News for Tacoma Washington from The News Tribune

Ditch the grill for a quick, delicious one-pot meal

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

Try this quick and easy barbecue pork salad for a summer weekend treat. It brings the barbecue flavor without having to heat the grill.

Burgers sans meat a tasty treat

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

These veggie burgers draw their flavor from vegetables, and that’s the way it should be.

Watercress has leading role in salad

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

Watercress is a treat I had come to associate with spring and the return of farmers markets -- that is, until I came across vibrant bunches of it recently at the local grocer.

Satisfying salads

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

Make your meal sing with fun ingredients such as dried fruit, beans, herbs, veggies Finally, it’s no crime to double up on salad. Top greens with a creamy macaroni or potato salad and forg...

Cleaning must go deep to get rid of cat odors

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

I get the impression that there are a lot of untrustworthy cats in this country from the number of remedies submitted to me on combating urine odors.

Summer can provide year-round decorating inspiration

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

The sun-drenched colors and inviting textures of summer provide plenty of decorating ideas. The trick is doing it right: A summer-inspired interior can become a tacky, tropical disaster if it&rs...

Quality beef without the prime price

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

You don’t have to go to some high-end steakhouse or shell out $200 a pound for ultra-marbled Wagyu beef from Japan to get flavorful, tender beef for your next barbecue. Just keep three cru...

A tour of Enumclaw's amazing gardens

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

Curious what my garden looks like? Here’s your chance. My hometown of Enumclaw is hosting a tour of eight local gardens to benefit our hospital care van. The tour is Saturday and includes ...

Great white wines for summer outdoor entertaining

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

Northwest Wine Summer in the Pacific Northwest means spending more time outdoors and cooking with regional ingredients. This is why we keep fresh white wines in the fridge and ready to open the mome...

Vashon Island Garden Tour: Rocks, pizza, gum trees

Jun 19, 2013 8:05 am

Vashon Island Garden Tour: The newest garden to join the tour radiates a sunny Australian vibe | Three towering eucalyptus trees grace the entry to Linda Weiss’ Vashon garden, offering del...

Latest news for Seattle Washington from Puget Sound Business Journal

Skagit Bridge temporary fix done, contract awarded for permanent fix

Jun 19, 2013 7:13 pm

Commuters and travelers will no longer have to detour around the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge beginning Wednesday, as the temporary bridge replacement has been completed. The bridge, which averag...

Tesla voluntarily recalls hundreds of Model S cars

Jun 19, 2013 6:28 pm

Luxury electric carmaker Tesla is voluntarily recalling the Model S cars produced between May 10 and June 8, saying one of the car's seat-mounting brackets is weaker than intended. Its estimated the r...

New stats: Were watching more video on our phones than ever before

Jun 19, 2013 6:23 pm

I youve recently watched a YouTube video on your smartphone or a Netflix movie on your tablet, youre not alone. Mobile video consumption is at all-time high. In a report released Tuesday, Mountain Vi...

United 787 still on ground in Seattle after being diverted

Jun 19, 2013 6:15 pm

A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner remained stranded at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wednesday morning after its Denver-to-Tokyo flight was diverted to the airport Tuesday afternoon because of a...

State's liquor warehouse sells to Panattoni

Jun 19, 2013 6:04 pm

One of South Seattles most coveted commercial properties, the former state Liquor Control Boards Distribution Center, soon will have a new owner. Bart Brynestad, senior vice president of Panattoni, s...

TalkingRain launches 'multi-million dollar' ad campaign

Jun 19, 2013 1:35 pm

TalkingRain Beverage Co. said it's launched a "multi-million dollar" advertising campaign for its Sparkling ICE beverage. The Preston company said television advertising will begin June 20 ...

Wal-Mart stumbles in online race with Amazon

Jun 19, 2013 1:17 pm

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has stumbled in its efforts to keep up in the online sales battle with retailing giant Amazon.com Inc. and now realizes it can't clone Amazon's huge and efficient logistics networ...

Lawsuit alleges Microsoft raided Guatemala office with police, guns

Jun 19, 2013 1:06 pm

Microsoft Corp. raided a Guatemala insurance firm with local police officers to extort $70,000 in licensing fees from the company, a new lawsuit alleges. The company, Seguros Universales SA of Guatem...

Strikes in Germany miffing Amazon

Jun 19, 2013 12:57 pm

Amazon.com Inc. is running into problems in Germany, with four strikes in the last month at two of Amazon's eight German distribution centers. The Wall Street Journal reports that on Monday and Tuesd...

News for Washington from The Seattle Times

Wooden beam could be detached part of shipwreck

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come ...

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away.

Wash. jobless rate drops to 6.8 percent in May

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

Washington state's unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent last month.

Morning kickoff --- Seahawks seek fan input, and more

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

The Seahawks have announced the formation of a “President’s Fan Advisory Council” to assist team executives in the evaluation and enhancement of the overall Seahawks fan ...

Ford Flex styling is standout feature

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

The bold, boxy exterior of the Ford Flex is such a forceful statement, it can distract from the other notable features of this generously sized, six- to seven-passenger crossover vehicle.

McDreamy part of all-American team at Le Mans

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

The only all-American lineup at the 24 Hours of Le Mans might very well be the one that draws the most interest from non-racing fans.

Markets drift as investors ready for Fed

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

Markets drifted lower Wednesday ahead of a keenly awaited policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

LeBron James goes without headband _ and it works

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

It will be known as the LeBron James Headband Game.

Fact sheet: 2013 Ford Flex

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

2013 Ford Flex Limited AWD

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman

Jun 19, 2013 7:46 pm

The Coast Guard has ended its active search for a Washington man missing from a fishing boat west of Juneau.