Stories for Sept. 30, 2008

A deal is near for Times Co. real estate

Tue, Sep 30, 3:16 p.m.

Can real estate agents save the Seattle Times Co. from bankers? The company this week was said to be very close to finding buyers for four-plus acres of land in the South Lake Union neighborhood — deals that would bring in badly needed cash to keep the newspaper company in good standing with lenders.

Sausage Links, cheap shot edition

Tue, Sep 30, 2:10 p.m.

By Clark Fredricksen

The folks at Horse's Ass report that while state Attorney General Rob McKenna has already filed suit against the Building Industry Association of Washington for multiple campaign finance violations, new evidence suggests that Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi may have "actively solicited funds" on behalf of the BIAW. If it's true it would be a deadly blow to Rossi's campaign. While the big papers haven't yet caught on, I guarantee you'll be reading about "buildergate" tomorrow. ...

Move the meter: 'Buildergate' gains media legs

Tue, Sep 30, noon

By David Brewster

Campaign contributions by a builder association, used to campaign against Gov. Chris Gregoire, have prompted a state attorney general's investigation, and that could mean bad headlines for GOP challenger Dino Rossi.

The bailout rejection sets the stage for a tough week

Tue, Sep 30, 7 a.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

It will be a few more days before either the House or Senate take another stab at saving the American economy. Meanwhile, markets will be in turmoil and two vice presidential candidates face a challenging national debate.