AltWeeklies Wire
The Seattle Mariners' $2.5 Million Paint Jobnew
Due to an alleged missed filing deadline, taxpayers may be on the hook for a multi-million-dollar stadium paint job.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
04-14-2008 |
Sports
Former U.S. Attorney Hits the White House Hardnew
John McKay has written what sounds like a closing argument for locking up most of the Bush administration.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
03-18-2008 |
Politics
The White House Candidates in Your Neighborhoodnew
In Washington state, it's not just about the Clintons and Obamas of this campaign.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Snub Gays, Buy Microsoft?new
Rev. Ken Hutcherson is urging his anti-homosexual followers to buy up stock to theoretically gain some control and reverse the company's support for gay-rights measures in the state.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-22-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
New DNA Methods May Throw Doubt on More Convictionsnew
The reversal in Ted Bradford's case is the first in what Washington convicts hope, and prosecutors fear, may be a new wave of DNA-based appeals that can cloud a case, without clearly deciding it, years after the jury reached its verdict.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-14-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Death Sentencenew
The feds throw the book at King County's jail as inmate fatalities skyrocket.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Seattle Barista's Suit Against Starbucks Heading to Courtnew
The coffee giant's leases may violate antitrust laws.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
12-03-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Starbucks, business & labor
Welcome Aboard Blackwater Airlinesnew
After a deadly crash, one Washington family tries to bring the notorious military contractor to account.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-21-2007 |
War
Tags: Blackwater, war & peace
Courtney Love Settles Last of Her Nirvana Money Disputesnew
Attorneys helped Kurt Cobain's widow win as much as $9 million.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-25-2007 |
Music
Fort Lewis Rangers Rack Up Accidental Casualtiesnew
Four of the fort's nine Ranger fatalities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and training exercises since 2004 have been caused by accidents, including the notorious friendly-fire death of Cpl. Pat Tillman.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-18-2007 |
War
Could a DUI Arrest Help Richard Pope Get Elected?new
His King County Council opponent, incumbent Jane Hague is, as has been well-chronicled, battling the recent revelation of a June DUI arrest.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-10-2007 |
Politics
More Undersea Explosions Coming to Washington?new
Environmentalists -- some already mulling a lawsuit for underwater tests -- say a new Navy plan poses a broader risk to Puget Sound and its marine life.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-10-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Abramoff's Former Lobbying Firm Mounts a Comebacknew
Now known as K&L Gates, they've brought in more than $13 million in billings.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
This Canadian Pot Dealer is Campaigning for Ron Paulnew
Why, you ask? He's looking for a pardon.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
08-13-2007 |
Politics
But What If They Weren't Gay?new
The worst internal scandal in NSA history was blamed on Cold War defectors' homosexuality -- but formerly classified Pentagon and NSA documents appear to clear them of the sexual charges.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
07-23-2007 |
History
Tags: history
