Washington

Taking oath, Constantine vows to change how county works

Standing in a historic downtown Seattle church sanctuary that he helped save, Dow Constantine took the oath of office and became the eighth King County executive this afternoon. ERIKA SCHULTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES Standing in a...

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Clearwire Escrow prices $920M senior notes offer

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - Wireless broadband service provider Clearwire Corp. said Clearwire Escrow Corp. has priced an offering of $920 million senior secured notes at 97.9 percent. The 12 percent notes, due 2015, are in addition...

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Home break-in ends in shootings, Everett police say

Two men shot each other after one of the men broke into the other man's house early Tuesday in South Everett, according to Everett police. By Seattle Times staff Two men shot each other after one of the men broke into the other...

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Chuckanut Drive to be closed up to a week

Both directions of Chuckanut Drive south of the Whatcom/Skagit County line will remain closed for up to a week as crews work to remove loose rock and stabilize the steep hillside above the highway. By Seattle Times staff Both...

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Clearwire Escrow prices $920M senior notes offer (AP)

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Wireless broadband service provider Clearwire Corp. said Clearwire Escrow Corp. has priced an offering of $920 million senior secured notes at 97.9 percent. The 12 percent notes, due 2015, are in addition to...

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Garcia's 24 points lead Seattle over Utah 77-74

Charles Garcia had 24 points and eight rebounds as Seattle knocked off Utah 77-74 on Tuesday night. The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Charles Garcia had 24 points and eight rebounds as Seattle knocked off Utah 77-74 on...

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'Mr. Fox' is truly 'Fantastic'

A review of Wes Anderson's stop-motion animated feature "Fantastic Mr. Fox," featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray. Seattle Times movie critic Moira Macdonald gives the movie four stars out of a...

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Reminder: Tom Bainter-Mat Taylor live chat

I just wanted to remind everyone that Skyline's Mat Taylor and Bothell's Tom Bainter will be at The Seattle Times from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday for a live chat. The two coaches will be talking about the Saturday's 7...

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Off-reservation Indian gambling raises concerns

By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press Writer RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) - An Indian tribe wants to build a grand, $1.5 billion, Las Vegas-style casino resort on a swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay _ a spot more than 100...

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Happy Hour | Boom Noodle's hearty ramen hits the spot

Boom Noodle, in Seattle and Bellevue, offers a happy-hour menu of ramen dishes that serve as dinners — perfect on a wet Seattle night. It's a cold and wet fall Seattle evening. You know what sounds good about now? A hearty bowl...

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