Seattle-Tacoma, Washington News

Mistakes may cost thousands their votes
Tens of thousands of eligible voters in at least six key states have been removed from the rolls or have been blocked from registering in...
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:24 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

"The Willie Hortonization of Obama"
While the Obama campaign has fended off racially rooted attacks since its inception, analysts say the ones surfacing in recent days have been more overt, arriving as many undecided voters are making their final decision.
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:24 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Persuading professionals to stay is tough task for Iraq
Naqi Shakir sits on a sagging mattress pushed against a wall. His wife and two daughters perch on tattered sofas and chairs crowded into...
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:22 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Polls declare Obama victor of 2nd debate
Barack Obama beat John McCain in Tuesday night's debate in the view of many who watched, according to polls. An online Ipsos/McClatchy poll found that undecided voters thought Obama won by 61 to 39 percent.
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:21 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Man arrested in connection with Federal Way transit center stabbing
Federal Way police arrested a 19-year-old suspect this morning in connection with a stabbing two weeks ago at a transit center.
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:19 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Suspect Arrested In Transit Center Stabbing
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kirotv.com  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:15 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

"The Eleventh Man": The fates of legendary football teammates play out in WWII
Ivan Doig's sweeping new novel, "The Eleventh Man," follows the fates of a legendary Montana football team that enlists during World War II.
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:10 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Strikes force Iran to halt new sales tax
A series of private-sector strikes has forced the Iranian government to suspend the implementation of a new sales tax born most heavily by the politically powerful merchant class, marking a setback for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's plans for economic change.
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:05 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Some evidence ruled out in Stevens trial
The corruption case against Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, suffered a blow Wednesday when a federal judge ruled that prosecutors erred and...
The Seattle Times  –  Oct 9, 2008 6:05 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Shooting spree suspect curses at judge
Isaac Zamora mumbled throughout the rest of the 10-minute hearing in Skagit County Superior court Thursday as his arraignment for a shooting spree that left six people dead was delayed.
KOMO-TV  –  Oct 9, 2008 5:56 PM [GMT]  –  comment?