that says the dam violates native rights on territory that historically belonged to them. Sat, 7/14
Syria says suicide bomber kills 4 in central town
Syria's state news agency says a suicide truck bomb in the central province of Hama has killed three civilians and one security officer. Sat, 7/14
Stars align for rescue of autistic man in Utah desert
Authorities say William Martin LaFever's condition may have saved his life, noting that those who are autistic are naturally drawn to water and that he stayed close to the life-giving Escalante River. Fri, 7/13
Billions of U.S. dollars likely wasted rebuilding Iraq
After years of following the paper trail of $51 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars provided to rebuild a broken Iraq, the U.S. government can say with certainty that too much was wasted. It just can't say how much. Fri, 7/13
British military bridges Olympics security gap
The contractor overseeing security at the Olympics fell short on its promise to deliver more than 10,000 security guards for the games in London. British troops are set to fill the security hole. Fri, 7/13
D.C. police officer investigated for threat against Michelle Obama
An officer who works as a motorcycle escort for the White House is on administrative leave while police investigate allegations he threatened Michelle Obama. Fri, 7/13
Dark-matter detector has new home in South Dakota
After a painstakingly slow two-day move from the Earth's surface, the world's most sensitive dark-matter detector has a new home nearly a mile underground in a shuttered South Dakota gold mine. Fri, 7/13
Group urges annual PTSD screening for vets
The Institute of Medicine advised Friday that veterans should undergo screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) once a year, among other recommendations involving long-term treatment. An estimated 13 percent to 20 percent of service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Fri, 7/13
Romney says he had no role in Bain management after 1999
His credibility under attack, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney insisted on Friday that he had "no role whatsoever in the management" of a private equity firm after early 1999, and demanded that President Obama apologize for campaign aides who persist in alleging otherwise. Fri, 7/13
S.F. considers ways to curb plastic water bottles
San Francisco officials are considering an ordinance to require new and renovated buildings with water fountains to include special bottle-filling taps. Fri, 7/13
Spanish civil servants protest wage cuts
Spain is under pressure to get its public finances on track amid concerns in the markets over the state of the country's banks and the wider economy. Fri, 7/13
UN chief threatens 'consequences' in Syria deaths
The U.N. chief and the joint U.N.-Arab League envoy to Syria renewed their appeals for action after Thursday's attack on a poor farming village in Hama province. Fri, 7/13
Uzbek man sentenced to 15 years for plot to kill Obama
An Uzbek man who pleaded guilty in February to threatening to kill the president was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday. Fri, 7/13
Dogs and the dead get voter-registration forms
A group called the Voter Participation Center has touted the distribution of some 5 million registration forms in recent weeks, but there have been reports of bizarre and questionable mailings addressed to animals, dead people, noncitizens and people already registered to vote. Fri, 7/13
3 men get 5 years in videotaped beating of gay man
Three young men have been sentenced to five years in prison for the videotaped beating of a gay man on an Atlanta street corner that was captured in a widely viewed video. Fri, 7/13
Judge upholds child support in Russian adoption
The Tennessee woman who ended her adoption of a 7-year-old Russian boy by putting him on a plane to Moscow by himself lost her bid Friday to keep from paying $150,000 in child support. Fri, 7/13
DC chief: Reports differ on officer's 'threats'
If your job is protecting the first lady's motorcade, mouthing off about the boss can lead to more than a citation in a personnel file. Fri, 7/13
Business & TechnologyVisa, MasterCard in $6B settlement over card fees
Visa, MasterCard and major banks agreed to pay retailers at least $6 billion to settle a long-running lawsuit that alleged the card issuers conspired to fix the fees that stores pay to accept credit cards. As part of the settlement, announced late Friday, stores from Rite Aid to Kroger will be allowed to charge customers more if they pay using a credit card. Fri, 7/13
Seattle's DocuSign snags $47.5 million in venture capital for growth
Keith Krach, CEO of the electronic-signature company, says the money will go for both research and development and to expand the business into new areas, specifically Europe. Fri, 7/13
Q&A;
Patrick Marshall: tech-support scams, purging Outlook mail
Tips to avoid tech-support scams, modify cookie settings in Firefox and purge mail in Outlook. Fri, 7/13
Protecting devices on summer outings
Summer is the enemy of technology. Your music players, smartphones, digital cameras, tablets and e-readers can be rendered useless by extreme... Fri, 7/13
NW Neighborhood: West Hill in Kent
The West Hill area of Kent features affordable, newer homes and in some parts, residential streets designed to keep traffic flowing, but slowly. Fri, 7/13
Long-shrinking homes begin to grow again
As the economy continues to emerge slowly from the housing slump and the Great Recession, homebuyers have a renewed appetite for larger homes. Fri, 7/13
Nation's Housing
Few to feel hit from home-sales tax tied to health law
Yes, there is a new 3.8 percent surtax that takes effect Jan. 1 on certain investment income of upper-income individuals — including some of their real-estate transactions. Fri, 7/13
Volunteer watchdogs sniff out code violations for money-short cities
Cities around the country are turning to volunteers to help spot vacant homes, illegal signs and other code violations. Fri, 7/13
Safety requirement latched on to windows upgrade
Home Fix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic is on windows meeting safety standards. Fri, 7/13
Websites offer strategies to help you sell your home.
Selling a house requires strategy and, often, artistry. Let these Web resources assist you. Fri, 7/13
Books jockey for shelf space with other cherished collections
Open shelving can be an exciting place to display collections of china, framed photographs, silver objects or anything else of meaning. Fri, 7/13
Owner drops price for San Francisco Bay island
Red Rock Island, a 6-acre mass of rock tucked away in a northern part of San Francisco Bay, is now being offered for just under $5 million, Realtor Steven Higbee said. The property earlier this year was listed for $22 million. Fri, 7/13
Revamping a driveway starts with planning, permission
If cosmetic issues are the crux of your concrete complaints, a resurfacing is often the answer. Fri, 7/13
Local mortgage rates
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SportsUPDATE - 4:49 PM
Mariners' rally falls short
A late ninth-inning rally by the Seattle Mariners fell short as they fell to the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Friday night at Safeco Field. With the bases loaded... Sat, 7/14
Legal expert links PSU, Catholic church scandals
Legal experts say emails and other evidence from the Penn State sex abuse case suggest that Joe Paterno and other university officials put boys in danger with their failure to report sexual abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky more than a decade ago. Sat, 7/14
Wiggins: The un-boss at Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins doesn't think the Tour de France needs a "boss" of the pack. At least not him. He says riders are equal and he's too reclusive. Sat, 7/14
NEW - 5:32 PM
Bernhard Langer's 64 puts him in charge at Sr. Open
Seattle native Fred Couples joked that someone will have to close with a 60 to catch Bernhard Langer at the U.S. Senior Open. That might not be... Sat, 7/14
NEW - 4:50 PM
Sideline Chatter
I don't believe what I just saw at the ballpark
So what's next, the Mariners hosting World Series Night? The St. Paul Saints independent-league baseball team — in conjunction with... Sat, 7/14
Larry Stone's MLB power rankings
Last week's rankings in parentheses Team 1 Yankees (1) Reggie apologizes to Francisco Cervilli for saying he's not Hall of Fame-worthy 2... Sat, 7/14
NEW - 4:55 PM
Surprisingly contending Pirates looking to made deals at trade deadline | Larry Stone notebook
The word at the All-Star Game is that the Pirates, with a two-decade streak of losing seasons, are going to go all out to maximize their... Sat, 7/14
Phelps, Bolt unlikely to be as dominant as Beijing
Michael Phelps, in the pool, raising a fist. Usain Bolt, on the track, slapping his chest. Sat, 7/14
Security boss sorry for bungled Olympics contract
The boss of British security group G4S said Saturday he was sorry that his company had bungled the contract to help protect the 2012 Olympic Games, a humbling televised apology that followed days of ugly news about his firm's failures. Sat, 7/14
UPDATE - 6:24 PM
Artist removes halo from mural of Paterno
An artist has removed a halo from a mural of ex-Penn State coach Joe Paterno amid the school's child sex-abuse scandal. Michael Pilato had put... Sat, 7/14
Seahawks release receiver Mike Williams
Mike Williams, a veteran receiver who struggled with injuries last season, was released Friday by the Seahawks. Williams led the team with 65 receptions in 2010. Fri, 7/13
Late home runs doom Rainiers
Andrew Brown hit homers in the ninth and 11th innings to give Colorado Springs a win over Tacoma Friday night. Fri, 7/13
Pac-12, Big Ten drop plan to schedule against each other
The Pac-12 and Big Ten announced a plan in December to schedule football games against each other beginning in 2017 and to push for scheduling in other sports, as well. On Friday, the conferences announced the plan would not work and has been scrapped. Fri, 7/13
Storm routs Mercury in final game before Olympic break
Sue Bird has season-high nine assists in Seattle's 83-64 win at Phoenix. Fri, 7/13
Zunino's pro career with Mariners get delayed
Mike Zunino, along with fellow catchers Marcus Littlewood and David Villasuso, provided some much needed muscle and the tarp covered the field just in time for the rain to stop. Fri, 7/13
US sprinter Dunn out of Olympics after doping test
Relay sprinter Debbie Dunn took her name off the U.S. Olympic team roster Friday after testing positive for excessive testosterone. Fri, 7/13
Wedge expects club to improve
Wedge said his players have to be able to relax and play. There is a sense of urgency, but he doesn't want them to feel it in their play. Fri, 7/13
AP Source: Drew Brees agrees to $100 million deal
Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the quarterback's record-setting play, giving New Orleans' fans some news they can celebrate after an offseason rife with turmoil. Fri, 7/13
Caddie on top of U.S. Senior Open field
Lance Ten Broeck holds a one-shot lead over Tom Kite Fri, 7/13
Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints gets five-year, $100 million contract | NFL
Quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints agreed on a five-year contract. A person familiar with the deal said it is for $100 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Fri, 7/13
Golf pipeline starting to fill with Korean men
To chase his dream, K.J. Choi had to climb a mountain. Fri, 7/13
Mario Gutierrez to ride at Emerald Downs on Sunday
The jockey who won two Triple Crown races this year will ride five races. Fri, 7/13
Martell Webster from Seattle Prep is waived by Minnesota Timberwolves | NBA
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived Martell Webster, a former Seattle Prep standout. Fri, 7/13
Officer accused of slur of Crawford under investigation
Carl Crawford accused a man of a racial slur during a game with the Portland Sea Dogs. Fri, 7/13
Penn State to renovate areas where boys were abused | College athletics
Penn State plans to renovate the building where former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually molested boys, confronting one of the most sinister symbols of a scandal from which it is still trying to recover. Fri, 7/13
Dave Villwock tops hydroplane qualifying at Detroit Gold Cup
Dave Villwock drove the Spirit of Qatar 96 to the top of the qualifying ladder Friday at the Detroit Yacht Club APBA Gold Cup. The defending Gold Cup... Fri, 7/13
Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw is 2nd to Kyle Busch in NASCAR qualifying | Auto racing
Kyle Busch posted a lap of 133.417 mph in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying Friday to edge Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw for the pole for Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. Fri, 7/13
Emerald Downs results for Friday, July 13; handicaps for Saturday, July 14
Friday (Track fast) 11 mile, purse $7,875, maiden claiming $10,000-$8,000, 3-year-olds and up. Horse /Jockey 1/2 Str Fin Odds Perusethenews... Fri, 7/13
Sports on the air
Saturday Pro baseball TV Radio 10 a.m. L. A. Angels at N. Y. Yankees 950 1 p.m. Detroit at Baltimore 13 5:05 p.m. NWL, Tri-City at Everett... Fri, 7/13
EntertainmentConcert review
Beach Boys dazzle at Chateau Ste. Michelle concert
Together again on their 50th anniversary, the Beach Boys pulled off a magnificently crafted show at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville Friday night, regaling concertgoers with signatures songs about sun, fun, girls and cars. Sat, 7/14
'NY Med': Laughter, tears, Dr. Oz and more in TV documentary
"NY Med," an eighth-episode documentary series on ABC, at 10 p.m. Tuesdays, follows the patients and staff at the Columbia and Weill Cornell Medical Centers of New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Sat, 7/14
Tarantino unchains bloody 'Django' at Comic-Con
Quentin Tarantino is redefining race relations in the pre-Civil War South with "Django Unchained," his Western-style saga that he previewed at the Comic-Con fan convention. Sat, 7/14
Book review
'The Sandcastle Girls': lingering ghosts of the Armenian genocide
Chris Bohjalian's new book "The Sandcastle Girls" takes on a subject close to the author's heart: the Armenian genocide. Sat, 7/14
Community Corner: Jefferson Park Jubilee, Seafair fun
Community events for the weekend of July 14-15, 2012, include the Jefferson Park Jubilee, Pet-A-Palooza and Mercer Island Summer Celebration. Sat, 7/14
LivingWild roses offer the beauty of hybrids, with less work
The Gardener Within: Joe Lamp'l, a master gardener and author, offers a list of wild roses and care tips. Sat, 7/14
In the heat, ceviche eases the way to cool
City Kitchen: Ceviche, with a sprinkling of salt and a generous squeeze of some kind of citrus, provides a no-cooking alternative on a sweltering day. Recipe: Ceviche Verde with Tostadas and Avocado Sat, 7/14
Travel & OutdoorsTaking an American road trip
Odds are that you're not going to fly to your summer vacation destination. You'll probably drive. Sat, 7/14
Have airfares taken off? Here's your answer
The price of airline tickets rose measurably in the first half of 2012, an industry group reports. Surprise: Travel is down. Fri, 7/13
Coming up: Events around the region
A roundup of coming events all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Fri, 7/13
OpinionGates Foundation contraceptive funding will save lives, improve health for millions
Bill and Melinda Gates are not looking for a political or religious fight with their plan to spend $1 billion increasing poor women's access to contraceptives. Nor should they get one. Sat, 7/14
Guest columnist
Why the Higgs boson particle discovery, and funding for scientific research, matters
The discovery of the Higgs boson particle goes to the very heart of why basic research is vital to our society and why we must fund it. Sat, 7/14
Paul Krugman / Syndicated Columnist
Are the superrich really 'job creators'?
The VIP crowd has fully captured the modern Republican Party, writes Paul Krugman. But while the superrich imagine their wealth makes the world go round, history says otherwise. Sat, 7/14
Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist
Remember 'Libor' — another way you're being fleeced by unregulated banks
The public should understand that what they don't know can cost them, writes Froma Harrop. The illegal fixing the interest rate to which much of the world's financial transactions are tied took money out of ordinary folks' pockets and handed it to the select few. Sat, 7/14
David Brooks / Syndicated columnist
The failed promise of American meritocracy
The corruption that has now crept into the world of finance is not endemic to meritocracy but to the specific culture of our meritocracy, writes David Brooks. Today's elites have no consciousness of their larger social role. Sat, 7/14
