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  • Shooting erupts inside vacant SeaTac building

    KOMO News - News
    15 May 2012 | 8:58 pm
    An argument inside a vacant SeaTac building ended with one man at the hospital being treated for a gunshot wound.

  • 16-year-old boy missing in Chehalis River

    KING - News - Local
    15 May 2012 | 10:59 pm
    A rescue effort was launched Tuesday in Rochester for a 16-year-old boy missing in the Chehalis River.

  • Historic Seattle fire station sold; what next?

    seattlepi.com: Local News
    15 May 2012 | 7:08 pm
    What would you do with an old 1925 Seattle fire station? Fire Station 37, a decommissioned station and historic landmark in West Seattle, has sold for $613,000, which was more than twice the minimum $250,000 bid the city was asking last month. The new owners, a West Seattle couple, have plans to live in the Mission Revival style station, or let family members live in it, said city real estate manager Hillary Hamilton. It was one of two historic fire stations up for sale last month; the other one – Fire Station 38, a 1930 landmark in Ravenna-Bryant – also got an offer in a deal expected to…

  • Broad new layoffs at T-Mobile USA, 900 jobs cut

    The Seattle Times: Brier Dudley's Blog
    15 May 2012 | 7:09 pm
    T-Mobile USA Chief Executive Philipp Humm warned employees a few months ago that more layoffs would happen by the end of May. It's happening right on schedule. Today, the company is informing employees of "a series of organizational changes," a spokeswoman said. A net loss of about 900 jobs will result. But even more jobs are likely affected by the changes, which include layoffs and shifts to outsource more work. These layoffs are a major blow to the largest remaining wireless company in the Seattle area after a series of mergers over the last two decades. The industry took off after McCaw…

  • Consumer Confidence Slowly Climbing Out of the Gutter

    Seattle Bubble
    The Tim
    14 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    It’s been a few months since we visited the subject of consumer confidence, so let’s update our interactive chart again. You can drag the time sliders below the chart to view data going all the way back to 1998. Powered by Tableau At 51.4, the Present Situation Index has gained 154% from its December 2009 low point, but still sits well below 100, and even 14% below the pre-crash low point of 59.7 in September 2003. Meanwhile, although expectations for the future have been slowly climbing as well, they too sit well below 100. It still looks like we’re just going to continue…
 
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  • Man shot in butt after neighbor conflict

    15 May 2012 | 10:23 pm
    A man in his 20s was shot in the buttocks by a neighbor after a dispute over squatting in a vacant home. The incident happened about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday night in the 3100 block of South 144th Street in SeaTac. The neighbor, 66, heard noises next door in the vacant house and went to investigate. “One of the doors looked like it was forced open,” Sgt. Cindi West said. “He found a guy in his 20s.” That man refused to leave and the neighbor went back to his house and armed himself with a shotgun, then returned to again tell the younger man to leave, according to investigators. The younger…

  • The rap sheet of a Romney video star

    15 May 2012 | 8:11 pm
    Jason Clauson may live in Mason City, Iowa, but the star of a new Mitt Romney video on unemployment in the Hawkeye State hasn’t often shown the rascal charm of the Music Man. Mr. Clauson has a rap sheet, Politico reported, and in 2005 served t0 days for “assault on a police officer.”  Actually, he got off fairly easy, with 110 days of a 120-day sentence suspended with 730 days on probation. In the Romney video, Clauson is filmed saying, “When the economy went back a month after my divorce, I lost my job, I lost my house.”  (Iowa actually has an unemployment rate substantially…

  • Congress extends Ex-Im — Big bleepin’ deal for Boeing

    15 May 2012 | 7:38 pm
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank is not a household name, but for The Boeing Co. “Ex-Im” it is, to borrow a phrase made famous by Vice President Joe Biden, a big (bleepin’) deal. The bank makes loans to, and guarantees loans for, U.S. exporters.  And more than one-third of its $32 billion in loans and guarantees made by Ex-Im last year went to Boeing. Hence, there were sighs of relief  in both Washingtons on Tuesday when Congress — in a rare show of bipartisan cooperation — renewed Ex-Im’s charter for three years and upped its lending authority. “The Club for Growth and Heritage…

  • Light rail tunnels now link downtown to Capitol Hill, UW

    15 May 2012 | 7:20 pm

  • Historic Seattle fire station sold; what next?

    15 May 2012 | 7:08 pm
    What would you do with an old 1925 Seattle fire station? Fire Station 37, a decommissioned station and historic landmark in West Seattle, has sold for $613,000, which was more than twice the minimum $250,000 bid the city was asking last month. The new owners, a West Seattle couple, have plans to live in the Mission Revival style station, or let family members live in it, said city real estate manager Hillary Hamilton. It was one of two historic fire stations up for sale last month; the other one – Fire Station 38, a 1930 landmark in Ravenna-Bryant – also got an offer in a deal expected to…
 
 
 
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    Voracious

  • From the Pho File: Pho Shizzle

    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Sean HoopsWhere there is pho, there are puns. In King County, which our Pho Filers are busily canvassing, there's a Just Pho You, a Jenny Pho, a Pho King and a trio of What the Pho?s. But the best loc

  • MMM, It's Marijuana Mississippi Mudcake

    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Mississippi mudcake -- a heavenly combination of chocolate, pecans, and gooey marshmallows -- is plenty decadent as is. Medicate the stuff with marijuana, and you've got a delicious, high carb way to

  • A Bastille a Day in Ballard

    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The Place: Bastille Cafe & Bar, 5307 Ballard Avenue NW., 453-5014, BALLARD The Hours: 4-6pm every day, 10pm - 12am Sunday thru Thursday nights. The Digs: The Bastille style is obsessed with reclaim

  • Snout and Co. Is a Cuban Thunderdome

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    The Truck: Snout and Co., with various stops on the West side. Locations listed on their website. The Fare: Cuban with a South Carolina flare. The Stop: You will most likely see a long queue as

  • Little Uncle's Wiley Frank and Poncharee Kounpungchart Put the Family in Take-Out

    15 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Photo by Poncharee Kounpungchart(left to right) Wiley Frank and Poncharee Kounpungchart ("PK") Little Uncle took on many forms before it became the Thai take-out restaurant in Capitol Hill. Its chef a
 
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  • 200 West Seattle homes in ‘One Less Truck’ biweekly trash test

    WSB
    16 May 2012 | 1:56 am
    200 homes in Highland Park will only get trash pickup every two weeks, for six months, starting in July. You might have heard about the city’s “One Less Truck” pilot program, to see if every-other-week pickup will work (explained here); tonight, we learned that part of West Seattle will be in the program. Carl Woestwin of Seattle Public Utilities made the announcement during the WS Crime Prevention Council meeting tonight (though trash pickup has nothing to do with the group’s usual scope). The area affected is bounded by SW Barton on the north, SW Roxbury to the…

  • Video: West Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s world premiere

    WSB
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 am
    For the second consecutive Tuesday, the West Seattle Community Orchestras invited the community to the Chief Sealth International High School auditorium, to hear their musicians’ spring concerts; tonight was the 50+-member West Seattle Symphony Orchestra‘s turn. Our 7-minute video clip captures the highlight of the night, the world premiere of conductor Rob Duisberg‘s “Fantasies and Fugues.” The program also included classics – from composers including Beethoven, Copland, Haydn, and Stravinsky.

  • Auto theft up, police tell West Seattle Crime Prevention Council

    WSB
    16 May 2012 | 12:23 am
    The headline from tonight’s West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting came right at the start, in the crime-trends briefing from Southwest Precinct Operations Lt. Pierre Davis: An “upswing” in auto theft. Lt. Davis said the most recent week tallied 19 thefts, more than double the usual average. (Apparently a regional problem, as that also is the biggest problem in White Center and environs right now, according to a King County Sheriff’s Office briefing at a public-safety forum we covered there last week.) Here’s the official SPD auto-theft-prevention advice.

  • Sunrise Heights/Westwood raingardens on Wednesday DNDC agenda

    WSB
    16 May 2012 | 12:03 am
    (King County rendering from March community meeting in Sunrise Heights) Wednesday night’s Delridge Neighborhoods District Council includes an update on one of the most vigorously debated public-works projects planned for West Seattle, the Barton Pump Station basin combined-sewer-overflow-control project – “bioswales” (raingardens) in planting strips along multiple streets in the Sunrise Heights/Westwood area, to reduce the water going into the system and downhill to the pump station. The presentation, including project manager Mary Wohleb, is scheduled for around 7:20…

  • High-school baseball: West Seattle HS to state

    WSB
    15 May 2012 | 11:28 pm
    At Steve Cox Memorial Field in White Center tonight, West Seattle High School and Liberty HS faced off for a berth in the state tournament – and WSHS came out on top, 2-1. Here’s the box score from our partners at the Seattle Times. WHAT’S NEXT: The Wildcats play Timberline at 10 am at Bannerwood Parkin Bellevue this Saturday.
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    B-Town Blog

  • Burien Parks Offering Free Workshop for Veterans Thursday, May 17

    editor@b-townblog.com (Scott Schaefer)
    15 May 2012 | 7:33 pm
    Our friends at Burien Parks will be offering a FREE workshop from 10 a.m. – Noon for Veterans this Thursday, May 17 at the Community Center. “Burien Parks & Recreation is hosting a Veteran Workshop to offer information, resources and networks to make your lives easier,” reads an announcement. “Attend this FREE event and help yourselves and your family members.” The event is also open to retired seniors, prior military or anyone seeking more information on topics of interest. This workshop will have information available on VA, State and county benefits for…

  • New King County Sheriff Steve Strachan to be Officially Sworn in Wednesday

    editor@b-townblog.com (Scott Schaefer)
    15 May 2012 | 6:33 pm
    New King County Sheriff Steve Strachan will officially be sworn in Wednesday, May 16, in a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. The ceremony will be held in Room E-942 at the King County Court House, which is located at 516 3rd Ave in downtown Seattle. Presiding over the swearing-in will be King County Superior Court Presiding Judge McDermott. As we’re previously reported, on April 2, the King County Council appointed Strachan as the new Sheriff, succeeding Sue Rahr, who left to become director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training…

  • Our Latest Advertiser – Burien Town Square – Is Under New Management!

    editor@b-townblog.com (Scott Schaefer)
    15 May 2012 | 4:42 pm
    We’d like to welcome our latest Advertiser to The B-Town Blog – Burien Town Square – now under excellent new management with ST Residential’s John Tippins. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting John and his team, and we can safely say that they are proactively moving this property in the right direction, offering to work more closely with the community through outreach and offers, making great deals on gorgeous units, offering great tax incentives and much more. “We will soon welcome our first retail tenant, Subway,” John said. “And with a score of 94…

  • Order Your Burien Bites Tickets Now and Get a FREE T-Shirt

    editor@b-townblog.com (Scott Schaefer)
    15 May 2012 | 3:40 pm
    Burien Bites, the new food-centric fundraiser set for Sunday, May 27, is now selling ‘early bird’ tickets, with the added incentive of getting a FREE t-shirt for ordering for two or more people. This new benefit will raise money for local charities by providing a ’round-robin’ day of visiting different local restaurants, sampling food, the voting on the best “bites” of Burien. To order, click here: http://www.burienbites.com/preregister.asp. The cost is $10 per ticket (Kids are free), and all proceeds will benefit local charities. Participants will be…

  • It’s National Nursing Home Week At Advertiser Burien Nursing & Rehab

    editor@b-townblog.com (Scott Schaefer)
    15 May 2012 | 12:57 pm
    While you might not have noticed it when you woke up this morning, this week is National Nursing Home Week, and B-Town Blog Advertiser Burien Nursing & Rehabilitation will be celebrating it in active style. National Nursing Home Week, which officially lasts through May 18, spotlights nursing home residents and staff and encourages all to acknowledge those who make a positive difference in their lives every day, said Burien Nursing & Rehabilitation Community Relations Director Katie Olson. “Today, Tuesday May 15, at 2 p.m. the one and only Lori Matsukawa, evening anchor from…
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    White Center Blog

  • Welcome Our Latest Advertiser – Bella Hair and Spa, Right Here in White Center

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 5:20 pm
    Our newest advertiser is the lively and spontaneous Bella Hair and Spa, where you can walk in and get any service the salon offers within minutes. As you wait those few minutes, you can hear the chatter of a different native tongue. Kay Lee, the Owner, is able to converse with her clients in English and Vietnamese. She and her staff are multi-taskers – able to perform all of the services offered by the salon: Haircuts Nails Waxing Facials Color Bella Hair and Spa makes it so easy to meet your overall beauty desires and goals. Make an appointment or just walk-in – you’ll receive the most…

  • Celebrate Summer Solstice at Party to Benefit White Center Food Bank June 23

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 5:14 pm
    There will be no better place to spend the longest day of the year than by looking at sweeping views of Puget Sound and hopefully the deep hues of a magnificent sunset at a Summer Solstice cocktail party to benefit the White Center Food Bank on Saturday, June 23. Thanks to long time food bank supporters Lynne Ingalls and Mike Wald, the White Center Food Bank will benefit from a party at their West Seattle home, sure to inspire generous giving. Special guests will include: State Senator Sharon Nelson State Rep. Eileen Cody State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon County Councilman Joe McDermott Suggested…

  • ‘It’s Been Quiet Around Here Since Papa’s Closed’ – Jesse Lovell, Company Bar

    admin
    10 May 2012 | 11:49 pm
    “It’s been quiet around here since Papa’s closed.” by Margaret Ryan That’s what Company Bar owner Jesse Lovell has to say regarding gang activity in White Center. Papa’s Pub was located just down the street from Company. A much different kind of bar, Papa’s appealed to a diverse group of drinkers, pool players, music lovers, drug addicts, and gang members. When a key bar employee and her boyfriend were arrested in October, 2011 for dealing cocaine and selling illegal firearms out of the bar, it took only four months for the County to shut the place down.

  • White Center Chamber of Commerce May Luncheon will be Tuesday

    admin
    7 May 2012 | 2:44 pm
    The White Center Chamber of Commerce May luncheon will be from Noon – 1:15 p.m. Tuesday (May 8th) at the Viva Mexico Restaurant, located at 10601 16th Ave SW. “We will be announcing and hosting our two 2012 Evergreen High School Scholars,” said Chamber President Mark Ufkes. “Annually, the White Center Chamber awards $500 scholarships to outstanding seniors at Evergreen High School. Tomorrow at the chamber luncheon we will be presenting this year’s awards and asking donations from Chamber members for next year’s awards.” Other Chamber business will include…

  • 5K Run/Walk will be May 20 at Alki Beach; Benefits West Seattle High School

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    The annual West Seattle 5K Run/Walk will take place on Alki Beach on Sunday, May 20, with proceeds going towards educational programs at West Seattle High – where both WCB Publisher/Editor Scott Schaefer and Writer/Sales Rep Mark Neuman graduated from. May 20 will also mark Seattle Summer Streets “car-free day” on Alki. “Enjoy the most scenic, flat and fast 5K road race in the Puget Sound region!” reads an announcement. Afterward, stick around for some summer fun sponsored by Seattle Summer Streets and many of the participating businesses and community groups. To register…
 
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    Seattle Bubble

  • Reader Question: Recommended Reading for Landlords?

    The Tim
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    I received the following question via email from a reader who wants to learn the ins and outs of rental properties. I am considering purchasing a few rental properties to generate income. I’m trying to weed through all of the books about buying and managing successful rental properties. Can you recommend one (or more?) for the novice? As a former accountant, I’m competent when it comes to discussion of financial analysis and legal considerations. In summary, my questions: What book(s) or other resources would you recommend for learning about becoming a landlord? What book(s) or…

  • Consumer Confidence Slowly Climbing Out of the Gutter

    The Tim
    14 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    It’s been a few months since we visited the subject of consumer confidence, so let’s update our interactive chart again. You can drag the time sliders below the chart to view data going all the way back to 1998. Powered by Tableau At 51.4, the Present Situation Index has gained 154% from its December 2009 low point, but still sits well below 100, and even 14% below the pre-crash low point of 59.7 in September 2003. Meanwhile, although expectations for the future have been slowly climbing as well, they too sit well below 100. It still looks like we’re just going to continue…

  • Poll: A year from now, Seatle’s Case-Shiller Index will be ___ than it is right now.

    The Tim
    13 May 2012 | 2:05 am
    Click “continue reading” below or use the sidebar to vote in this poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. This poll will be active and displayed on the sidebar through 05.19.2012

  • Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-05-12

    The Tim
    12 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Amazon adds details to planned three-tower complex via @SeattleTimes http://t.co/RneZvMkU # Powered by Twitter Tools

  • Pro Tip: LeakFrog to the Rescue

    The Tim
    10 May 2012 | 3:49 pm
    Sorry, no time for a substantive post today. Dealing with a leak a section of my home’s sewer line that runs right under the platform the previous home owner built to hold the water heater. Thankfully, when water started pouring out of a failed joint last night, the LeakFrog I had placed in that area immediately brought the problem to our attention, allowing me to minimize the spread of water, and shut off the source. Even better, the parts to fix the problem cost me less than $15 at Home Depot. Score. Placing LeakFrogs around my house under sinks and next to the washer and water heater…
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    Seattle Business News - Local Seattle News | The Puget Sound Business Journal

  • Penn Cove temporarily closed to shellfish harvesting due to fuel spill

    15 May 2012 | 7:36 pm
    The state Department of Health has temporarily closed Whidbey Island's Penn Cove to all commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting due to a two-day-old fuel spill from a fishing boat. The health department will test shellfish to make sure they are safe to eat before reopening the cove for harvesting. Jerrod Davis, the department’s director of the Office of Shellfish and Water Protection, said the process could take a couple of weeks. Penn Cove Shellfish, a major commercial shellfish business...

  • Senate passes Ex-Im Bank bill, will help Boeing exports

    15 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a bill reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank through 2014. It was a boon for The Boeing Co., whose executives were worried that failure to pass the legislation might have limited their ability to export Boeing aircraft. Ex-Im Bank provides financing to U.S. exporters to help them sell their products overseas. Last year the bank supported $41 billion in sales by more than 3,600 U.S. exporters, most of them small and medium-size businesses. The agency’s current...

  • Last day to join PSBJ social media competition

    15 May 2012 | 3:27 pm
    Today is the final day to get into the game of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Social Madness competition in social media. Nominate your company to compete today! Companies of similar size compete against each other to gain votes and followers on three social media platforms: Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. There are three stages to the competition. Think of it like the NCAA March Madness (thus the name Social Madness) or the NBA’s road to the final four. All the teams participate in regular...

  • Boeing execs: Company poised for growth, looking to protect position

    15 May 2012 | 3:15 pm
    Boeing leaders reveled in their company’s record $308 billion backlog at the Boeing 2012 Annual Investor Conference in St. Louis, and then turned their attention to what they have to do to protect Boeing’s position. Also on the table were the challenges of raising 787 production to 10 planes — and possibly more — monthly, efforts to become more competitive against Airbus with the Boeing 737 Max, and several aspects of employees relations. “These are rich and exciting times for Boeing,...

  • Facebook offers more IPO shares, raises target to $14.7B

    15 May 2012 | 2:14 pm
    Facebook Inc. said Tuesday it will offer more shares in its initial public offering and it raised the price target for its stock to between $34 and $38. The number of shares offered was raised by 50.6 million, bringing the total to about 388 million shares. The new shares and target range means the Menlo Park, Calif.-based social networking giant could raise as much as $14.75 billion this week. The upper end of the previous target range was about $13.5 billion, which already would have made Facebook's...
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    Xconomy Seattle

  • Targeted Cancer Drugs With Punch: The Next Big Class of Antibodies

    Luke Timmerman
    16 May 2012 | 2:05 am
    Luke Timmerman One of the big dreams in biotech over the past 35 years has been to make drugs that work like “smart bombs” by destroying tumors while minimizing collateral damage. Scientists have learned this is no easy thing, but now that a couple of these types of drugs have been shown to work, a new wave of companies is emerging to see if they can finally turn this vision into reality. Targeted antibody drugs have been around for a long time, and have been shown to do a lot of good for patients. Some of the world’s best-selling medicines are designed to specifically hone in on cancer…

  • Facebook, Google+ Officials: Privacy Complaints are Sinking In

    Curt Woodward
    15 May 2012 | 4:02 pm
    Curt Woodward In today’s tech industry, builders rule. But there’s a real tension between creators—who want to use every tool at their disposal—and everyday users, who freak out when too much of their personal information gets vacuumed up and sprayed out into the world. The privacy leaders at Facebook and Google+ say their companies are starting to get the message. At today’s Privacy Identity Innovation conference in Seattle, Google+ privacy head Anne Toth and Facebook privacy and public policy manager Rob Sherman discussed how the two tech giants are striving to give users more…

  • Medify Acquired by Alliance Health Networks, Will Continue to Grow

    Curt Woodward
    15 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    Curt Woodward Seattle startup Medify unveiled its medical-research service last year, aiming to give patients a window into the latest and best knowledge as they navigate the medical system. The 10-person team will continue that work, but as part of a larger company following an acquisition by Alliance Health Networks, a Salt Lake City-based operator of health-focused social networking sites. The two private companies refused to disclose the terms of the deal, but it sounds like a cash-and-stock transaction. Medify had raised $1.8 million from Voyager Capital and angels, and had been…

  • Theraclone Passes First Clinical Test with Flu-Fighting Antibody

    Luke Timmerman
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Luke Timmerman Theraclone Sciences has taken its first step ahead toward showing it might have an antibody drug that could work in humans. The Seattle-based biotech company is announcing today that it passed its first clinical trial with an antibody drug designed to fight a wide variety of flu strains. The study randomly assigned 40 healthy volunteers to get a dose of Theraclone’s TCN-032 or a placebo. Researchers found that the treatment was safe and well-tolerated at all five doses studied, didn’t appear to cause any serious side effects, and didn’t provoke an immune reaction against…

  • Xconomy Editor Luke Timmerman a Finalist for Loeb Award

    Robert Buderi
    14 May 2012 | 2:35 pm
    Robert Buderi Anyone in business journalism knows full well the power of the Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism. Loeb was a founding partner of E.F. Hutton and a noted author and columnist, and the awards he created in 1957 to promote and recognize great writing and reporting for individual investors have become something akin to the Pulitzer Prizes of business news—the highest honor the field has. To put it mildly, invoking the E.F. Hutton slogan, when the Loeb Awards talk, people listen. So it is with great pleasure that I share with our readers,…
 
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    The Seattle Times: Brier Dudley's Blog

  • Broad new layoffs at T-Mobile USA, 900 jobs cut

    15 May 2012 | 7:09 pm
    T-Mobile USA Chief Executive Philipp Humm warned employees a few months ago that more layoffs would happen by the end of May. It's happening right on schedule. Today, the company is informing employees of "a series of organizational changes," a spokeswoman said. A net loss of about 900 jobs will result. But even more jobs are likely affected by the changes, which include layoffs and shifts to outsource more work. These layoffs are a major blow to the largest remaining wireless company in the Seattle area after a series of mergers over the last two decades. The industry took off after McCaw…

  • A flock of startups in South Lake Union, with traffic issues

    15 May 2012 | 4:33 pm
    There's now a flock of startups in South Lake Union: The bigger ones are affecting traffic in the area: Technology veterans are advising them to pivot before it's too late:

  • Startups at Microsoft: Inside story of Xbox wins, Zune losses

    15 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    The truly inside story of starting the Xbox and Zune businesses at Microsoft was shared in a remarkable lecture Friday by Robbie Bach, the retired president of the company's entertainment and devices business. Bach shared his unique perspective on why the Xbox was a success and the Zune was not during a presentation on intrapreneurship, or how to operate like a startup and launch new ventures within a large, existing business. The lecture included advice for companies looking to foster entrepreneurial culture, and for all sorts of entrepreneurs entering competitive new markets. It was a…

  • Seattle's Medify sold to Alliance Health

    15 May 2012 | 11:31 am
    Seattle health information startup Medify didn't take long to find its exit. Medify is being acquired by Salt Lake City-based Alliance Health Networks, which operates more than 50 health-oriented social networks used by more than 1.5 million people. The companies are announcing the deal today but aren't disclosing terms of the sale. Medify was formed in 2010 and last July launched a health information portal that compiles medical research. It raised $1.8 million from Voyager Capital and angel investors. Alliance plans to keep the 10-person Medify team in Seattle and may expand the operation.

  • Amazon may be prepping new Kindle with built-in light

    14 May 2012 | 6:16 pm
    Amazon.com may be preparing to release a new Kindle with built-in lighting in July, according to a Reuters report. Although Amazon's Kindle is the leading e-book reader, it's facing tough new competition at the lower end of the market from a new Nook with a "GlowLight" feature that illuminates the black and white E Ink display. Adding an internal light source would decrease the battery life of the Kindle but wouldn't add much to the cost, the report said. I've been using one of the GlowLight Nooks for more than a week on a single charge. By pressing the home button for several seconds, it…
 
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  • Beavan lacks pinpoint command, M's get blanked

    Greg Johns
    15 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    Blake Beavan prides himself on being an innings eater who gives his team consistent quality starts, but the young right-hander could only get through four frames on Tuesday as the Red Sox rolled to a 5-0 victory behind Josh Beckett for a quick sweep of the two-game series.

  • Mariners trot out ace Felix in Cleveland opener

    Josh Liebeskind
    15 May 2012 | 6:43 pm
    The Mariners will send ace Felix Hernandez to the mound Wednesday as the Indians counter with Ubaldo Jimenez, as a struggling Johnny Damon looks to get his bat going.

  • Smoak slowly gaining momentum at plate

    15 May 2012 | 3:15 pm
    It's been a tough go for Justin Smoak this season, but the first baseman has heated up over the last four games and appears to be gaining some momentum.

  • Ichiro staying put at No. 3 spot for now

    15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    Though manager Eric Wedge has mentioned several times in recent days that Ichiro Suzuki isn't a "prototypical" No. 3 hitter in his lineup, he said Tuesday there is no immediate plan to move the veteran hitter.

  • Gutierrez remains sidelined by heel issue

    15 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Oft-injured center fielder Franklin Gutierrez continues undergoing treatment on plantar fasciitis in a heel, which figures to delay his return to the Mariners until at least late June, manager Eric Wedge said Tuesday.
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    The Seattle Times: Seahawks Blog

  • Montana CB, former first-round pick Alex Barron among four signed by Seahawks

    15 May 2012 | 4:57 pm
    Montana rookie Donny Lisowski made the most of his first impression with the Seattle Seahawks while Alex Barron took advantage of what amounts to another chance in the NFL.They were among the more than 30 players who tried out for Seattle over its three-day minicamp and also were two of the four who will be added to the roster, the team announced Tuesday. Seattle also agreed to terms with tight end Cooper Helfet and tackle Andrew Mitchell. To make room on the 90-man roster, Seattle released cornerback London Durham, linebacker Adrian Moten, tackle John Opperud and guard Brent Osborne. Of…

  • 'Hawk Talk: Live Chat! starts 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday

    15 May 2012 | 1:04 pm
    Update: First, futbol. Sounders FC captain Mauro Rosales is chatting on www.seattletimes.com today beginning at 12:15 p.m. so go on over and check that out before coming back here at 1:15 p.m. when I'll start talking Seahawks on our Live Chat!'Hawk Talk: Live Chat! Tuesday at noon

  • Russell Wilson, Robert Turbin and rookies, rookies everywhere in Seattle

    14 May 2012 | 8:25 pm
    RENTON -- Robert Turbin shows he's much more than just a battering ram out of the backfield and Russell Wilson played well enough to insert himself into the quarterback competition.Those were two of the top storylines out of the Seahawks rookie minicamp, which concluded Sunday.Seattle concludes Phase II of its offseason program this week, and next week is scheduled to begin the next tier of organized training activities. That leaves us time this week to break down what we learned the previous three days. We'll start with the review material:Russell Wilson in the running to startBy Danny…

  • Russell ups the Seahawks' competition at QB

    13 May 2012 | 4:14 pm
    RENTON -- Seattle rookie Russell Wilson will be part of the competition to become Seattle's starting quarterback this fall, coach Pete Carroll said Sunday as the team concluded a three-day minicamp for rookies."He showed us enough," Carroll said. "He's in the competition."Wilson was the team's third-round pick, and he will join a competition that already included free-agent addition Matt Flynn and incumbent starter Tarvaris Jackson.Russell was chosen in the third round by Seattle with the No. 75 overall pick. It was the highest pick the franchise has used on a quarterback since 1993.Wilson…

  • Russell Wilson gets full first day

    11 May 2012 | 7:03 pm
    RENTON -- Seattle began a three-day rookie minicamp with 54 players on the field, and one quarterback -- third-round pick Russell Wilson -- making all the throws."We wore him out," coach Pete Carroll said. "He went all day long."That was 70-something plays in the team portion of the practice. Wilson looked great considering he was throwing to players for the first time. He completed more than two-thirds of his passes.He did have four passes tipped, though, which is going to be a concern because of his height -- 5 feet 10 and five-eighths inches. There were also three botched snaps though it's…
 
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  • Video: Mariners look goofy/awesome in 1950s photo shoot

    Nick Eaton
    15 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    The Mariners are getting ready for Turn Back the Clock Day on May 26, when they’ll don 1950s throwback jerseys at Safeco Field. The Seattle “Rainiers” will be taking on the Los Angeles, um, Angels. The teams will be wearing uniforms that echo their old Pacific Coast League counterparts. In the ’50s, the minor-league Seattle [...]

  • The Ichiro conundrum: Should he go back to lead-off?

    Nick Eaton
    15 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    If you’ve been following the Mariners closely over the past couple of days, you probably know that manager Eric Wedge has been critical of Ichiro Suzuki’s recent performance at the plate. Many Mariners followers are wondering if Wedge may soon end the experiment of having Ichiro bat third in the lineup — though not yet. [...]

  • Photo: Felix Hernandez blowing the horn on the train to Boston

    Nick Eaton
    14 May 2012 | 6:15 pm
    From Mariners pitcher Shawn Kelley’s Twitter feed on Sunday: @RealKingFelix blowing the horn on Amtrak twitter.com/shawnkelley23/… — Shawn Kelley (@shawnkelley23) May 13, 2012 Visit seattlepi.com for more Seattle news. Contact Nick Eaton at nickeaton@seattlepi.com or on Twitter as @njeaton.

  • Monday Jinx: Justin Smoak seems to be turning things around, maybe

    Nick Eaton
    14 May 2012 | 5:51 pm
    Time to get out some wood and knock on it. Justin Smoak’s batting this season has been so precarious, I’m not sure writing about him is such a good idea. But I will anyway, because what Smoak did this weekend at Yankee Stadium was remarkable. After having gone 7-for-62 in his past 17 games, the [...]

  • Mariners catcher John Jaso has some strange pets

    Nick Eaton
    9 May 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Forget, for a moment, that Mariners catcher John Jaso is starting to become a “cult hero” in Seattle, in the words of Dave Sims. Leading the team in hitting, with a .306 batting average and three game-winning hits so far this season, Jaso is usually getting work as the designated hitter when he doesn’t start [...]
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  • Mariners looking for hope in some harder-hit balls, but still need to finish a lot better than they have

    15 May 2012 | 10:11 pm
    When you're going as woefully as the Mariners have on offense for most of this trip and for a good part of the season, you start to look for signs of hope. A handful of them saw some things today that they hope will lead to better things. For now, it's just another four-hit day. One run scored in two games at Fenway Park. The Mariners track a bunch of stuff during games and one of them is the number of "hard hit" balls. Mariners manager Eric Wedge counted nine or 10 of them today and hopes that they lead to something. "Anytime we did have a good opportunity, we just didn't find a hole,'' he…

  • Mariners try to win series finale in Boston

    15 May 2012 | 8:46 pm
    Boston leads it 4-0 as we enter the seventh inning. The Mariners don't have an error today, but have looked lousy on defense and it cost them a run in the fifth inning when shortstop Munenori Kawasaki forgot to touch second while attempting to turn a double play. Instead, David Ortiz -- who'd beaten the infield shift with a bunt, of all things, moments earlier -- was safe at second, took third on a wild pitch and scored on a single to left by Will Middlebrooks off Charlie Furbush. Furbush took over from Blake Beavan after four laborious innings from him. The offense has gone AWOL today and…

  • Mariners offense helps revive Boston pitchers in dropping series

    15 May 2012 | 8:16 pm
    The Mariners never really showed up on offense today, dropping a 5-0 decision to the Boston Red Sox in a game that felt over when David Ortiz hit a solo homer in the third to open the scoring. As it turned out, that was all the runs the Red Sox would need. The Mariners managed just four hits in seven innings off Josh Beckett, who had a 5.97 earned run average coming in. They had struck out six times the first three innings and nine times by the fifth. Last night, they revived a struggling Jon Lester by allowing him to go nine innings while allowing one meaningless run in the final frame. Read…

  • Eric Wedge says Alex Liddi could play some shortstop soon as his Mariners await finale against Josh Beckett and Red Sox

    15 May 2012 | 4:46 pm
    Mariners manager Eric Wedge said pregame that Alex Liddi could see some time at shortstop soon. Wedge reiterated that his primary goal is to get regular shortstop Brendan Ryan back to where he needs to be. Where is that? I'd say a good 100 points higher than his .140 batting average. But Liddi needs a spot to play and when I mentioned Kyle Seager for shortstop, Wedge told me he wasn't going to consider it. "No,'' he said. "But I might consider playing Liddi at shortstop.'' Read more...

  • John Jaso gets the latest No. 2 spot audition, Brendan Ryan sits once again

    15 May 2012 | 4:31 pm
    Brendan Ryan is rapidly getting close to creating the "Ryan Line" in baseball. He's already obliterated the "Mendoza Line" of .200 by remaining in the lineup the majority of the week, but with his batting average down to .140 he's out of there again today and Munenori Kawasaki is in. Say, who says we need Ryan to fall to .100 to create the "Ryan Line"? Let's make it an even .150. He's managed to stay in there the past week hovering around that mark. Let's just say he appears to be reaching critical mass. No matter how good his defense is, you can't play a guy seven days a week when he gives…
 
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  • Mariners-Indians Preview (The Associated Press)

    MarinersBloggin
    15 May 2012 | 9:48 pm
    The Seattle Mariners’ offense has been stagnant recently, much like the last time Felix Hernandez took the mound against the Cleveland Indians. View full post on Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Seattle Mariners News

  • Red Sox 6, Mariners 1 (The SportsXchange)

    MarinersBloggin
    14 May 2012 | 9:47 pm
    BOSTON – Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester recorded a complete-game victory, losing his shutout in the ninth inning as Boston beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Monday. View full post on Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Seattle Mariners News

  • Doc Sports $60 in member plays special

    MarinersBloggin
    14 May 2012 | 2:44 pm
    Passing a long a note from our good friends over at Doc Sports on this Monday morning. Doc and his guys are giving away free MLB picks for MarinersHomePlate readers. Sixty bucks in free picks from the best sports handicapping gurus. Take these picks, and wager accordingly and make some money! All it takes is a simple sign up where no credit card is needed. Don’t let this opportunity pass you up. Make some money from the MLB picks and then buy more Marines tickets!

  • The Juice: Joey Votto’s slam ends it in Cincinnati, Giancarlo Stanton does the same in Miami (Big League Stew)

    MarinersBloggin
    14 May 2012 | 9:46 am
    The Juice is back for its fifth season of fun! Stop by each weekday for an ample serving of news from the action, plus great photos, stats and video highlights. Grand Gesture: Cincinnati star Joey Votto picked a convenient time … Continue reading View full post on Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Seattle Mariners News

  • Mariners-Red Sox Preview (The Associated Press)

    MarinersBloggin
    13 May 2012 | 9:47 pm
    When the Boston Red Sox have turned to their ace in recent times of turmoil, Jon Lester has rarely delivered a victory. View full post on Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Seattle Mariners News
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  • Fortier To Lead U.S. Eagles Men's Basketball Team In East Asia

    11 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Washington assistant men's basketball coach Paul Fortier will lead a group of Euroleague athletes and Division I athletes from around the country in a trip to East Asia this June, the U.S. Eagles Men's Basketball Team announced on Friday.

  • Men's Hoops To Tour Europe And Africa This Summer

    3 May 2012 | 2:07 pm
    The Husky Men's Basketball team will enhance its global presence this summer by playing a total of seven games against yet to be determined teams during a 15-day trip that will include stops in Spain, France, Monaco and Senegal.

  • Dentmon Named MVP of NBA D-League

    25 Apr 2012 | 10:01 am
    Justin Dentmon, who finished his Husky career in 2009, was named the MVP of the NBA Development League, as voted on by the league's 16 head coaches.

  • Tyreese Breshers: From Possible Death, To A Diploma

    18 Apr 2012 | 10:44 am
    The departing senior could have been a Charles Barkley-like rebounder and shot blocker for the Huskies at 6-7. And he could have been dead, had UW not detected Breshers' heart disease.

  • UW-UConn Announce Home-And-Home Series

    18 Apr 2012 | 8:43 am
    The University of Washington and University of Connecticut men's basketball teams will play each other in a home-and-home series starting in 2012-13, the two programs announced on Wednesday.
 
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  • Pac-12 update: Walton, Fortier and Thomas

    15 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    Here's a quick rundown of the happenings in the Pac-12 over the past week. --- It appears as if former UCLA great Bill Walton will call Pac-12 games on ESPN next season. --- Former Washington star Isaiah Thomas finished a distant seventh in the NBA Rookie of the Year race behind Cleveland's Kyrie Irving. Many believed Thomas, the Sacramento point guard, was among the top four rookies this season. It's no surprise Ricky Rubio and Kenneth Faried finished second and third respectively. Kawhi Leonard, Iman Shumpert and Klay Thompson, the former Washington State star, finished fourth, fifth and…
 
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    The Seattle Times: All You Can Eat

  • New Indian restaurant by 'world's best' Vij's coming to Seattle

    11 May 2012 | 2:01 pm
    For all its culinary delights, Seattle has never had an Indian restaurant the quality of Vij's in Vancouver, the famed fusion eatery hailed as one of the best in the world, where customers line up well before the doors open for a crack at warm hospitality, lamb popsicles, and jackfruit in black cardamom and cumin curry. Seattle's shortfall is set to change in November, when some of the Vij family is coming to us, in the form of a new restaurant called Shanik. It'll be spearheaded by Meeru Dhalwala (who runs Vij's and sister restaurant Rangoli with husband Vikram Vij), in a partnership with…

  • Weekend food picks: Cookbook swap, school lunch contest

    11 May 2012 | 11:16 am
    If your shelves and file cabinets are as stuffed with cookbooks as mine are, you'll want to head out to the Cookbook Swap and Recipe Exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (May 13) at the Burke Museum. Organizers are hoping you'll come trade your old cookbooks for treasures from other shelves, talk about food, and maybe even take in the Burke's "Hungry Planet: What The World Eats" exhibit. "It all started when Cathy (my wife and a fine cook of some renown) and Jackie Williams (historian and author of a couple of books on cooking in the Northwest in the 1800's) got together at Jackie's house…

  • Seattle chefs Matt Dillon and Tom Douglas win big at James Beard awards

    8 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    When Matt Dillon's mom heard he was a finalist in the 2012 James Beard Awards, known as the Oscars of the food world, she warned him that this was the year of the women, so to wait and see. In the end, the awards were a win all around. Dillon ("being a man, but from a long line of feminists") took home the top honors and a gleaming medal as Best Chef: Northwest at the award ceremony at Lincoln Center. Tom Douglas was named the nation's Outstanding Restaurateur, inspiring cheers and jubilation (he'd been a finalist enough times to inspire Susan Lucci references.) Dillon was thrilled for them…
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    urbnlivn, a seattle condo & real estate blog

  • Brand New Madison Park Modern

    Matt
    15 May 2012 | 6:49 pm
    2316 42nd Ave E is a sweet looking brand new Madison Park modern. Granted, a little pricey at $1.75m. The land was bought for $400k a year ago. Was the build out worth $337.5/square foot? It is 4,000 square feet, 4 beds, 2.5 baths. It was designed by Quinn Borseno at Playhouse Design Group. Claims views of Lake Washington. Tweet

  • Updated Seward Park Mid Century Modern

    Matt
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Most the mid-centuries we feature need a bit of work. Here’s one in Seward Park at, 5819 Seward Park Ave S, that’s been recently updated. Just hit the market for $825k. 3,240 square feet, two levels. And has a pool with what looks to be a sizeable detached building. Tweet

  • Phinney Row: Modern Built Green Townhomes

    Matt
    13 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Phinney fans, looking for a brand spanking new Built Green 4+ star place? From the builders of Malden 8, Phinney Row is at 4717-4723 Phinney Ave. N. There’s four units, priced around $500k. Move-ins starting mid-June. Tweet

  • Reader Question: Condo Management Companies

    Matt
    12 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    A reader is looking for condo management recommendations for a condo with 100-200 units. Any suggestions? I am wondering if you know of other Condo Management companies in Seattle? I saw you mentioned Madrona, as well as CWD. Do you know of any others? Any thoughts on the best of the best in Seattle? Tweet

  • April Condo Market Report: Prices Recovering! Nothing for Sale

    Matt
    11 May 2012 | 4:23 pm
    It has been absolutely way too long since we last looked at the condo market in Seattle. I’ve just been too infatuated with pretty houses and too busy skiing. And the fact that every time I wrote a report I got more depressed about the value of the two condos I bought in 2007. But I’ll despair no more, there is good news! So what’s going on with condos in the city of Seattle? Buyers are finding that there is nothing for sale (we are at an all time low for as long as we’ve been tracking things) but condo owners are psyched because it looks like we hit a bottom in…
 
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    Rain City Guide

  • FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Increased for Most and Reduced for Few Streamlined Refi’s

    Rhonda Porter
    28 Apr 2012 | 2:42 pm
    Earlier this month, FHA mortgage insurance premiums (both annual and upfront) were dramatically increased for purchases and refinances with exception to *some* FHA streamline refinances.  If you were preapproved with an FHA insured mortgage prior to April, you should check with your mortgage professional to make sure your preapproval is still valid with the increased mortgage payment.  Remember, it’s your mortgage payment (debt to income ratio) and down payment that determines how much home you qualify for. Upfront mortgage insurance premiums (typically financed) has been increased…

  • “Motivated Seller” ???

    ARDELL
    21 Apr 2012 | 2:42 pm
    Why is it that when you call to set up appointments to see homes that are for sale, the owner that gives you the longest song and dance, is the one that says “Motivated Seller”? It’s as if the agent is saying… I know the owner doesn’t appear to be motivated…but please ignore that. Generally an agent calls to make an appointment and says something like: “Hello. I am planning to show your home today between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.” The potential responses from the other end of the phone should be: 1) Thank You 2) NO…sorry, that’s not a good…

  • Buying New Construction – Choosing the Lot

    ARDELL
    18 Apr 2012 | 10:01 pm
    The first step in buying a new construction home, unless it is an already built “spec” home, is to choose the lot. However, not all lots can hold all homes. So to some extent you have to choose both the home to be built and the lot at the same time. Let’s look at a small subsection of a fairly standard looking new construction development as to variations of lots available. Choosing the lot is likely the most critical phase of buying a new construction home that is not a spec home. It used to be a lot easier to pick the best lot…or at least a good one. A standard lot…

  • New Case Strikes Down Release Provision in Rescission Form 51

    Craig
    3 Apr 2012 | 1:30 pm
    This post is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult an attorney, not a blog. Yesterday, Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals (which handles appeals from King Co. north to Canada on the west side of the Cascades) handed down a decision that addresses the terms of the standard NWMLS Form 51 Rescission. This form is routinely used by agents to formally and definitively rescind one contract before a client enters into another. The Form, drafted by attorneys on behalf of the NWMLS, includes this rather self-serving provision: RELEASE. The parties agree that the Agreement…

  • “NOT Grandma’s House” Open Sunday – Noon to 3

    ARDELL
    30 Mar 2012 | 1:30 pm
    8532 16th AVE NW Seattle – Ballard or Crown Hill? In City and not “Grandma’s House”. Recently there have been a lot of complaints in various forums and on blogs that the homes they are viewing in the prime neighborhoods of Seattle are all “Grandma Houses”. I’ve seen this phrase used both in The Redfin Forum and on Seattle Bubble. People are asking what is meant by “Grandma’s House”. Sunday from Noon to 3 p.m I will be at this home, which is clearly NOT “Grandma’s House”. It may be a “McMansion”…but…
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    The Waterland Blog for Des Moines, WA

  • City Releases Names of Five Finalists for Des Moines Police Chief Position

    Scott Schaefer
    14 May 2012 | 4:25 pm
    The City of Des Moines on Monday (May 14) announced five Finalists for the position of Police Chief: George Delgado, Commander, Vancouver, WA Charlie Dennis, former Chief of Police, Page, AZ John Dyer, Commander, Oak Harbor, WA Stephen MacKinnon, Chief of Police, Santa Paula, CA Christopher Shawkey, former Chief of Police, Costa Mesa, CA The position has been vacant since the retirement of Chief Roger Baker in June 2010, with Commander John O’Leary serving as interim chief since. The public will be able to informally meet and interact with the finalists during a reception hosted by the City…

  • Mother’s Day Garage Fire Extends to House and Car in Des Moines Sunday

    Scott Schaefer
    13 May 2012 | 12:16 pm
    South King Fire & Rescue is reporting that a 9-1-1 call came in at 7:57 a.m. Sunday morning (May 13), reporting heavy smoke and flames from the one car garage of a one story single family home in the 20800 block of 4th Place South in Des Moines (map below). Fire department units from two South King Fire stations in Des Moines were assisted by the Seatac Fire Department and the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department. Units arrived and found flames well above the roofline of the home. Two adult males were home at the time and evacuated safely from the house, but were later treated at the…

  • FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The Bird

    Scott Schaefer
    11 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    [EDITOR'S NOTE: Dave Markwell is taking this week off from writing, so this week we're re-running one of his previous columns.] by Dave Markwell I got flipped off by an old man the other day. I was driving down 7th Avenue and stopped at a crosswalk to allow a woman to cross the street. The lady was standing at the crosswalk and was looking around a little confused, but to me, still seemed to be intending to cross the street. Apparently, she was just confused and stepped back and did not cross. The old man behind me in a small silver car honked at me as I was waiting for the woman to see me…

  • Meet the Finalists for Des Moines Chief of Police at Public Reception May 21

    Scott Schaefer
    10 May 2012 | 4:21 pm
    The public is invited to meet the five finalists for the Des Moines Chief of Police at a reception hosted by the City on May 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 South 216th Street. The position has been vacant since the retirement of Chief Roger Baker in June 2010, with Commander John O’Leary serving as interim chief since. The public will be able to informally meet and interact with the candidates during the reception. No formal presentations or question and answer process will be conducted; however, a short written biography for each will be available.

  • Puget Sound Energy Plans Development at Des Moines Creek Business Park

    Scott Schaefer
    10 May 2012 | 12:40 am
    Click image to see larger version. Puget Sound Energy is planning a major presence – including a corporate office building and a warehouse – in Des Moines Creek Business Park at the south end of Sea-Tac International Airport. Des Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan, speaking to the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce during the annual mayor’s luncheon last month, said the Port of Seattle was expected to announce soon that a major tenant would locate there. The Port owns the 89-acre – and as yet undeveloped – business park, which is inside the Des Moines city limits, and operates the…
 
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  • Music for Medicine benefit – Wednesday, May 23rd

    LocalHealthGuide
    15 May 2012 | 7:29 pm
    The fifth annual Music for Medicine benefit will take place on Wednesday, May 23 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The event — sponsored by the Polyclinic Community Health Foundation, Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, and Sherman Clay Pianos — combines musical performances and a silent auction. Funds raised at last year’s event made it possible to provide more than $150,000 worth of medications for low-income or uninsured Polyclinic patients. All told, working with Kelley-Ross Pharmacy and The Polyclinic physicians, the Pharmacy Assistance program assisted more than 160…

  • The Polyclinic completes move to new Madison Center

    LocalHealthGuide
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    The Polyclinic has completed its move to its new flagship clinic in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. More than 120 physicians and other providers have made the move to the new Polyclinic Madison Center, a nine-story building at the corner of 7th and Madison, just east of I-5. The move consolidates many of The Polyclinic’s services, allowing patients to obtain both primary and specialty care under one roof, said Polyclinic Executive Director Lloyd David. “This is not only convenient for patients; it also facilitates collaboration between our physicians and other…

  • How much do top-ranked hospitals cost Medicare?

    KaiserHealthNews
    15 May 2012 | 11:01 am
    By Jordan Rau Can you cut health care spending without undermining the quality of care? It’s a major concern as Medicare prepares to prod hospitals to provide medical care more efficiently by giving bonuses to those whose patients cost less and taking money away from places that send the government higher bills. Last week, Kaiser Health News’ blog Capsules culled through the Medicare data to identify the hospitals whose patients cost Medicare the most, from the three days before admission to a month afterward. Here is an admittedly unscientific first pass at how the nation’s…

  • Doctors and insurers are key to fighting obesity

    KaiserHealthNews
    14 May 2012 | 11:19 am
    By Judith Graham This story was produced in collaboration with  Doctors assess patients’ breathing, heart rate and blood pressure routinely at office visits. Soon, they may be adding body mass index to that list too. Tracking this measure – an indicator of whether someone is obese or overweight – as if it were a vital sign at medical checkups is among a new set of strategies recommended for battling obesity, a concern that some experts predict will affect 42 percent of adults by 2030. Although professional medical societies have said for years that physicians should monitor…

  • American Pain Foundation shuts down as senators launch investigation of prescription narcotics

    ProPublica
    12 May 2012 | 11:59 pm
    by Charles Ornstein and Tracy Weber ProPublica, May 8 A version of this story was published in The Washington Post. As the U.S. Senate Finance Committee launched an investigation Tuesday into makers of narcotic painkillers and groups that champion them, a leading pain advocacy organization said it was dissolving “due to irreparable economic circumstances.” The American Pain Foundation, which described itself as the nation’s largest organization for pain patients, was the focus of a December investigation by ProPublica in The Washington Post that detailed its close ties to…
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    My Green Lake | Seattle's Green Lake Blog

  • My Green Lake is now a part of EveryBlock Seattle

    Amy Duncan
    8 May 2012 | 4:18 pm
    Hello My Green Lake readers, This month marks our three-year anniversary here on mygreenlake.com. Since the beginning, this site has been built using your contributions. Thank you for your story ideas, event information, neighborhood news, photographs and thoughtful discussion. We have some big news: Starting today, the conversation moves from mygreenlake.com to EveryBlock Seattle, a website that allows you to follow neighborhood news down to the block level and connect with your neighbors. Many of the stories you have seen on mygreenlake.com over the past three years have included…

  • Leonardo continues his walks around Green Lake

    Amy Duncan
    8 May 2012 | 12:56 pm
    Many thanks to Angela Fleet, Cultural Care Au Pair Local Childcare Coordinator, for sharing this photo of Leonardo, a regular Green Lake walker who is often fondly referred to as “Spanish Lessons Guy.” Leonardo, 86, has been walking around Green Lake with his “Spanish Lessons” vest for 18 years. “[Leonardo] had a lively conversation with the au pair from Venezuela about Hugo Chavez, which was pretty adorable,” Angela says.   ©Amy Duncan for My Green Lake | Seattle's Green Lake Blog, 2012. Permalink | Comment on this post Post tags: local…

  • African Rhythms Coffeehouse at St. Andrew’s

    Amy Duncan
    7 May 2012 | 11:12 pm
    The Center at St. Andrew’s (111 NE 80th St) is hosting an African Rhythms Coffeehouse on Friday, May 18, 2012, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. African drummers Frank Anderson and Tyler Richart along with international recording artist and singer Chava Mirel, will bring their friends and flair for an exciting evening of music and dancing. Frank Anderson Join us, with your own instrument if you wish, for a great night of music! Snacks and beverages provided. No reservations are required and there is a suggested donation of $10. All are welcome. For more information, contact thecenter [at]…

  • Residents say two loose dogs continue to chase other animals in Tangletown

    Amy Duncan
    7 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Tangletown resident Diana Moller asked us to share the following: I wanted to follow up on the March 1st report by my neighbor MJ Welling regarding two loose dogs who killed her cat in her front yard on NE 57th St. between 5th Ave. NE and Latona Ave. These dogs are still running loose and have been spotted several times on our street in the last two weeks. The neighbor who witnessed the kitty killing took these photos of the dogs last week: The neighbor said the dogs have collars and tags but because they run whenever someone tries to get close, no one can read the tags to find the erstwhile…

  • Update from SPD on recent burglaries and door-to-door solicitors

    Amy Duncan
    7 May 2012 | 6:48 pm
    Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator Terrie Johnston shares the following information: 1.        The North Precinct Burglary/Theft Unit continues to follow up on recent burglary arrests done by North Precinct patrol officers, and  due in some part to your watchfulness and good 9-1-1 calls.  The 19 year old serial occupied burglar and auto thief who was hitting the north end neighborhoods hard approx. 8 weeks ago has been charged with nearly 10 years.  He is in jail and won’t be released for a long time.  2.       A 39-year old, white female was…
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    A Million Cool Things to Do in Seattle

  • Seattle Cheese Festival – Seattle Things to Do #522

    Kevin
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Any cheeseheads in Seattle? The 8th annual Seattle Cheese Festival is happening at Pike Place Market where you can taste, celebrate and learn more about artisanal cheeses. In addition to sampling lots of tasty cheeses, the festival features educational seminars, cooking demos, a wine garden and wine tasting. The Seattle Cheese Festival runs from May 19-20, 2012 at Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle.

  • Syttende Mai Festival – Seattle Things to Do #521

    Kevin
    14 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Syttende Mai (17th of May) is Norwegian Constitution Day, celebrated by Norwegians around the world. Seattle was settled by many Scandinavians, so as you might guess, we’ve got a pretty neat Syttende Mai celebration. The day kicks off with a Norwegian luncheon at Leif Erickson Lodge, along with barneleker (children’s activities) and more Scandinavian food at the Nordic Heritage Museum. The afternoon has entertainment at Bergen Place (intersection of Market St and Leary) followed by the big 17th of May Parade. The parade starts at 6PM and draws ~20,000 folks, so come early, enjoy…

  • Trophy Cupcakes – Seattle Things to Do #520

    Shannon
    13 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    A treat from Trophy would be the icing on the cupcake this Mother’s Day – don’t you think? With flavors like red velvet, mocha, chocolate peanut butter and this special Mother’s Day edition – Lemon Raspberry (pictured above)  – your mom will think you are the sweetest. This local favorite has several cupcake shops around town and a party room at the Wallingford Center. They also do weddings and special orders. Not just for mothers! (Maybe she’ll share) Wallingford Center | University Village | The Bravern Bellevue | Pacific Place

  • West Seattle Garage Sale – Seattle Things to Do #519

    Shannon
    12 May 2012 | 9:05 am
    Welcome to the mecca of all garage sales… the West Seattle community garage sale starts today at 9AM and goes until 3PM. This is a festive day with over 250 households participating, selling all sorts of treasures. Go early for the best selection and don’t forget your dollar bills! West Seattle Garage Sale Map In other words – head to West Seattle and watch for signs

  • Northwest Trek Wildlife Park – Seattle Things to Do #518

    Shannon
    11 May 2012 | 9:40 am
    For a fun activity just over an hour south of Seattle, spend the day at Northwest Trek. This Douglas Fir-lined park is like a Northwest-themed zoo. Here you can see animals that would call the forest home – grizzly bears, wolves, and cougars; moose, bald eagles, and mountain goats. The Tram Tour allows you to see animals in their natural environment (the free roaming bison area is way cool) and the walking tour takes you through the park in more of a zoo-like setting. Speaking from experience, the river otters are a must-see and watch for the newest resident, the turkey vulture near…
 
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  • 7 Things To Do in Seattle This Week - All Under $10

    @girlsguidecity
    15 May 2012 | 12:54 am
    Whether you're looking to expand your network, learn about cultures or social causes, dance it up, or shop local - Seattle has got you covered this week!  Tuesday, May 15 Meet & Greet with Brown Paper Tickets Brown Paper Tickets Office - 309 N 36th Street, 2nd Floor 5:00-7:00pm - Free The Brown Paper Tickets team has some exciting things happening at their office in Fremont. This is an opportunity to enjoy some refreshments, meet and greet the team, fellow local event organizers, learn about how the services can help you with the next ticketed event you're hosting, or how you can…

  • Girls Guide Life: Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts - Seattle Edition

    @girlsguidecity
    10 May 2012 | 11:12 am
    Mother’s Day is this weekend. Yikes, right? If you haven’t had the chance to pick up a super fab gift for your mom yet, don’t fret! You can still find the perfect present, even if you don’t have time to hit the boutiques. Taking a little inspiration from Etsy’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide, I’ve created my own featuring all Seattle based Etsy artists.  Poshstreet Pillows makes super stylish pillow covers and with so many different patterns, colors and size combinations to choose from, you’re bound to find something to brighten up mom’s living room or bedroom. Consider a pop…

  • Girls Guide Life: Northwest Hope and Healing Heals Hearts

    LeenaHaija
    9 May 2012 | 2:39 pm
    We are all guilty of getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. We sweat the small stuff; we stress over outfits, time management, and co-worker conflicts.  Believe me, I am just as guilty.  Then I get the opportunity to attend an event like Northwest Hope and Healing's "Style '12 Fashion Event" and it really puts things into perspective.  While it combined fashion, drinks... and all things PINK, for many of us attending, the message was deeper.  Each fashion show model fought, is fighting, or is closely associated with someone fighting breast cancer. With a…

  • 7 Things To Do in Seattle This Week - All Under $10

    @girlsguidecity
    7 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Whether your a wine or beer conniosseur, looking to expand your professional network, a vintage seeker, or all of the above - Seattle has got you covered. Here are 7 things to do in Seattle this week - all on a dime. Enjoy!  Monday, May 7 Yelp's A Zoo Presents: A Yelp Safari Party! FRED Wildlife Refuge - 127 Boylston Ave E 7:00pm - Free Yelp and The World is Fun have teamed up to host free weekly parties full of local food, drink, and entertainment every Monday through May. Attendees are asked to donate funds to The World is Fun or simply purchase drink tokens to support the local…

  • Girls Guide Events: How Will You Spend Your Cinco de Mayo in Seattle?

    @girlsguidecity
    4 May 2012 | 10:59 am
    Still thinking about how you'll spend your Cinco de Mayo in Seattle? We've scoured the city's happenings to bring you this curated list of events that is sure to please every type of city girl. The Fitness Enthusiast Fiesta 5K Ole and Taco Truck Challenge: Cinco de Mayo may be known for the sombreros and excessive margarita drinking, but you've never been conventional so why start now? Rise and shine early this Cinco de Mayo and bask in a 5K run through Volunteer Park with several other fitness enthusiasts. Once you've worked your little booty off, enjoy your free admission to the Jose Cuervo…
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