Stories for Aug. 13, 2007

M's, their fans, and the media are bullish on their postseason prospects, but it may just be bull

Mon, Aug 13, 5 a.m.

By Mike Henderson

It's a growth industry in Seattle: Everyone's watching the Mariners count their way down to what they hope will be their first postseason appearance in six years. But the bears are lurking.

Is Tim Eyman's I-960 unconstitutional?

Mon, Aug 13, 5 a.m.

By Daniel Jack Chasan

Eyman's at it again, throwing up hurdles to raising taxes. As usual, the initiative is already in the courts, with opponents trying to declare I-960 unconstitutional. The court rulings in this area are so muddy that there's no easy call on whether Eyman is on safe legal footing.