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Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Page updated at 12:42 p.m.
NEW - 11:39 AM
Viaduct options: from $800M to $3.5B
The state released its cost estimates for the replacement, and tunnel options come in as the most expensive: $3.5 billion for one and $2.7 billion for the other.
DOUG MCFARLANE
Your guide to Northwest slopes
Ready to hit the slopes? Whistler/Blackcomb's new gondola, Peak to Peak is just one of the new attractions to check out in the Snow-Sports Special. Get ski and boarding conditions all winter long with webcams, snow alerts and more.
787 problems caused by Boeing engineers
The glitch has mechanics replacing thousands of fasteners on every one of the new planes.
UPDATE - 12:20 PM
Feds: Renton man made $3M in illegal eBay sales
UPDATE - 12:26 PM
Congress to automakers: Let's see your business plan
$5B budget gap stuns lawmakers
NEW - 12:14 PM
6 King County sites in the running for a new jail
NEW - 12:02 PM
State to pay more than $6 million to former foster children of abusive woman
As third Sea-Tac runway opens, some seek a fourth
UPDATE - 12:40 PM
Dems: Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job
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Movie review
"Twilight" is a teen love story without much bite
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"Embryo adoption" gives some couples hope
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Check out NW Weekend's Snow-Sports Special in today's newspaper and online:
Whistler-Blackcomb's new gondola takes lifts to new heights | Best snow-sports gear
A lot to like about E. Washington skiing | No camping like snow camping | More stories
Mountain in Cascades renamed for wilderness photographer Ira Spring
King County elections-chief job may see lots of candidates
UPDATE - 10:41 AM
Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep
NEW - 09:32 AM
Another supposed mammoth bone found at site south of Kennewick
Haida carver bringing magic back by hand
Mother of Aberdeen burn victim urges anyone with information to come forward
Jerry Large | Change can't be silenced; same-sex marriage will be legal
A Seattle Times Investigation
Culture of resistance
The drug-resistant germ MRSA lurks in Washington hospitals, carried by patients and staff and fueled by inconsistent infection control. This stubborn germ is spreading at an alarming rate, but no one has tracked these cases — until now.
UPDATE - 12:11 PM
Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects at Gitmo
Bush on verge of easing endangered species rules
U.N.: Iran has 1 bomb's worth of nuclear fuel
UPDATE - 11:45 AM
Baghdad plans to kill stray dogs
Japan stabbings linked to botched pension records
Mexico's drug wars spread violence to U.S.
Lavish West Bank tomb thought to be King Herod's
UPDATE - 12:20 PM
Pyramid scheme boss deported to Colombia
Photo gallery | Spacewalk at the space station
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- Palin faces ethics complaint over Van Susteren interview
- Aurora Bridge fatal leap will be reviewed by police
- WaMu job losses in Seattle could total thousands
- Boeing 787 fastener problems caused by Boeing engineers
- Flight attendant helped land jet after pilot's mental breakdown
- Washington's higher ed prepares for cuts up to $600M
- Mariners will introduce Wakamatsu as new manager today
- Who's hiring? WaMu's bankrupt parent company Washington Mutual Inc.
- New forecast: State budget shortfall $5B
- Charges filed in prostitution scheme at three "spas"
- Big raises in SPEEA pact with Boeing
173 - New forecast: State budget shortfall $4.6B 99
- Change can't be silenced; same-sex marriage will be legal 74
- Football coach advisory committee named 65
- Rivals.com reports Haywood to interview for UW job 60
- $5 billion budget gap means Washington faces painful cuts 53
- More on Haywood 47
- Wakamatsu: "a young, talented team" 41
- Fixing the Huskies 39
- A bit more on the advisory committee 27
- Washington's higher ed prepares for cuts up to $600M
- WaMu job losses in Seattle could total thousands
- State to begin tracking hospital cases tied to deadly germ MRSA
- With dog's help, clues to orcas' decline found in whale scat
- Boeing 787 fastener problems caused by Boeing engineers
- How our hospitals unleashed a MRSA epidemic
- Wallace Foundation awards $7.7M to local arts groups
- MRSA: Patients revolt against hospital secrecy
- New forecast: State budget shortfall $5B
- New gondola at Whistler-Blackcomb takes ski lifts to new heights
Six things Huskies, Cougars need to fix their teams
Ex-Seahawk Jim Zorn's approach helps him stand out in coaching role
UW Men's Basketball | Huskies look for right mix with guards
UW Women's Basketball | Huskies women fall to Weber State, 77-66
New gondola at Whistler-Blackcomb takes ski lifts to new heights
Prep Football Notebook | 4A clash between Skyline, Auburn just perfect
NW Briefs | WWU, SPU women's soccer to meet in tourney
Get in the game and play The Seattle Times' annual football prediction contest by guessing the outcome of 10 college and pro contests. Compete with friends and family for a weekly prize of $100. Note: only one entry per contestant per week.
Peter Matthiessen wins National Book Award for "Shadow Country"
Book review | "A Great Idea at the Time": Molding the middle-class mind
Book review | "2666": Restless writer takes saga on convoluted route
Dismissed Robert Irvine returns to Food's "Dinner Impossible"
Warren Miller's "Children of Winter" screens at McCaw Hall
Odds and Ends | Hugh Jackman's wife unfazed by husband's "Sexiest Man" distinction
Who's hiring? WaMu's bankrupt parent company Washington Mutual Inc.
Microsoft's Ballmer: We're done discussing Yahoo acquisition
UPDATE - 09:45 AM
Fed sees economic woes persisting into next year
Expeditors International to ban bias based on sexual orientation
DHL will cut up to 255 Seattle-area workers
UPDATE - 09:19 AM
Ford shuffles manufacturing executive lineup
Euro falls against dollar to $1.2529
Layoff ledger
Layoffs of 20 employees or more at companies in Washington.
To see all layoffs by company Go to Database
Editorial | The MRSA mess: a culture of resistence
Charting the next political stars for local and state office
A secretary of state speaks for the president
A lot to like, including price, in Eastern Washington ski vacations
NW slopes get a lift — and lots of other new stuff
NEW - 11:55 AM
How to plan an escape to Hawaii's sunny Oahu
NEW - 10:36 AM
Airport workers get anti-stress training for holiday travel
NEW - 10:46 AM
How to get deals on hotel rooms
NEW - 09:41 AM
Delta drops preferred seats-for-sale program
Travel Troubleshooter | Extra rental-car charges add up fast
Will your house — or a neighbor's —be a bright beacon of joy this December? Tell us about it
Building a home away from home for Thanksgiving
eHarmony agrees to provide same-sex matches
Wine Adviser | Keep your Thanksgiving wine choices fresh
Garden calendar | A listing of garden events, classes and sales.
Recipe: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tahini
Recipe: Braised Chicken Thighs in Spanish Almond Sauce
Ginkgo biloba fails dementia study
Cookie mail out
UPDATE - 11:55 AM
Couple accused of embezzling $800,000
NEW - 11:12 AM
Man drew up "sex contracts" with alleged victims
NEW - 11:04 AM
Supreme Court upholds Kittitas County wind farm
NEW - 10:15 AM
Discipline program at Richland school riles parents
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Nine to Thrive
Michelle Goodman blogs about work/life balance.
The Obama administration job application: Is keeping your nose clean online and off so much for a high-profile employer to ask?
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Michelle Goodman blogs about work/life balance.
The Obama administration job application: Is keeping your nose clean online and off so much for a high-profile employer to ask?
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2008's most fuel-efficient cars
Choosing a new car? Weigh the impact of your choice on your wallet and on the planet.
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Choosing a new car? Weigh the impact of your choice on your wallet and on the planet.
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Wednesday, Nov. 19
Capture a memory and own a moment with photo reprints, digitally reproduced on archive-quality paper. Plus, create mugs, mousepads, puzzles and notecards using your favorite images.
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- Spacewalk at the International Space Station | News
- Men's College Basketball | UW vs Cleveland State | Sports
- Movies | "Twilight" | Features
Embryo adoption
Jeff and Maria Lancaster of Snoqualmie share their story of their daughter, Elisha, who came to them as a donated embryo.
Top video | World | Science / Tech | Entertainment
NEW - 11/20, 12:19 PM
High School Sports Blog | Eastside Catholic, Mount Spokane move on
NEW - 11/20, 12:05 PM
Womens Hoops Blog | Sue Bird feeds Sylvia Fowles for possible first EuroLeague dunk
NEW - 11/20, 12:02 PM
Husky Football Blog | Thursday lunchtime links and notes
NEW - 11/20, 11:43 AM
Husky Men's Basketball Blog | On guard
NEW - 11/20, 11:17 AM
Festival blog | Post from Marian Liu's phone (#1015207729)
NEW - 11/20, 10:27 AM
Microsoft Pri0 | Microsoft preparing to sell more bonds
NEW - 11/20, 08:51 AM
All You Can Eat | Get 'em while they're hot! My recipe for buttermilk rolls, perfect for Thanksgiving
NEW - 11/19, 11:22 PM
Best Seat in the House | Seahawks: It's Not in the Cards This Year.
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