Stories for Aug. 10, 2010

Ted Stevens' life often revolved around air travel

Tue, Aug 10, 10 p.m.

For a young reporter who believed in little of what Stevens represented, one quick trip with the senator was impressive enough to follow him from a distance for decades.

King County tax vote: save-the-puppies packaging

Tue, Aug 10, 5:27 p.m.

By Jason Shindler

The sales tax measure going before voters in November is structured to put puppies and law enforcement up front. But is this really the best the county could do?

Rebuilt Sounders are well-armed for finish

Tue, Aug 10, 12:10 p.m.

By Peter Miller

You're in for some good football, Seattle: The Sounders needed Freddie Ljunberg last year, but this team is better now that he's gone. And their weaponry has never been better.

Seattle falls behind nation in income growth

Tue, Aug 10, 8:56 a.m.

By David Brewster

New Commerce figures show the West Coast cities lagging the country. Regions such as Richland and Bremerton, with stronger government or military spending, buck the trend.

Mark Twain: a model for local-eating moderns?

Tue, Aug 10, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

As a new book shows, the famous American author provides a great lens for exploring regional foods and their preparation, from Northwest 'Olys' to the art of cooking raccoon.