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Cell phone executive Joe Mallahan conceded defeat Monday in the race for Seattle mayor, handing environmental attorney Mike McGinn a victory in the state's biggest city.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that while she opposes an anti-abortion amendment to the House version of the health care bill, it was necessary for the measure to pass.
Christopher Monfort waged a "one-man war" against law enforcement starting with the firebombing of four police vehicles and continuing even after the fatal shooting of a Seattle officer on Halloween, a prosecutor said Thursday in charging him with a crime that could bring the death penalty.
A man accused of shooting and killing a police officer on Halloween night is also suspected of firebombing police cruisers and other property nine days earlier, police said Saturday.
The new top federal prosecutor in Seattle knows the significance her role carries for many people: She's apparently the nation's first openly gay U.S. attorney.
The Seattle Fire Department says several police vehicles were set aflame by an arsonist at a city maintenance and storage yard.
Fredy Montero scored his 11th goal in the 84th minute and the Seattle Sounders earned a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday night.
The main library in this book-loving city is an architectural landmark: a daring, contemporary temple to the written word that draws tourists as well as literary locals and those who just want a place to sit, read, rest or think.
Seattle voters have rejected a 20-cent fee for every paper or plastic bag they get from supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores. The city's incumbent mayor didn't fare much better than the fee, trailing two challengers in a bid for a third term.
Like a towering fir tree that survives after the primeval forest around it has vanished, the Seattle Opera's production of Wagner's "Ring" cycle now stands alone as the only traditional depiction of the epic music drama on an American stage.
Joan Bonvicini missed coaching during her year out of the profession.
Dave Villwock drove Ellstrom E-Lam Plus to victory on Sunday at the Chevrolet Cup at Seafair unlimited hydroplane race.
A Seattle runner suffered minor injuries when someone threw two small explosive devices onto the track at the World Outgames, a gay-friendly sporting event being held in Denmark.
A man was charged Wednesday with aggravated first-degree murder, rape and other charges in a stabbing that left one woman dead and her partner badly wounded, shocking a south Seattle neighborhood.
Five preview performances of "Catch Me If You Can," a world premiere musical in Seattle, have been canceled because of the killing of a sister of one of the stars.
Thousands of people enjoyed free rides Saturday on the first day of service for Seattle's new light rail line.
More than four decades after political wrangling and recession ran a mass transit rail plan for Seattle off the tracks, trains are finally running.
Overnight rain ended the spring dry streak in Seattle at 29 days, tying the record May-June record set in 1982.
Seattle University has hired Washington assistant Cameron Dollar as its new basketball coach.
Some former Seattle Post-Intelligencer writers and photographers have launched an online newspaper, nearly a month after their publication closed.
The roots of grunge are varied and tangled, and they formed primarily in Seattle. But the emergence of Nirvana, and the stardom that came to singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain, happened in part via an assist from the New York-based post-punk band Sonic Youth.
As the Seattle Post-Intelligencer moves toward printing its last edition, it remains unclear whether its bigger rival, The Seattle Times, is far behind — and whether this famously literate city could soon find itself without a major daily newspaper.
Jon Brockman had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 16 Washington to an easy win over old city rival Seattle 87-60 on Tuesday night,
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the Seattle and Puget Sound area early Friday, waking up a lot of people. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Hearst Corp. put Seattle's oldest newspaper, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, up for sale on Friday and said that if it can't find a buyer in the next 60 days the paper would likely close or continue to exist only online.
Caught on video: Window washer falls eight stories, only breaks his pinky finger Take a look at this terrifying moment captured on tape. A window washer fell eight stories in downtown Seattle -- and survived.
Laser-Powered Robot Climbs to Victory in the Space-Elevator ContestA laser-powered robot took a climb up a cable in the Mohave Desert in Wednesday, and pushed ahead the sci-fi inspired notion of a space elevator capable of lifting astronauts, cargo, and even tourists up into orbit.
Boeing Downgraded on 787 DelaysBoeing Co.'s(BA) stock downgraded from stable to negative by Moody's Investor Services.
Drive%2Dby%20shooting%20apparently%20targeted%20Seattle%20police%20at%20randomSeattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton assassinated in a drive by shooting while seated in patrol car on Saturday Oc.t 31.
Seattle cop shot dead in residential districtA police officer has been fatally shot, officials in Seattle said early Sunday.
A girl's guide to being a good BarbieHow To Be A Good Barbie By Madeleine Quinn Kick off your plastic high heels. Dump Ken. Lay in bed with eyes open. Stay away from the dog! Take care of the baby. Be a doctor for one day. Be a fashion model the next. Move to Sunny-Ville a.k.a. the basement. ...
2nd trial begins in Seattle Jewish center shootingNaveed Haq wasn't insane - just angry - when he stormed a Seattle Jewish center in 2006, killing one woman and wounding five others as he railed against Israel and demanded to go on CNN, a prosecutor said Wednesday
Who? Eddie Vedder joins Roger Daltrey in surprise Seattle appearanceOn the first U.S. tour date of his first solo tour in 24 years, Roger Daltrey did something he'd never done before. He covered a Pearl Jam song.
Russian anti gay activists marched in Lynnwood to reject referendum 71Anti gay activists marched just north of Seattle. Most of them were young and Russian.
Where Americans Pay Most To Live: Housing costs--including taxes, insurance and utilities--cost residents of these 20 metros most.It happens every month: Millions of American pony up for the gas bill, mortgage or rent payment and real estate taxes--and subsequently watch their bank balances dwindle. That's because housing expenses are the biggest monthly expense most families face.
Hot Dog Of The Week: Seattle StyleWhenever I think I'm out of regional hot dogs to cover, I get four or five e-mails about hot dogs I've never even heard of. It's amazing how quickly a hot dog style can be established. This week's dog, the Seattle Style cream cheese dog, seems to have popped up out of nowhere.
Spiration lands funding to continue emphysema trialsTechFlash looks at Spriation's latest funding round, providing insight into the company's product.
Question of the day for Glenn Beck fans in Seattle: Does President Obama hate white people?excerpt: "" have to give Max Blumenthal, who I had the pleasure of hosting here in Seattle this past week, credit for coming up with the ideal question to ask the fans of Glenn Beck who showed up Saturday in the Seattle area to root for their favorite right-wing fearmonger:
I have recieved information through an anonymous source that Glenn Beck will hosting an event at 88 Keys to celebrate him being awarded the key to the city of Mount Vernon, WA.
'Glen Beck Day' stirs passions in his home townMayor Bud Norris' decision to declare an official "Glenn Beck Day' and invite the controversial commentator to accept the key to the city in his old home town this weekend has stirred emotions from all sides, The Seattle Times reports.
Equality chocolates to benefit the approve referendum 71 campaignSeattle Chocolatier David Haupt invented the equality chocolate to benefit equal rights for LGBT Washingtonians.
Proposed ordinance may clamp down on bikini baristas |Bikini baristas in Everett may find themselves under greater scrutiny. The city is considering a change to its lewd conduct ordinance.
CombiMatrix Gets $1.5M ContractThe Mukilteo based company gets an important defense contract.
Large buisnesses endorse approve referendum 71 campaignBoeing, Microsoft, Nike, RealNetworks, Vulcan and PSE, endorsed the approve referendum 71 campaign to keep domestic partnerships
Judge rejects referendum 71 challengeReferendum 71 heading for the ballot in Washington
Pro-Reform Rally In Seattle Ignored By Media3,000 people attended a rally for health care reform in Seattle, WA. So why was there no media coverage?
Anti equality activists willingly disclose referendum 71 petition signerLarry Stickney and Gary Randall, both extreme right wing activists working to repeal the domestic partnership law passed this year, have gone against their own request to seal the names of petition signers from the public.
Seattle PostGlobe | Seattle | Nickelsville says it has gotten a reprieveThe encampment of homeless persons named to highlight His Honor Mayor Nickels' policy of persecuting the homeless is negotiating to remain in a little-used park in the outskirts of Seattle.
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