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Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - Page updated at 12:04 p.m.

UPDATE - 11:23 AM
2 officers shot; suspect killed

Pierce County sheriff's deputies Nick Hausner and Kent Mundell were wounded responding to a call.

Family had sought protection from suspect Gallery

Wounded sergeant known for patience NEW

Boeing's 787 chief project engineer says although the plane is over its target weight, it will still meet distance, payload and fuel-efficiency goals. Above, a Dreamliner departs from Paine Field in Everett on the company's second test flight of the plane this morning.

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UPDATE - 12:01 PM

Heavy 787 will meet goals, Boeing says

Boeing's 787 chief project engineer says although the plane is over its target weight, it will still meet distance, payload and fuel-efficiency goals. Above, a Dreamliner departs from Paine Field in Everett on the company's second test flight of the plane this morning.

NEW - 11:54 AM

Toddler and mother found dead in S. Seattle

A woman and her 14-month-old daughter were found dead in their S. Seattle home this morning.

Charity to benefit from home rentals at Olympics

Nature lovers prepare for Christmas Bird Count

Kent police say 14-year-old girl wasn't first victim of flasher

UPDATE - 10:18 AM

Former Microsoft exec selected as new cyber coordinator

UPDATE - 11:29 AM

Stocks rise for 3rd day after jump in home sales

UPDATE - 10:45 AM

Appeals jury cuts sentence in half for Amanda Knox co-defendant

NEW - 11:53 AM

Police look into rental car in missing mom case

UPDATE - 10:29 AM

Power outage hits Seattle's Capitol Hill, First Hill

Garbage collector issues $50,000 challenge to 5 neighborhoods

UPDATE - 11:55 AM

Dems, White House predict success on health care

Former WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes coaching at Mercer Island | Steve Kelley

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W. Seattle Blog | Landmark home's owner loses appeal

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The Business of Giving

Kristi Heim takes a fresh look at the economy of good intentions: philanthropy, non-profits and socially motivated business.

NEW - 12/18, 01:39 PM

Need on the job training? Earth is hiring

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Summary Box: Microsoft has to change Word software

Court bans sale of Word; Microsoft has fix ready

Court bans sale of Word; Microsoft has fix ready

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UPDATE - 11:47 AM
2 officers shot in Pierce County; suspect killed

Family had sought protection from man suspected of shooting deputies

NEW - 11:52 AM
Wounded sergeant known for patience, professionalism

Chef a 'staple' in Macy's kitchen | Nicole Brodeur

Sharp increase in Seattle robberies, assaults; murders, rapes down

Another power outage on First Hill and Capitol Hill | The Blotter

Kingston bank robbery disrupts traffic, ferry travel | The Blotter

Man charged with murder in girlfriend's stabbing in Leschi | The Blotter

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Madagascar police use tear gas against protesters

Dust storm leads to wrecks in Arizona

Board OKs expansion of Calif. toxic waste facility

FBI helped Calif officials in 1993 Jackson probe

Some Romanians nostalgic 20 years after communism

Texas to destroy baby blood taken without consent

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UPDATE - 10:07 AM
DC police union blasts chief's snowball fight slam

UPDATE - 11:55 AM
Experts: NY dog is 1st in nation with swine flu

NEW - 10:36 AM
Ruling expected on U.S. man's Brazil custody fight

NEW - 11:55 AM
U.S. general: no court-martial for pregnant soldiers

Adult children face reality about aging relatives and friends over the holidays

Astor son gets 1-3 years for looting mom's money

China blasts claim it 'hijacked' climate talks

China denies aid package, Uighur expulsions linked

Spanish lottery hands out more than $3 billion

8 Russian circus tigers, lioness die during travel

UPDATE - 12:00 PM
Mom: EMTs 'inhuman' not to help pregnant victim

NEW - 11:23 AM
Wis. teen reaches plea deal in Facebook sex scam

UPDATE - 11:42 AM
English priest says shoplifting OK at times

UPDATE - 11:53 AM
Tough times mean more unclaimed corpses in morgues

Pakistani court orders 2 men's noses, ears cut off

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Mark Yuasa covers fishing and outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. Mark has been covering fishing and outdoors for more than 18 years.

NEW - 12/22, 10:01 AM

More good news for Columbia River spring chinook returns above Bonneville Dam

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US to start pre-World Cup training on Jan 4

Davis-White's Bollywood-style OD a hit in India

Vazquez sent to Yankees for Cabrera

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Mariners agree to trade Brandon Morrow to Toronto

Mike Holmgren reaches agreement to take job with Cleveland Browns

Seahawks coach Jim Mora says he wanted Mike Holmgren to get Seahawks job

'Hawk Talk: Log-on now, Live Chat! with Danny O'Neil | Seahawks Blog

NEW - 11:47 AM
Brad Evans to join US MNT winter camp, and more news | Sounders FC Blog

UPDATE - 10:50 AM
Brandon Morrow deal: catcher Brian Jeroloman reportedly discussed by Mariners as possible return in deal | Mariners Blog

Les Schwab BC Christmas Classic at Bellevue College | High School Sports Blog

UPDATE - 11:11 AM
Mariners to get minor league outfielder Yohermyn Chavez in Morrow deal: report | Mariners Blog

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Holiday Entertainment 2009

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All You Can Eat

Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson serves up the best info and tips on Northwest food, cooking, dining and restaurants.

NEW - 12/17, 08:55 AM

Iconic Northwest edible gifts: what's on your list?

AP entertainment wire

FBI helped Calif officials in 1993 Jackson probe

Rage Against the Machine humbles Simon Cowell

Usher is slowly building a lifestyle brand

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Benham Gallery closes, but owner's commitment to art will continue

Freeloader alert: A sweet deal at Suess Chocolates in Madison Park

Mary J. Blige's new CD, 'Stronger with Each Tear,' matches powerful vocals with empowering messages

Actress Brittany Murphy remembered as tireless, but with health issues

50 things that changed our lives in the aughts

The year's last screening -- and, what happened to "The Lovely Bones"? | Popcorn & Prejudice: A Movie Blog

Local books: early aviation in Seattle, Gary Hill's eclectic career

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First Flight of the Dreamliner

Rain shortens first flight, fails to dampen optimism

787 workers, react to first flight: 'This is our baby'

Tough testing awaits the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing's bold bet

After first flight, some lessons for Jet City

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Sound Economy with Jon Talton

Veteran financial journalist Jon Talton blogs on the region's most important economic news, trends and issues.

NEW - 12/22, 10:10 AM

Moving on up, Washington executives may not have an easy ride

AP business & technology wire

Duke reaches deal over violations at S. Ind. plant

Keep IRS auditors away: earn less than $200,000

New rules to give people heads up on higher rates

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Heavier 787 will still meet performance targets, Boeing says

Boeing buys last piece of Charleston complex

Jones Soda considering bid to sell to Big Red for $7.9 million

Sending holiday greetings not in the cards for many this year

1st Security Bank to close Seattle, Everett branches

Bellevue's Livemocha gets $8M to expand online language learning

NEW - 11:43 AM
Boatyard closure a sign of the times for struggling industry | Three Sheets Northwest

Federal appeals court denies Microsoft appeal in i4i patent case | Microsoft Pri0

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NEW - 12/18, 05:21 PM

No Attack on Iran

President Obama, Congress should set health-care reform aside

Help vulnerable girls and women leave prostitution

Missing in health-care action: GOP moderates | Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist

A dysfunctional U.S. Senate threatens to hamstring the nation's government | Paul Krugman / Syndicated Columnist

Become another 'Great Generation' to turn Washington's troubles around | Guest columnist

Obama's plan for job creation and economic recovery | Guest columnist

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Winter in London: Chilly weather, warm memories | Rick Steves' Europe

Feds impose 3-hour limit on tarmac strandings

NEW - 10:02 AM
More good news for Columbia River spring chinook returns above Bonneville Dam | Reel Time Northwest

How to find a room at the Winter Olympics

Eurostar resumes service between Paris and London

France demands Eurostar trains restart Tuesday

Bigger is better on Oasis of the Seas cruise

Spring chinook returns look good for the Willamette River, a tributary of the Lower Columbia | Reel Time Northwest

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'Woodinville Wonderland' West Seattle Blog | Photos and video: Holiday lights

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From our blogs

Coffee City

Melissa Allison tracks Seattle's -- and the world's -- caffeine addiction.

NEW - 12/22, 08:02 AM

CoffeeGeek.com donates income from holiday gift links to Coffee Kids

Candy adds sweet touch to a quick holiday centerpiece

CoffeeGeek.com donates income from holiday gift links to Coffee Kids | Coffee City

Garden apps can save a lot of digging

Druids, pagans mark shortest day of year

How to handle mothball odor and recharge batteries

Green holiday tips from King County

Helping children mind their manners

Jones Soda considering $7.9 million sale to Big Red in Texas

NWsource Holiday Shopping 2009

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Editorial | Vision a must on Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement

Guest columnist | Open your heart and home to a foster child

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