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Saturday, November 22, 2008 - Page updated at 02:02 a.m.
King Co. budget saves some jobs, the fair
The Metropolitan King County Council gave preliminary approval to a 2009 budget that saves 19 sheriff's deputy positions, a public health clinic, and special courts.
MIKE SIEGEL / THE SEATTLE TIMES
New snow and more ways to enjoy it
Rosa Lopez, a college student from Puerto Rico, experiences snow for the first time Friday at Stevens Pass Ski Area, where 9 inches of new snow had fallen overnight. On Friday, the Summit at Snoqualmie got U.S. Forest Service approval to expand.
Mercer Island teen opts for charity at his bar mitzvah
A nationwide program encourages kids to offer financial assistance to non-Jews who helped save Jews during the Holocaust.
Aides: Clinton to accept State job
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State regulators: Can blogging be lobbying?
Ballmer is ordered to testify in Vista suit
Gates Foundation scaling back grant growth
"John Doe" gets 30 months for stealing more than 20 identities
Check the forecast before weekend travel
Master bladesmith adapts 1,200 years of knife-making tradition
In this season's Apple Cup, it's a battle of the bads
Living
Simple holiday traditions bring families together
Video-game reviews
"Guitar Hero: World Tour," "Bioshock" and "Secret of Mana"
Pets
Get ready for the new ski season with our in-depth online snow-sports section
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
3 boys arrested in alleged sexual assault at Franklin High School
$100M project near Yakima files for bankruptcy
State Patrol wants witnesses to man's impersonation of an officer
Top leaders re-elected in state Legislature
"Operation Clean Ride" nets long prison terms for cocaine traffickers
The Rev. Patricia Hunter | Take heart from blessings big and small
Local Digest | WSU president asks for $100K pay cut
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.
Reported pick for Treasury stirs Wall Street
Bush's final overseas venture?
Iraqis protest security pact with U.S.
Man's suicide involves drugs — and a webcam
Nebraska's safe-haven law is retooled
Mexico: Cartel bribed former drug czar
Witness in Stevens' trial says he was coached
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- Boeing warns of possible layoffs in 2009
- Officer defends his actions on Aurora Bridge
- Hit-and-run locker room theft ring busted, say feds
- Former teacher suspected of sexual misconduct
- Mariners' left-hander Eric O'Flaherty claimed by Atlanta Braves
- UW Basketball | Justin Dentmon, Isaiah Thomas lead UW to comeback win
- Leaks dampen Obama's plans
- Franklin HS student, 15, says boys tried to assault her in bathroom
- Wash. state preps for December execution
- Local men arrested in credit card, ID thefts from gyms
- Change can't be silenced; same-sex marriage will be legal
280 - Scratch Pinkel off the list, and a few links
62 - More on the coaching search
57 - Wash. state preps for December execution
43 - Officer defends his actions on Aurora Bridge
41 - Leaks dampen Obama's plans
35 - Will poor economy affect fundraising efforts to renovate UW, WSU football stadiums?
32 - Florida International post-game notes
28 - Bad economy won't stop massive road projects
26 - The pick. ... Huskies
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- Boeing warns of possible layoffs in 2009
- Restaurant review | Art of the Table restaurant: Welcome to his kitchen, now make yourself at home
- Boeing 787 fastener problems caused by Boeing engineers
- Local men arrested in credit card, ID thefts from gyms
- Palin pardons turkey while others slaughtered
- Boeing warns of possible layoffs in 2009
- Washington State Academy of Sciences launched
- Bad economy won't stop massive road projects
- WSU president takes $100,000 pay cut
- Nicole Brodeur | Teaching moment springs from school's shared sadness
3A Football | 83-yard TD dash puts Lakes over Eastside Catholic 18-14
Washington Redskins take on the look of Seahawks
Knicks trade former Ranier Beach standout Jamal Crawford to Warriors
College Men's Basketball | Taylor Rochestie, Cougars roll to easy win
3A Girls Soccer | Everett, Seattle Prep to play for title
3A Volleyball | Eastside Catholic falls short of title
NW Briefs | UW volleyball fends off WSU in four-set win
Concert review | Russian conductor's talents showcased in return engagement
Dance review: "Lost Action" weaves a sobering tale
Comedy review | "D-List" star Kathy Griffin brings her "A" game to the Paramount
Movie review | "Fuel": A persuasive argument for kicking our addiction to oil
Joan Baez: Hopeful, haunting new songs and old from a folk legend
Columbia Winery staying in Woodinville
Obama's likely choice veteran of Treasury agency
Frankly speaking, speech software better but still not great
AIG to sell ILFC to investor group including Udvar-Hazy
Q&A | Managing e-mail from three computers
Federal officials in Citigroup talks
Editorial | Applause goes to Wallace Foundation
Guest columnists | Port of Seattle: Don't increase tax revenues
Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist | Why the Democrats aren't spanking Joe Lieberman
World's biggest cruise ship launched; will carry 6,300 passengers
Passenger stays for three months at Mexico City airport
Yosemite to close many popular park cabins because of rockfall danger
Snoqualmie Pass to expand with 9 new lifts
NW slopes get a lift — and lots of other new stuff
How to plan an escape to Hawaii's sunny Oahu
Mervin Manufacturing shreds up snowboard design
There's no camping like snow camping

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Parenting | Lessons in curiosity and hugs for tots
Tips on cleaning pleated shades and splitting asters
Repair tips for doors that won't shut properly and bad furniture finishes
Simple ideas for a marvelous mud room
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