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Sony boss asks theater owners for healthier snacks

Mar 15, 2010 10:02 pm

| The head of Sony Pictures suggested Monday that movie theaters offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices.

Gay seniors come out late, start second lifetime

Mar 15, 2010 4:35 pm

| On his 75th birthday, Bill Farthing decided to be reborn. In the six years since he'd buried his wife of 45 years, he'd felt as he did long before: Lonesome, different, outcast. He wondered if ...

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Walgreens: No new Medicaid prescriptions after April 16

Mar 15, 2010 11:05 pm

Walgreens said it wont fill any new Medicaid prescriptions for new patients after April 16 at any of its 121 pharmacies in Washington state. (WAG)

Washington state credit unions score big in Olympia

Mar 15, 2010 9:46 pm

Washingtons credit unions have scored a big political win against rival banks with the passage of a key piece of state legislation that will allow them the opportunity to greatly widen their deposit m...

ConocoPhillips unit to pay $588K for 2004 Tacoma oil spill

Mar 15, 2010 9:01 pm

A unit of ConocoPhillips Co. will pay $588,000 in a settlement with the state to help pay for the cleanup of a 2004 oil tanker spill in Puget Sounds Dalco Passage near Tacoma.

University of Washington mulls faculty retirement deal

Mar 15, 2010 6:58 pm

University of Washington Regents will consider a proposal later this week to offer tenured faculty a new, voluntary retirement incentive.

NBBJ acquires Massachusetts firm

Mar 15, 2010 6:07 pm

NBBJ, Seattles second-largest architectural firm, said its acquiring Chan Krieger Sieniewicz for an undisclosed price.

Better Business Bureau warns of Seattle scammers

Mar 15, 2010 5:32 pm

Con artists claiming to work for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and asking for money have been reported in the Seattle area, the local BBB organization reports.

Boeing adds fourth 787 to flight testing

Mar 15, 2010 4:44 pm

The Boeing Co. announced Sunday that the fourth 787 Dreamliner has been added to its flight-test fleet. (BA)

Elevar Equity raises $70M for new fund

Mar 15, 2010 4:05 pm

Elevar Equity, which invests in mid-stage microfinance institutions in emerging countries, said its raised $70 million for an equity fund that will invest in growth companies in countries such India, ...

Starbucks stores to sell USA Today

Mar 15, 2010 3:25 pm

Starbucks Corp. said its now selling copies of USA Today at its 6,500 U.S. stores. (SBUX)

Trident Seafoods buys Kasilof Fish Co.

Mar 15, 2010 2:54 pm

Trident Seafoods Corp. said its purchased Kasilof Fish Co. of Marysville for an undisclosed price.

News for Washington from The Seattle Times

New Colombian party linked to right-wing gangs

Mar 16, 2010 6:50 am

A new party accused of ties to far-right criminal bands has emerged as a surprising force in Colombian politics, adding to worries that President Alvaro Uribe has failed to weaken drug-funded paramili...

Fiji declares a state of emergency for cyclone aid

Mar 16, 2010 6:48 am

Fiji declared a state of emergency Tuesday and ordered troops to launch relief operations in northern regions battered by a powerful cyclone that knocked out power and forced thousands of people to fl...

Prosecutors want Nacchio in court for new sentence

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

Federal prosecutors are objecting to former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio's request to not be present in court when he is given a new sentence.

Washington accepts bid to Women's Basketball Invitational

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

The Huskies (12-17) accepted an invitation to play in the new Women's Basketball Invitational, a 16-team tournament with a base cost of $10,000 to host a game. Washington will play Portland (18-12) at...

AARP offers job fairs for older workers

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

Unemployed workers 50 and older will get help in their job searches beginning Tuesday, when the AARP kicks off a series of free career fairs, including one in Seattle.

Derek Lamely wins PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open | Golf

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

Derek Lamely won the rain-delayed Puerto Rico Open, a PGA Tour event.

Wolverine State loses only known wild wolverine

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

The Wolverine State has lost its only known wild wolverine.

Cleveland High plan is revised, goes back to the board

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

An $800,000 contract to help Cleveland High open a new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program is back before the Seattle School Board for a second time.

ABBA, Hollies, Genesis enter Rock Hall in NYC bash

Mar 16, 2010 6:46 am

The Swedish hit machine ABBA and English progressive rockers Genesis accepted inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, despite prominent members staying away from the ceremony.

Los Angeles physician convicted of 13 felonies

Mar 16, 2010 6:31 am

A Los Angeles physician who investigators call the second "most prolific provider" of prescription drugs in the country has been convicted of 13 felony counts.