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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Police Shoot Suspect in Seattle Officer's Murder

Christopher M. Monfort Tools Related Content Story Updated: Nov 7, 2009 at 12:13 AM PST TUKWILA, Wash. -- Just after a memorial service for slain Seattle police Officer Tim Brenton concluded Friday afternoon, officers shot and arrested a suspect in the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Seattle Center Hosts Safeco Insurance Fest�l: Hmong New Year Celebration 11/7

Participate in the Lunar New Year through storytelling, dance, embroidery, music and the customary courtship ritual of ball tossing at Safeco Insurance Fest�l: Hmong New Year Celebration, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Center House.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:11:00 GMT

Lead widens in Tacoma mayor race

Marilyn Strickland appears headed to the Tacoma mayors office. After the latest ballot counts Friday evening, the first-term Tacoma city councilwomans lead swelled to 723 votes over architect Jim Merritt in the race to become the citys next
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT

Pierce County Health Department sets new priorities for flu vaccine

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued tough new guidelines for who should be eligible to be vaccinated for swine flu, citing a critical shortage of the H1N1 vaccine in the county. Starting Monday, only pregnant women and health care
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:03:00 GMT

During memorial, action in Seattle officer shooting case

Police on Friday said they shot and wounded a man sought in the Halloween night killing of a Seattle police officer, just as a massive memorial service for officer Timothy Brenton drew to a close. The shooting occurred as Seattle detectives pursued a tip
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT

FHFA reaffirms 'undercapitalized' status for FHLB Seattle

The Federal Housing Finance Agency reaffirmed the status of Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle as "undercapitalized" under its prompt corrective action regulation due to uncertainty concerning the bank's collateral values and potential for future losses
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT

Seattle Police Statement on shooting investigation

Seeking a vehicle of interest This statment was read by Assistant Chief Jim Pugel at a Seattle Police Headquarters news briefing on November 5th, 2009 at 3 p.m. “While I cannot discuss all of our current investigation details and methods, please know
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:26:00 GMT

FHLB Seattle Still "Undercapitalized," Regulator Says

The FHFA said late Friday that the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle remains "undercapitalized" and will not be allowed to redeem or repurchase stock or pay dividends.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Slain Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton mourned by community and colleagues

Memories of Brenton flooded over a crowded KeyArena on Friday as thousands of law-enforcement officers and firefighters from across the state, along with others from Canada, California, Oregon and Idaho, paid tribute to the slain Seattle police officer.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT

First Seattles Best Coffee opens in Houston

Seattles Best Coffee has announced that its first Houston-area franchise opened in the lobby level of Williams Tower by the Galleria. The kiosk is the first of 10 Seattles Best Coffee franchise locations planned to be opened during the next five years by
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:17:00 GMT

Seattle team wins $900,000 in space elevator games

A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space - an idea spurred by science fiction novels. The team's robotic machine raced up more than 2,950 feet (900 meters) of cable dangling
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:16:00 GMT

Seattle team wins $900,000 in space elevator games

The team's robotic machine raced up more than 2,950 feet (900 meters) of cable dangling from a helicopter. Powered by a ground-based laser pointed up at the robot's photo voltaic cells that converted the light into electricity, the LaserMotive machine
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:26:00 GMT

Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...

By Jackson Holtz Herald Writer SEATTLE -- Thousands of people were expected to pay final respects today to Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton who was gunned down on Halloween. Tributes for the Marysville man, 39, include a motorcade of more than
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games

LOS ANGELES --A space elevator may not be rocket science but it can be just as complicated -- and rewarding. After three years without a winner in a NASA-backed competition to develop the science fiction space elevator concept, a team from Seattle on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT

No charge will be filed in death of Everett pedestrian

Herald staff EVERETT ? The Washington State Patrol has nearly completed its investigation into the death of a pedestrian at Evergreen Way and Airport Road, trooper Keith Leary said Friday. The man, 48, of Everett, was hit by a 2004 Cadillac on Thursday
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Everett pastor plans benefit to aid tsunami victims in his native Samoa

Today's lunch proceeds will also finance Thanksgiving meal By Noah HaglundHerald Writer EVERETT ? They call him Papa Kila. For the past year, Kila Leapaga Sr., a pastor with A Ray of Hope Mission, has been hosting free breakfasts out of a Hewitt Avenue
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Shot ends search for man sought in killing of Seattle police officer

By Gene Johnson Associated Press SEATTLE ? Police shot and wounded a man Friday sought in connection with the Halloween killing of a Seattle police officer, just as a massive memorial service for the officer drew to a close. The shooting occurred as
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Thousands honor slain Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton

By Jackson HoltzHerald Writer SEATTLE ? Timothy Brenton grew up wanting to be a police officer. Ever since he was old enough to play cops and robbers, Brenton knew he would follow his father into a career in law enforcement, friends said. The veteran
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games

After three years without a winner in a NASA-backed competition to develop the science fiction space elevator concept, a team from Seattle on Friday collected $900,000 after its laser-powered robotic machine raced up more than 2,950 feet of cable
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:49:00 GMT

Seattle Approves Big Housing Levy

Seattle voters came through again, passing a seven-year, $145 million levy for affordable housing Tuesday. The levy amounts to about $79 a year for the average homeowner in the city. About $104 million is expected to fund the construction or preservation
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:39:00 GMT

Former Seattle University Student Joins the Paramount Business Services Management Program in the Kent Area of Washinton State

Darrell Divers, a onetime Seattle University student and current McDonald's Corp manager, adds to his business profile through the Paramount Business Services affiliate management program. It is his goal to take these principles in business and lend them
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:38:00 GMT

Former Seattle University Student Joins the Paramount Business Services Management Program in the Kent Area of Washinton State

Darrell Divers, a onetime Seattle University student and current McDonald's Corp manager, adds to his business profile through the Paramount Business Services affiliate management program. It is his goal to take these principles in business and lend them
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:38:00 GMT

Former Seattle University Student Joins the Paramount Business Services Management Program in the Kent Area of Washinton State

Darrell Divers, a onetime Seattle University student and current McDonald's Corp manager, adds to his business profile through the Paramount Business Services affiliate management program. It is his goal to take these principles in business and lend them
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:38:00 GMT

Former Seattle University Student Joins the Paramount Business Services Management Program in the Kent Area of Washinton State

Darrell Divers, a onetime Seattle University student and current McDonald's Corp manager, adds to his business profile through the Paramount Business Services affiliate management program. It is his goal to take these principles in business and lend them
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:37:00 GMT

Seattle area projects breaking ground

Swedish Hosptial is building the first new hospital on the eastside in 25 years. NSCC to Break Ground On Employment Center Seattle - The new Center for Employment and Education at North Seattle Community College (NSCC) is designed to set a new standard
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:09:00 GMT

No. 1 Bellevue rolls past Rainier Beach in 3A game

at 11:39 PM Comments (0) Print view Share Joey Mangliardi rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns and No. 1 Bellevue cruised to a 34-0 win over Rainier Beach of Seattle in a preliminary... Related Scores & stats Schedule/results Standings Leaders
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:02:00 GMT

Police shoot suspect in Seattle officer's murder

Tukwila police spokesman Mike Murphy said investigators were following up on leads on the murder at an apartment complex when the man flashed a handgun and was shot by three Seattle detectives. 'Seattle PD detectives were out here, following up on a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:47:00 GMT

Seattle Thunderbirds lose third straight game

at 10:47 PM Comments (0) Print view Share For the Seattle Thunderbirds, that sick feeling on Friday night wasn't all about the flu that wiped out 14 players on the team's recent... KENT ? For the Seattle Thunderbirds, that sick feeling on Friday night
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:28:00 GMT

Western Hockey League | Seattle Thunderbirds lose third straight game

Hockey 47F Comments (0) Print view Share Sena Acolatse opened the scoring with a second-period goal for Seattle, but the Spokane Chiefs had the final word in a 3-1 victory in Western Hockey League action Friday night at ShoWare Center. KENT ? Sena
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:11:00 GMT

Suspect shot as Seattle mourns slain officer

While a massive memorial service for slain Officer Timothy Brenton neared its finish at KeyArena Friday afternoon, fellow officers with the Seattle Police Department shot a man they believe to be responsible for Brenton's death. The shooting occurred in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:10:00 GMT