News for Tacoma Washington from The News Tribune

Bangers that won't bust an aorta

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

Sausage: Low-fat versions will be better for your health | Tucking into a heap of bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes) certainly fits the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. It just doe...

Book masterfully tells of Irish cooking

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

colman andrews: More than cookbook, it has fables, history and sense of people | What it is: Colman Andrews is such a gifted writer that he can make Irish cooking not only sound delicious but seem...

Hidden sugars lurk in foods consumers might not suspect

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

limits: Sweet stuff can be found just about everywhere | Sugar has been blamed for a laundry list of health problems, including obesity and diabetes. But how do you know when you’ve had ...

Amish Cook: Nice weather means spring cleaning

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

| We are having spring-like days with the temperature going above the 50-degree mark. The warmth, along with the sunshine, sure gives a person spring fever.

V8 juice the key ingredient in vegetarian minestrone

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

| Ever since I’ve known her, my sister-in-law has been a vegetarian. When she was dating my brother and we were serving hamburgers and hot dogs, she would opt for a slice of cheese and ...

Book offers creative taste exploration of Asia

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

| What it is: Seven Asian countries – China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – star in this large, handsome cookbook assembled by California restaurateur ...

State wines pair well with Northwest dishes

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

| Washington state has a reputation for producing world-class wine. In fact, the No. 1 spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines of the world for 2009 is a cabernet sauvignon from the Col...

Public execution could serve as a warning to other aphids

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

| The third week of March is time to look under a few fresh leaves for signs of aphid. The best way to control aphid invasions on roses is to find them on the new growth then just give the unfold...

Putting paint on fireplace not a good idea

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

| Dear Debbie: The fireplace wall in our ’70s home is stone. The flat-faced natural stones are various shades of gray. My husband loves the stone, but I find it very dark. Is there any ...

Sustainable gardening: Remove unwanted grass with newsprint

Mar 17, 2010 8:05 am

Sustainable gardening: In your hands you’re holding an easier way to get rid of the grass | Ever have something in your life that is high-maintenance and drinks too much? Areas of grass ...

Latest news for Seattle Washington from Puget Sound Business Journal

U.S. Senate sends jobs bill to Obama

Mar 17, 2010 5:53 pm

The U.S. Senate voted 68-29 Wednesday to pass legislation that would provide a tax credit for employers who hire new workers.

Fewer workers arriving late: Study

Mar 17, 2010 5:52 pm

Fewer workers have arrived late to the office compared with a year earlier, according to a new study, which attributes the increased punctuality to a tight job market. (MSFT) (GCI) (MNI)

VirnetX wins $105.75M patent ruling against Microsoft

Mar 17, 2010 4:38 pm

VirnetX Holding Corp. said it was awarded a $105.75 million judgment against against Microsoft Corp. for patent infringement. (MSFT)

Seattle police to get off bikes, increase downtown foot patrols

Mar 17, 2010 4:16 pm

Seattles police department said it will take some officers off their bicycle patrols and put them on foot patrols in the Belltown, Pioneer Square and International District neighborhoods beginning Apr...

Bellingham Airport to expand runway

Mar 17, 2010 3:34 pm

In what Port of Bellingham officials are calling the biggest construction project in the ports 90-year history, port officials approved a $26.3 million runway expansion project at Bellingham Internati...

Frontier restates earnings, doubt raised about banks future

Mar 16, 2010 10:28 pm

Frontier Financial Corp. Tuesday more than doubled its initially announced fourth-quarter loss, revising its net loss to $70.2 million, or a loss of $14.89 per share, from its initially stated loss of...

Sterling Financial hints at private equity investment

Mar 16, 2010 9:51 pm

Sterling Financial Corp. on Tuesday said its received a nonbinding letter of intent from a private equity firm as part of its efforts to raise $300 million as it struggles to overcome its financial pr...

Suit filed against Moses Lake solar plant

Mar 16, 2010 9:24 pm

A group opposed to a $688 million expansion of a Moses Lake factory for solar and semiconductor materials has filed suit to stop its construction.

Cowlitz tribe gets Pacific smelt listed as threatened species

Mar 16, 2010 9:21 pm

A request by the Cowlitz tribe in Washington state to list the Pacific smelt fish as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act has been agreed to by the government.

Harborview doctor new co-chair of NFL concussion committee

Mar 16, 2010 8:30 pm

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, director of neurological surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, has been named co-chairman of the National Football Leagues Head, Neck and Spine Medicine Committee. ...

News for Washington from The Seattle Times

'American Idol' Was Only Rock 'n' Roll But I Liked It

Mar 17, 2010 7:50 pm

Theme weeks are not easy, and like many folks, I thought last night was going to be one rolling train wreck after another. I mean these kids had to get up and perform songs that their grandparents lis...

Broken drive shaft likely caused Texas bus crash

Mar 17, 2010 7:50 pm

A broken drive shaft likely caused a Mexico-bound bus to veer wildly on a Texas highway before flipping over, killing two passengers and injuring 40 others on board, investigators said Wednesday.

Kids, teens key to flood fighting effort in Fargo

Mar 17, 2010 7:49 pm

Some children lugged sandbags that weighed more than they did. Determined teens showed up just after dawn with groups of friends, ready and willing to shovel. New groups of kids arrived by the busload...

Summary Box: Fed boss wants to retain bank duties

Mar 17, 2010 7:49 pm

MAKING THE CASE: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke urged Congress to let the Fed keep all of its banking supervision. He argued that information gleaned from that process helps the Fed guide the e...

Parents take back kids they gave to missionaries

Mar 17, 2010 7:49 pm

Joyful parents on Wednesday recovered the children that they gave to American missionaries about six weeks ago.

Stocks climb after Fed pledges to hold rates low

Mar 17, 2010 7:48 pm

The stock market continued its steady advance of the past month after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates low to revive the economy.

More ex-Vienna Boys' Choir members allege abuse

Mar 17, 2010 7:47 pm

The Vienna Boys' Choir said Wednesday it has heard from eight possible abuse victims following an initial report of allegations last week.

Nigeria's acting president dissolves Cabinet

Mar 17, 2010 7:47 pm

Nigeria's acting president dissolved the Cabinet on Wednesday, purging top officials loyal to the nation's ill president in his first major act since taking over the young democracy's highest office m...

Report: Overhaul doesn't reduce tax credits enough

Mar 17, 2010 7:47 pm

Lawmakers' efforts to overhaul the state's complex system of tax credits falls short of the money-saving goals set by Gov. Chet Culver, according to a new report from a liberal think tank.

OF Elijah Dukes released by Washington Nationals

Mar 17, 2010 7:46 pm

Outfielder Elijah Dukes was released by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, a sudden move with 2 1/2 weeks left in spring training.