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Local NewsUPDATE - 06:20 AM
Stevenson man charged with blowing up his dog
A Stevenson man accused of blowing up his dog has been charged with a felony. Tue, 8/06
What you need to know for Election Day
Ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, or placed in a drop box or returned to your county elections department by 8 p.m. Questions? Read on. Mon, 8/05
Madigan counselor to recount Fort Hood massacre
Shawn Manning returns to Fort Hood, Texas, to testify in the trial of Nidal Hasan, who fired six bullets into Manning’s body in an attack that left 13 dead and more than 30 wounded. Manning now uses his experiences in his job as a civilian mental-health counselor at Madigan Army Medical Center Mon, 8/05
469 children in Portland victims of sex exploitation, study says
According to a study presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Monday, 469 children in Portland were victims of sex trafficking between 2009 and 2012. Mon, 8/05
Free lunch programs funded, searching for kids to feed
Washington’s free summer lunch programs for kids are well-funded, but only 9.8 percent of children in the state who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals receive lunches during the summer. Volunteers are launching efforts to spread awareness and supply more kids with meals. Mon, 8/05
Study ties blood-pressure drugs to breast cancer in older women
A new study says long-term use of a common class of high-blood-pressure drugs called calcium-channel blockers may be associated with higher risk of breast cancer in older women. Mon, 8/05
Walk held for young victim of hit-run driver in South Seattle
About 100 people held a vigil Wednesday for a 15-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Seattle on July 19. Mon, 8/05
Father feared son would die snowboarding
The man killed on Oregon’s Mount Hood on Saturday when an ice tunnel collapsed was an experienced snowboarder who was working as a coach at a snowboarding camp. Mon, 8/05
Federal panel: Kirkland rail line can give way to trail
The federal Surface Transportation Board denied an injunction sought by Ballard Terminal Railroad that would have prevented Kirkland from tearing up old railroad tracks to make way for a trail. Mon, 8/05
Sobering Seafair trend on the lake
Thirty-four people were cited for boating under the influence on Lake Washington this weekend, down more than 40 percent from last year. Mon, 8/05
State developing new rules, permit for derelict vessels
The Washington state Department of Ecology is developing a new permit that would establish rules for dismantling derelict vessels over water. Mon, 8/05
Nation & WorldUPDATE - 07:37 AM
U.S. military evacuates embassy personnel from Yemen
The U.S. military evacuated non-essential U.S. government personnel from Yemen on Tuesday due to the high risk of attack by al-Qaida that has triggered temporary shutdowns of 19 American diplomatic posts across the Middle East and Africa. Tue, 8/06
NEW - 05:56 AM
Amid mediation, Egypt decries 'foreign pressure'
The spokesman for Egypt's interim president is decrying "foreign pressure" in a strongly worded message that appears to indicate Cairo's uneasiness toward a flurry of visits by American, European and Gulf envoys aimed at mediating a standoff with supporters of the ousted president. Tue, 8/06
NEW - 07:29 AM
Taco Bell expanding test of waffle taco, breakfast
Taco Bell says it's expanding its small test of waffle tacos, as it prepares to take its breakfast menu national sometime next year. Tue, 8/06
NEW - 07:32 AM
Manning's max possible sentence cut to 90 years
A military judge has reduced Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's maximum possible sentence in the WikiLeaks case to 90 years in prison. Tue, 8/06
Suspected U.S. drone kills 4 in Yemen
A suspected U.S. drone killed four alleged al-Qaida members in Yemen on Tuesday, as the U.S. and British embassies evacuated staff amid reports of a threatened attack by al-Qaida that has triggered temporary shutdowns of 19 American diplomatic posts across the Muslim world. Tue, 8/06
Japan unveils largest warship since World War II
Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest warship since World War II, a huge flat-top destroyer that has raised eyebrows in China and elsewhere because it bears a strong resemblance to a conventional aircraft carrier. Tue, 8/06
Radioactive water may overflow at Japan plant
The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant said Tuesday it is struggling to stop contaminated underground water from leaking into the sea. Tue, 8/06
Obama heads to Phoenix to pitch mortgage reform
President Barack Obama is proposing to overhaul the nation's mortgage finance system, including shutting down government-backed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - a plan with bipartisan support on Capitol Hill. Tue, 8/06
Time Warner Cable: CBS should be sold 'a la carte'
Time Warner Cable Inc. CEO Glenn Britt has offered to end a four-day blackout of CBS stations in three major cities, saying the cable operator would allow CBS to sell its stations' signal "a la carte" to consumers instead of bundling it with other channels. Tue, 8/06
UPDATE - 06:48 AM
W. Pa. boy dies after serving as parents' best man
A terminally ill 2-year-old western Pennsylvania boy who served as his parents' best man at their wedding last weekend has died, according to his mother's Facebook page and a family friend. Tue, 8/06
UPDATE - 07:47 AM
Python's strangling of 2 boys in Canada probed
A 100-pound (45-kilogram) python blamed in the strangling deaths of two Canadian boys apparently escaped from its pet store enclosure, slithered through a ventilation system and fell through the ceiling into the room where the young brothers were sleeping, the shop owner said Tuesday. Tue, 8/06
UPDATE - 06:21 AM
GM cuts 13 percent off price of Volt electric car
General Motors is knocking 13 percent off the sticker price of the Chevrolet Volt electric car as it tries to keep pace with rivals in the market for plug-in vehicles. Tue, 8/06
Activists: Syrian rebels capture northern air base
Syrian rebels captured a major air base in the north of the country on Tuesday after months of fighting, depriving President Bashar Assad's forces of one of their main posts near the border with Turkey, activists said. Tue, 8/06
2 boys killed after python escapes store in Canada
A python escaped from its enclosure at a pet store in Canada, slithered through a ventilation system into an upstairs apartment and killed two young boys as they slept, police said Monday. Tue, 8/06
3 killed in Pa. shooting linked to feud with town
A man feuding with officials in his rural Pennsylvania town over living conditions at his ramshackle, trash-filled property killed three people at a municipal meeting - including at least one town official - in a rampage that blew holes through the walls and sent people crawling for cover, police said. Tue, 8/06
Key questions about Fort Hood shooting trial
Maj. Nidal Hasan will stand trial in a court-martial that starts Tuesday for the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead and more than 30 people wounded at the Texas Army post on Nov. 5, 2009. Tue, 8/06
Challenges face Bezos as he buys Washington Post
Jeff Bezos turned selling books online into a multibillion-dollar business that has changed retailing forever. Many are now anxious to see if Bezos can do the same for the media industry, after the Amazon.com founder announced he is buying The Washington Post and other newspapers for $250 million. Tue, 8/06
The Washington Post’s story on its sale to Bezos
Bezos, whose entrepreneurship has made him one of the world’s richest men, will pay $250 million in cash for The Post and affiliated publications. Mon, 8/05
First reaction to lab-made burger: Not much flavor, could use salt
The beef patty was created in a lab from a living cow’s stem cells. The $330,000 experiment was funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Mon, 8/05
U.S. spying on al-Qaida chief led to foreign post closures
The details remain a mystery, but U.S. and Yemeni officials say Ayman al-Zawahiri ordered the head of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula to orchestrate an attack, which might involve a notorious Saudi-born bomb maker living in Yemen. Mon, 8/05
Close-up
A few mysteries remain on eve of Hasan trial
The horror of the 2009 Fort Hood massacre itself is well-documented, but the trial of Maj. Nidal Hasan could shed light on how a well-educated, lifelong Army officer became so thoroughly radicalized, and why no one in his chain of command intervened. Mon, 8/05
Al-Qaida chief's message led to embassy closures
An intercepted secret message between al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri and his deputy in Yemen about plans for a major terror attack was the trigger that set off the current shutdown of many U.S. embassies, two officials told The Associated Press on Monday. Mon, 8/05
Ariz. wreck kills 3 young brothers, injures others
Three young brothers being taken to school by their teenage brother who did not have a license died in a head-on collision Monday in southwest Phoenix, authorities said. Mon, 8/05
Car bombing kills at least 8 in south Philippines
A powerful bomb apparently rigged to a vehicle exploded on a busy main road in a volatile southern Philippine city, killing at least eight people and wounding more than 30 others, officials said. Mon, 8/05
Illegal buttocks injections kill, maim women
Women across the U.S. are risking their lives for black market procedures to make their buttocks bigger, often involving home-improvement materials such as silicone injected by people with no medical training. Mon, 8/05
Japan asks US not to fly helicopters after crash
Japan asked the U.S. military not to fly its Japan-based HH-60 helicopters until it determines why one crashed at a U.S. base on the southern island of Okinawa, as the U.S. Air Force said Tuesday that it stopped searching for a missing crew member after finding remains. Mon, 8/05
TSA expands duties beyond airport security
With little fanfare, the agency best known for airport screenings has vastly expanded its reach to sporting events, music festivals, rodeos, highway weigh stations and train stations. Mon, 8/05
Business & TechnologyUPDATE - 07:38 AM
Stocks slip in early trade; American Eagle drops
Stocks are slipping in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday despite some positive news on the economy. Tue, 8/06
UPDATE - 07:37 AM
JetBlue cuts coach legroom to add first class
JetBlue Airways will cut one inch of legroom from its coach seats on transcontinental flights to make room for a new first-class cabin that will feature lie-flat beds. Tue, 8/06
Icahn ups stake in Dell as shareholder vote nears
Carl Icahn's stake in Dell now stands at close to 9 percent, buttressing his vow that the fight for the embattled computer will go on. Tue, 8/06
UPDATE - 06:46 AM
US trade deficit narrows to $34.2 billion in June
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in June to its lowest level in more than 3 1/2 years. Exports rose to all-time high and imports declined, signs that economic growth could be stronger than previously thought. Tue, 8/06
UPDATE - 07:42 AM
Stocks slip in early trade; American Eagle drops
Stocks are slipping in early trading on Wall Street despite some positive news on the economy. Tue, 8/06
Innovator meets icon: Jeff Bezos buys The Washington Post
The Amazon chief executive spends his own money to buy one of the nation’s most prestigious news publications. Mon, 8/05
Obama plans housing chat with Zillow
President Obama will participate in an online chat Wednesday moderated by Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff to talk about Obama’s plan for strengthening homeownership and respond to housing questions from the public. Mon, 8/05
Cheaper 3-D printers begin to leave mark
3-D printers have long been used in the aerospace and automotive industries to create prototypes, but the technology has slowly crept into the consumer market with simplified printers that can be had for a few hundred or thousand dollars. Mon, 8/05
Study: Boomers now No. 1 market for new cars
The 55- to 64-year-old age group has become the cohort most likely to buy a new car, a new study shows, replacing the 35- to 44-year-old age group, who were most likely to buy four years ago. Mon, 8/05
SEC’s victory in Tourre case may silence critics of agency
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s courtroom victory over ex-Goldman Sachs employee Fabrice Tourre is helping the agency turn the page on years of criticism that it isn’t holding Wall Street to account. Mon, 8/05
Apple aided, Samsung hurt by reprieve on iPhone sales
The ruling is a setback for Samsung, which had won the import ban against Apple from the U.S. International Trade Commission in June based on a patent widely used in the mobile-device industry for transmitting data. Mon, 8/05
All-coach JetBlue Airways adds a first class cabin
JetBlue, known for shuttling vacationers from Northeast cities to the warmth of Florida and the Caribbean, is making a play for corporate road warriors. Mon, 8/05
IDC: Tablet shipments slow with no new iPad
Worldwide shipments of tablet computers slowed down in the second quarter because Apple didn't release a new model of its trend-setting iPad, research firm IDC said Monday. Mon, 8/05
Goldman, exchange sued over aluminum storage
Suspicions that delays at warehouses are being used to boost aluminum prices have led to a class-action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behavior. Mon, 8/05
Immense influence goes with Bezos’ new purchase | Brier Dudley
Is Jeff Bezos buying the Post for business reasons — to profit directly or indirectly from owning the paper with the most influence over Washington, D.C. — or out of a philanthropic urge to preserve and nurture a public-service institution? Mon, 8/05
Billionaire Bezos adds to eclectic interests
Purchase of The Washington Post is just the latest of the Amazon founder’s wide variety of investments. Mon, 8/05
LME, Goldman sued over aluminum storage
The London Metal Exchange and Goldman Sachs are being sued in a U.S. court over alleged anti-competitive and monopolistic behavior in aluminum storage. Mon, 8/05
Stocks slip on a quiet day on Wall Street
A quiet day of trading left stock indexes mixed Monday. Mon, 8/05
Growth at US service firms jumps on new orders
U.S. service firms expanded in July at the fastest pace since February, fueled by a brisker month of sales and a jump in new orders. The increase suggests economic growth could be picking up after a weak first half of the year. Mon, 8/05
SportsWilhelmsen demoted after Mariners’ 3-1 loss to Blue Jays
Former closer Tom Wilhelmsen was optioned to Class AAA Tacoma after the Mariners’ 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays Monday night. Tue, 8/06
A-Rod to appeal 211-game ban, 12 others penalized
Alex Rodriguez vowed to fight. Tue, 8/06
Jerry Brewer
Clint Dempsey, Sounders enjoy mountain-moving day
Sounders FC set its ever-rising standard a little bit higher with the belief-defying signing of Dempsey. Mon, 8/05
Huskies, Kasen Williams eager to put off-field mishaps in past
Williams and fellow primary pass-catcher Austin Seferian-Jenkins both had alcohol-related incidents this offseason. “I definitely learned from it,” Williams said, “and I never want to be in that situation again.” Mon, 8/05
Jesus Montero suspended for 50 games by MLB after implicated in Biogenesis scandal
Catcher elects to begin serving suspension immediately as 12 other players, including Alex Rodriguez, suffer penalties. Mon, 8/05
Embattled Alex Rodriguez singles in first at-bat for Yankees
Mon, 8/05
LB Mike Morgan poised for a breakthrough on Seahawks’ defense
Morgan has been one of the fastest-rising players in training camp, taking advantage of his time with the first unit thanks to a few injuries. Mon, 8/05
IceArizona completes purchase of Phoenix Coyotes from NHL
IceArizona completed its purchase of the Phoenix franchise from the NHL and received approval from the league’s Board of Governors, keeping the Coyotes in the desert for the foreseeable future. Mon, 8/05
With Clint Dempsey, Sounders get their “dream big” signing
Sounders FC’s new superstar Clint Dempsey is expected to make his debut Saturday in Toronto, but the designated played explained Monday that his return to MLS was about more than just soccer. Mon, 8/05
WNBA Talk with Indiana Fever guard Briann January
January, who attended Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, recently visited the White House with the 2012 WNBA champion Fever. Mon, 8/05
Analysis: PGA Championship lacks status of other golf majors
The PGA Championship might generate more interest if there was a longer gap between the British Open and the final major of the year. Mon, 8/05
Cougars freshman Daquawn Brown makes quick impression
The freshman cornerback, who chose Washington State over Washington and UCLA among others, expects to play soon this season. Mon, 8/05
NFL
Green Bay left tackle Bryan Bulaga reportedly has season-ending injury
The Green Bay Packers might be forced to change their renovated offensive line after starting left tackle Bryan Bulaga reportedly suffered a season-ending knee injury. Mon, 8/05
Jayda Evans’ WNBA power rankings
Once again, Minnesota tops the list as the Lynx extends its winning streak to nine games. Mon, 8/05
Petty criticism irritates some NASCAR drivers
TV analyst Kyle Petty, a former NASCAR driver, has found his voice to be the loudest and most polarizing in a sport filled with NASCAR “partners” often too timid to ruffle feathers. Mon, 8/05
Seahawks training camp at a glance | Day 10
Mon, 8/05
Bantz’s homer in ninth helps Tacoma to 6-5 victory over Iowa
Mon, 8/05
NW Briefs
Eastlake Little League beats Big Sky 10-4 in Northwest Regional
Mon, 8/05
Manziel’s issues cloud opening of A&M; camp
Texas A&M; Coach Kevin Sumlin said he would not speculate about whether quarterback Johnny Manziel will start Aug. 31 against Rice. Mon, 8/05
Peyton Siva signs with Detroit Pistons
Guard Peyton Siva, a graduate of Franklin High in Seattle who helped Louisville win the NCAA title this year, signed with the Detroit Pistons, who took him in the second round of the NBA draft. Mon, 8/05
Sellout crowd expected for NWL All-Star Game in Everett
The best of the North and South divisions of the short-season rookie Northwest League play at Everett Memorial Stadium Tuesday night. Mon, 8/05
On the Air
Mon, 8/05
EntertainmentOpera review
‘Ring’ opens in Seattle with shining ‘Rheingold’
A review of opening night of Seattle Opera’s production of Wagner’s complete “Ring” cycle — “Das Rheingold.” Performances continue Aug. 12-17 and Aug. 20-25, 2013. Mon, 8/05
LivingNEW - 06:11 AM
Recipe: Fast-Pickled Green Beans
Tue, 8/06
NEW - 06:12 AM
Recipe: Grilled Plum and Asian Pear Salad With Radicchio
Tue, 8/06
NEW - 12:00 AM
Dinner outings may help nephew develop manners
Tue, 8/06
Travel & OutdoorsPristine Patagonia seems out of this world
Near the southern end of our world, this remote and relatively untouched wild land is adding amenities that make it more accessible. Mon, 8/05
To see grizzlies in Alaska, follow the salmon
Mon, 8/05
OpinionEditorial: Questionable benefits for laid off Boeing workers
The special federal benefits to workers laid off at Boeing really aren’t justified, but workers might as well take them. Mon, 8/05
Editorial: Bradley Manning trial is no precedent
Neither the federal government nor a disaffected Army private who disclosed hundreds of thousands of secret files come off well. Mon, 8/05
Guest: What needs to change in the U.S.-Canada Columbia River Treaty
A modernized Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada should recognize the new realities of our environment, writes guest columnist Tom Karier. Mon, 8/05
Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist
Unjustified Hysteria over the NSA surveillance program
Outrage over the National Security Agency’s data-combing program is unjustified, writes Froma Harrop. Are we forgetting 9/11? Mon, 8/05