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Friday, March 07, 2008
Capitol Break: The Olympian's political team brings you daily noontime video updates from the Capitol during this year's legislative session at www.theolympian.com. Look for 'Capitol Break' on the top of the page.
Linehan's story to be shown on '48 Hours'
Mechele Linehan, who awaits sentencing for a first-degree murder conviction in an Alaska jail cell, will be the focus of a two-hour "48 Hours" episode at 9 p.m. Saturday on CBS.
Violin teacher convicted of 2 arson charges in firebombing
A former Olympia resident was convicted Thursday of two arson charges for her role in the 2001 firebombing that destroyed a University of Washington research center, but jurors spared her from the harshest punishment sought by federal prosecutors.
Investors may pay to keep Sonics
SEATTLE - The city of Seattle is making a last-ditch effort to save the SuperSonics and is calling on some heavy hitters in local business. • Draft KeyArena legislation (PDF) • NBA officials will tour Okla. City to scout Sonics relocation request • Seattle asks Legislature to improve Key Arena for Sonics
Toxic-toys bill faces possible delay in Senate
High-paid lobbyists and controversial amendments could doom a bill in the state Legislature aimed at protecting children from lead in toys.
Army: Psychiatrists needed on warfronts
U.S. troops on the battlefield found it harder to get the mental health care they needed last year, when violence rose in Afghanistan and new tactics pushed soldiers in Iraq farther from their operating bases.
School levy failure pinpointed
Neighborhoods on the outskirts of Lacey had among the highest rejection rates for the North Thurston Public Schools maintenance and operations levy, according to a precinct analysis by The Olympian.
Five arraigned in Evergreen riot
Four students at The Evergreen State College were among five people arraigned Thursday on charges stemming from the destruction of a sheriff's patrol car. They must adhere to a 10 p.m. curfew and are not allowed to have contact with one another as they await the disposition of their charges.
Rochester lays out 2-year levy plan on April 22 ballot
In an attempt to avoid sending layoff notices to teachers, the Rochester School District will ask voters on the April 22 ballot to pass a two-year maintenance and operations levy. Voters rejected a four-year levy last month.
River Ridge girls top Tumwater to reach semis
TACOMA - Familiar rivals met yet again. Photo gallery: River Ridge vs Tumwater 2A Girls State Basketball Quarterfinals 2008 More: High School sports
Summer car fuel prices are early this year
OLYMPIA - A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was selling for an average $3.46 on Thursday, the same as the record set on May 18 last year, AAA reported.
Be proud, read aloud: Now is the perfect time to dive into books
Whether it's a Dr. Seuss story or a classic novel, there's nothing like listening to a good book - hearing a reader's cadence, expression and interpretation of how he or she thinks the story should go.
Coastal clam digs bring fantastic fishing for surf perch
It seems like just about everyone in Western Washington races to the coast for a razor clam season. |
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