Woman sentenced to nearly 3 years for visa fraud scheme involving Cambodian sham marriagesSEATTLE — A 35-year-old Seattle-area woman who ran a visa fraud scheme involving sham marriages to Cambodians faces two years and nine months in prison. Ex-Army Ranger convicted in Tacoma bank robbery pleads not guilty in attack on co-defendantSEATTLE — A former Army Ranger who led a terrifying takeover-style bank holdup has pleaded not guilty to new charges — that he tried to kill a fellow robber behind bars. Lowe’s pays $1.7M to settle sex harassment claims brought by 3 workers in Longview, Wash.SEATTLE — Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Inc. has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle in a sexual harassment case brought by three employees in Longview, including one who said she was sexually assaulted in 2006. Seattle’s mystery man still going by ‘Jon Doe,’ tells reporters about struggle with amnesiaSEATTLE — Seattle’s mystery man says putting together the pieces of his memory has been a frustrating, confusing experience. Seattle’s mayor concedes primary, trails environmentalist and cell phone execSEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels conceded defeat Friday in his bid for a third term, failing to advance past the primary after getting battered for his bungling of December snowstorms that paralyzed the city. Seattle’s mayor concedes in Democratic primary, trails environmentalist and cell phone execSEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels says he has lost his bid for a third term. Starbucks begins raising prices on ‘complex’ beverages, also trims prices on some basic drinksSEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is raising prices on certain harder-to-make beverages — and cutting the costs for simpler ones like a plain cup of coffee, the company said Thursday. Botched snow response, expensive tunnel leave Seattle mayor’s re-election prospects grimSEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has been hailed as a visionary and a leader on environmental issues, helping persuade nearly 1,000 mayors around the country to abide by the standards of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming. Man who turned up in Seattle park with amnesia identified after newspaper publishes photoSEATTLE — When he walked out of a Seattle park three weeks ago, the mystery man knew this much about himself: He is fluent in several languages and has traveled to other countries. Further election results show Nickels still in trouble; Mallahan leads in Seattle mayor’s raceSEATTLE — Elections officials have released further results from Tuesday’s primary, and things aren’t looking any better for Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. If voters in green Seattle can’t pass a fee on disposable grocery bags, can any?SEATTLE — Seattle voters’ rejection of a 20-cent fee on plastic and paper bags represents a sound defeat for other efforts in U.S. cities to limit the use of the throwaway bags, plastics industry officials said Wednesday. Gates Foundation to focus on educators; seeks initiatives, research to improve teacher qualitySEATTLE — Ever since Americans sent their children to one-room schoolhouses, parents have known what makes a good school: an inspiring, organized, creative teacher. But researchers haven’t been able to quantify what exactly makes a teacher effective and how to tie that to student achievement. Paper or plastic? Seattle voters reject 20-cent fee on both types of grocery bagSEATTLE — Seattle voters have rejected a 20-cent fee for every paper or plastic bag they get from supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores. The city’s incumbent mayor didn’t fare much better than the fee, trailing two challengers in a bid for a third term. Seattle bag fee: Measure to charge 20-cent fee on paper or plastic bags failsSEATTLE — Seattle voters have rejected a 20-cent fee for every paper or plastic bag they get from supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores. 2 employees of Wash. company that hired undocumented workers plead guilty in federal courtSEATTLE — Two members of a family that owns an engine company in Washington state pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of knowingly hiring undocumented workers. Paper or plastic? Seattle voters deciding on 20-cent fee on both types of grocery bagSEATTLE — Voters in eco-conscious Seattle were deciding Tuesday whether to pay a 20-cent fee for every paper or plastic bag they get from supermarkets, drug stores and convenience stores. No injuries as plane carrying 76 passengers runs off runway in Wash.; investigation under wayBELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Federal Aviation Administration is trying to determine what caused a Horizon Air plane carrying 76 passengers to run off a runway and go 50 feet into the grass at an airport in Washington state. Months after raid, federal prosecutors charge Wash. company with hiring illegal immigrantsSEATTLE — Federal prosecutors filed charges Monday against a Washington state manufacturing company where 28 people were arrested in a February immigration raid, accusing the family-owned business of knowingly hiring illegal immigrants. China’s AirMedia Group posts $7M 2nd-quarter loss, expects high fees to continue; shares slideSEATTLE — AirMedia Group Inc., which runs networks of digital screens that carry advertising and content in airports and places ads on airplane TV screens, on Monday reported a second-quarter loss as costs surged as it expanded its business. BJ’s Wholesale Club to report second-quarter results WednesdaySEATTLE, Wash. — BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. is scheduled to report earnings for its fiscal second quarter Wednesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. States wondering if they’ll have to adopt charter schools to qualify for federal moneySEATTLE — Eleven states have said no to charter schools, one of the education reforms President Barack Obama backs. They may soon be paying a penalty for that choice. Nordstrom refinances, secures new $650 million credit facilitySEATTLE — Nordstrom Inc. on Friday said that it has secured a new three-year $650 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility to replace a prior facility of the same size that was scheduled to mature in 2010. In green Seattle, industry spends big to ensure shoppers won’t pay to choose paper or plasticSEATTLE — Leaders of this famously green city last year passed the nation’s first grocery bag fee, and other cities around the nation quickly followed. Nordstrom 2nd-quarter net income falls but results meet expectations, co. raises outlookNEW YORK — Luxury retailer Nordstrom Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit fell 27 percent but met analyst expectations as the company tightly managed its inventory and lowered its prices in an effort to offset slumping sales. Texas judge OKs patent judgment against Microsoft, tells it to stop selling Word in 60 daysSEATTLE — A federal judge in Texas has ordered Microsoft Corp. to stop selling some versions of its Word software in the U.S. within two months. Seattle Genetics plans stock sale worth $106.6 million based on Monday’s closeBOTHELL, Wash. —Biotechnology company Seattle Genetics Inc. said on Monday it will sell 9 million shares of common stock, with a 30-day option for underwriters to buy another 1.35 million shares. Army investigates Fort Lewis employee accused of infiltrating Olympia anti-war groupSEATTLE — The Army is investigating an anti-war group’s claim that it was infiltrated by a civilian employee of Fort Lewis in violation of federal law barring the Army from conducting domestic law enforcement. EgyptAir orders 737-800s, drops previous order for 777sSEATTLE — Boeing Co. and EgyptAir announced Thursday that the airline has ordered eight more 737-800 planes, dropping a previous order for two 777s. Lawyer: Chase should be responsible for $300M in losses to WaMu retirement accountsSEATTLE — Lawyers for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and for Washington Mutual Inc. fund managers, directors and a former chief executive asked a federal judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit by WaMu employees whose retirement accounts have vaporized. Army investigates Fort Lewis employee who infiltrated Olympia antiwar groupSEATTLE — The Army is investigating an antiwar group’s claim that it was infiltrated by a civilian employee of Fort Lewis, in violation of federal law barring the Army from conducting domestic law enforcement. |
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