Seattle Post-Intelligencer back issues from May 2009:
MLB Standings.(Mariners/MLB)
May 01, 2009 ... MLB Standings American League Eastern W L % GB Home Away Div Streak Boston 14 8 .636 --- 10-2 4-6 8-3 Lost 1 Toronto 15 9 .625 --- 7-3 8-6 0-0 Lost 2 NY Yankees 12 10 .545 2 5-2 7-8 3-6 Won 3 Baltimore 9 13 .409 5 7-8 2-5 ...
Layoffs looming for public school employees 'It's going to be bad'.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... With the news that the University of Washington plans to eliminate 600 to 800 positions, the impending layoff situation in state schools keeps worsening. Experts are warning that 3,000 to 6,000 public-school employees could be laid off in the coming weeks. "It's ...
Flu scare: Local health officials err on side of caution Despite school closures public urged to stay calm.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... Local schools were among the hundreds nationwide that closed because of fears of a flu strain that global health authorities are still trying to contain. Area health officials urged caution, but stressed there's no reason to panic. Dr. Jeff Duchin, chief of Public ...
Sumitomo Mitsui to buy brokerage from Citigroup.(Wire)
May 01, 2009 ... TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui is taking over Citigroup's Japan brokerage businesses, both sides said Friday, as part of a bigger plan to restructure the struggling U.S. bank. The deal is Japan's first acquisition of a leading brokerage by a bank. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc ....
When do junker cars in a yard become illegal?(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... Q: In Seattle, how many broken-down, never-ever-going-to-run-again junker cars can you legally have in your yard? A: This situation, and situations of backyard mechanics, is handled by the Department of Planning and Development. The answer comes from department spokesman Bryan ...
Seattle still car-centric, panelists say.(Local)(Discussion)
May 01, 2009 ... So you're an alternative-transportation advocate asked at a public forum mostly full of like-minded people what you think of the tunnel proposed to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. What do you say? Eric de Place, a senior researcher at the Sightline Institute, fed ...
Officer disputes charges of sexual harassment.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... A veteran Seattle police training instructor is disputing misconduct charges that he sexually harassed an 18-year-old girl under his tutelage and lied to internal investigators about his behavior. Officer Rob Mahoney, a defensive tactics instructor, was suspended for 30 days and ...
Another child suspected of having flu; officials to screen kids at schools Doctor urges parents to keep sick kids home.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... While the swine flu outbreak appears to be spreading in Washington, health officials now say symptoms of the virulent infection appear to be no more severe than seasonal influenza that strikes every winter. Related content Microsoft's incident management team monitors ...
King Co. exec race heats up in springtime Phillips fires back at critics.(Joel Connelly)
May 01, 2009 ... The best line to sum up this year's King County Executive race is a paraphrase of Bette Davis' great aside in All About Eve: Hold onto your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy year. The four Democrats vying for the now-nonpartisan office being vacated by Ron Sims are exchanging ...
Gregoire: Flu outbreak means public health cuts may have to be restored In an interview she also says she doesn't anticipate viaduct cost overruns.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... Gov. Chris Gregoire may ask lawmakers to restore $4 million in cuts to state public-health spending to help be prepared for the swine flu outbreak. Related content Audio of complete interview with Gov. Chris Gregoire: "I want to make sure we're ready," ...
Man sentenced to 35 years in Covington pot house slaying.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... A 25-year-old former pot farmer was sentenced to a 35-year prison term Friday after pleading guilty to a slaying at a Covington marijuana-growing operation. Earlier this month, Tri Mihn Vo admitted that he was responsible for the attack that left Duc Van Nguyen dead and Nguyen's ...
Sounders face Fire in critical MLS road clash.(Other Sports)
May 01, 2009 ... The road for Sounders FC gets a bit rougher in the next month, starting with Saturday's journey to Chicago to face the unbeaten Fire in a match of old and new Major League Soccer expansion success stories. The Fire are 2-0-4 this season, playing to the high number of ties in ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Ray Ozzie on Cloud Strategy and Washington Vs. Massachusetts: Takeaways from Tech Alliance Polaris's McGuire Takes Helm at U.S. Venture Group, Plans to ...
UPDATE: Teen shot from behind on Alki Beach.(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... A teenager was shot from behind about 7:30 p.m. Friday across the street from Pepperdock's Restaurant on Alki Avenue Southwest. Seattle Police spokesman Detective Jeff Kappel said the male victim was standing with friends outside a car when he was shot from across the street ....
Kerlikowske says Friday his last day as Seattle's top cop.(Strange Bedfellows)
May 01, 2009 ... Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske said he planned Friday to be his last work day at the Seattle Police Department. After nine years as Seattle's top cop, Kerlikowske, 59, was appointed to serve as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the Obama ...
Gregoire isn't joining the Supremes.(Strange Bedfellows)
May 01, 2009 ... Gov. Chris Gregoire said Friday she is "humbled" and "unbelievably flattered" to appear on a list of prospective replacements for retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter. But Gregoire has her own preference. "I am a fan of the president's new Soliciter ...
Seahawks' rookie receiver leaves good first impression.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... There were a lot of story lines playing out at the first day of Seahawks mini-camp Friday. The re-signing of linebacker Leroy Hill. The debut of top draft pick Aaron Curry. The return of cornerback Ken Lucas. But one less-heralded youngster -- rookie wide receiver Deon Butler -- ...
UW football will open season on ESPN.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... The Huskies will open the 2009 college football season against LSU on national television. The Pac-10 Conference announced ABC/ESPN's early season games Friday. The Huskies will kick off the Steve Sarkisian era at home Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m on ESPN. They will be on ABC ...
An inside look at Boeing's 787 Production Integration Center.(Aerospace News)
May 01, 2009 ... Picture The 787 Production Integration Center is four levels above the 787 factory floor in Everett (Josh Trujillo/SeattlePI) The Boeing Co. has built a high-tech operations center inside of its factory in Everett to better coordinate with its 787 suppliers around ...
Century 21 abandons TV, takes another run at Seattle.(Seattle Real Estate News)
May 01, 2009 ... Century 21 President and Chief Executive Tom Kunz stopped by Friday as part of a nationwide tour to meet with agents and brokers and talked about his company's new focus on the Internet and Seattle. Century 21, a subsidiary of Realogy Corp., is franchisor of the world's largest ...
Mukileo middle schoolers win school design award.(Seattle Real Estate News)
May 01, 2009 ... Mukilteo's Explorer Middle School took second prize in the annual School of the Future Design Competition. The competition challenges teams to redesign their schools to enhance learning, conserve resources, be environmentally responsible and engage the surrounding community. It ...
Computer History Museum celebrates the semiconductor.(Tech Chronicles)
May 01, 2009 ... Fifteen scientists will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame Saturday in a ceremony at the Mountain View museum, and Intel co-founder Andy Grove will receive a lifetime achievement award. The ceremony is one of a series of events to be held at the museum next ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Urbanspoon Exits, Likewise Lands $10M, Zymo Licenses Drugs to Startup, & More Seattle-Area Deals News Biotech Business Model "Unsustainable" in Financial ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy How Foundry Group Got the Gist of T.A. McCann's Startup: Anatomy of a Software Deal Dendreon Goes on Hiring Binge After Prostate Cancer Drug Boosts ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Microsoft's Cloud Platform, Azure, Looks to Combine Best of Google, Amazon Web Services Ray Ozzie on Cloud Strategy and Washington Vs. Massachusetts: ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Dendreon's Hiring Binge, Calistoga's Venture Round, ZymoGenetics Unloads Drugs, & More Seattle-Area Life Sciences News The Rise of Seattle's High-Tech ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy ZymoGenetics Drug Sales Still Slumping After Full Year on Market Powerit Pulls in $6M to Solidify Position in Energy Efficiency and Management ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Acucela Drug for Macular Degeneration Passes Early Safety Test Dendreon Plans to Raise Cash for Manufacturing, Marketing Small Businesses Will ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Targeted Genetics, Mainstay of Gene Therapy, Faces Likely Shutdown Dendreon's Hiring Binge, Calistoga's Venture Round, ZymoGenetics Unloads Drugs, & More ...
AIPAC prosecution dropped.(Politics)
May 01, 2009 ... The Justice Department is dropping a controversial prosecution of two pro-Israel lobbyists for illegally soliciting and disclosing classified information. In a brief dismissal motion filed Friday in federal court in Alexandria, Va., government prosecutors said legal rulings had ...
Real estate agents learn to handle short sales.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... For 10 months, she tried to get mortgage lenders to approve the short sale of a Maple Valley home for $480,000. "We had a first and a second mortgage on it and neither would budge," the real estate agent, who asked not to be named, recounted last week. The problem ...
Court commissioner dances way into retirement.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... PASCO, Wash. -- For 25 years, Commissioner Bill Platts sat behind the Benton County District Court bench, doling out advice and punishment to shoplifters, speeders and teens caught with alcohol. But Thursday, the man fondly known to his staff as "Grumpy," climbed on top of the ...
Sweet music of Midland's mill fading.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... MIDLAND, Wash. -- The wood-planing machines at the Opco Inc. mill in Midland are noisy, but neighbor Leona Turosik, 86, doesn't mind - especially now that the mill might close. "Keep it goin'," she said, patting the arm of mill owner Eric Opgenorth during a recent visit. "I love ...
Flu scare: Local health officials err on side of caution Despite school closures public urged to stay calm.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... Local schools were among the hundreds nationwide that closed because of fears of a flu strain that global health authorities are still trying to contain. Area health officials urged caution, but stressed there's no reason to panic. Dr. Jeff Duchin, chief of Public ...
Another child suspected of having flu; officials to screen kids at schools Doctor urges parents to keep sick kids home.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... Local health officials reported another suspected case of swine flu Friday afternoon - a 9-year-old Des Moines youth - and urged parents to keep children who appear sick home from school. Related content Microsoft's incident management team monitors swine flu ...
Hood Canal Bridge now closed.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... Crews closed the Hood Canal Bridge just after midnight Thursday, and it will remain closed for at least six weeks. Crews will replace the eastern part of the bridge and trusses on both sides. The structure is the longest floating bridge over ...
Lots of road and bridge closures this weekend I-90 bridge express lane closure starts Monday.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... It'll be another good weekend for avoiding area roads. Workers will close two southbound lanes of Interstate 5 over the Ship Canal Bridge, the Montlake Bridge temporarily closes to drivers for Saturday's opening day boat parade, the annual March of Dimes Walk takes over the top ...
Seattle pimp sentenced in rape of 12-year-old.(Local)
May 01, 2009 ... A Seattle pimp and pedophile sentenced to 24 years in prison Friday will remain confined until state authorities determine he's able to released. Steven L. Leonard, 24, was arrested in January 2008 after police came to believe he was having sex with a 12-year-old girl. At the ...
Harborview to mark World Laughter Day.(The Big Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Nurse Kevin Wilhelmsen has an unusual job. He's certified laughter leader at Harborview Medical Center. Every Friday at 8 a.m., he leads a group of people in silly exercises like pulling imaginary floss through their ears, riding a pretend roller coaster and dancing around like ...
Idaho extends free vacation offer to all of Puget Sound.(The Big Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Guess we're not that special after all. The agency that was looking for a Seattle family to star in an online series to promote Idaho tourism now says it will accept applications for the free vacation from most of Western Washington and even Oregon. The agency, Drake ...
Kinski plays the Sunset Tavern Friday night.(The Big Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Seattle band Kinski delivers a Wall of Sound that would knock some sense into Phil Spector. The Sub Pop quartet's songs are mostly very loud, guitar-driven instrumentals with intricate loops that reward attentive listeners, who would probably be advised ...
King County Metro launches experimental bus blog.(The Big Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... As King County learned the hard way during December's historic snowstorms, Seattle accepts no excuse when it comes to knowing what's running, what's not and why. Picture metro.kingcounty.gov/ So today the county launched a new look and new features on its ...
Man trapped near Lake Union dock rescued Friday.(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... Picture The rescue about 2 p.m. in the 1500 block of Fairview Avenue East (Dana Vander Houwen photo) A 61-year-old man who was trapped near a Lake Union dock was rescued Friday afternoon by Seattle firefighters. The man was working on a boat and fell about ...
Brutal injury accident outside P-I building.(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... Picture The injured man's truck Friday morning (Ben Otteson photo) Don't know what it is about the P-I building, but it seems to attract all kinds of accidents. Friday was the third injury wreck in the past three months outside the building. ...
Man who collapsed on golf course saved by father, staff.(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... A man who collapsed on the Washington National Golf Course driving range In Auburn was saved by a staff member who grabbed a defibrillator and the man's father who administered CPR. The man started breathing after the automatic external defibrillator delivered one shock. A ...
Homicides on the Ave - how common are they?(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... After my article this week about crime in the University District, some people wondered what the homicide rate is on the Ave, known officially as University Way Northeast. Some assumed people are killed there all the time. Actually, it's pretty rare. There have been ...
Pharmacy burglar sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison.(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... The 26th and final defendant in a Snohomish County pharmacy burglary was sentenced Friday to a 4 -year prison term following a guilty plea. Marysville resident Brian P. Green, 29, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to burglarize pharmacies to steal painkillers, which ...
Police called to Rainier Beach High for fight Monday.(Seattle 911)
May 01, 2009 ... Police were called to Rainier Beach High School on Monday afternoon after two girls got in a fight bad enough for the school nurse to say one required stitches. Two teens were arguing during a class before their lunch period, and once class was released, police said they began ...
Gregoire for Supreme Court?(Strange Bedfellows)
May 01, 2009 ... With news that Supreme Court Justice David Souter is retiring, speculation about a possible replacement is swirling. A New York Times story tosses Gov. Chris Gregoire's name into the mix. During the presidential campaign, Mr. Obama spoke of his admiration for former ...
Bill Gates ranks Amazon's Bezos with print's Gutenberg.(Microsoft Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Time Magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people is out this week, and though two Microsoft giants dropped off from last year, one Seattle mogul survived: Picture Jeff Bezos. "You have to have a lot of respect for how Jeff's vision and ...
Microsoft's incident management team monitors swine flu.(Microsoft Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Microsoft has put together an incident management team to monitor the swine flu outbreak and provide assistance to affected employees. Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. began monitoring the flu outbreak last week, before cases were known to be spreading across the world. The company ...
The aviation industry doesn't need another reason not to fly.(Aerospace News)
May 01, 2009 ... In this economy, the aviation industry doesn't need another contributor to falling passenger demand. But the onset of the swine flu outbreak, or the H1N1 virus, has given folks yet another reason to stay on the ground. When Vice President Joe Biden said on NBC's Today ...
Suncadia in NYT.(Seattle Real Estate News)
May 01, 2009 ... Suncadia resort, near Roslyn, just got a brief write up in The New York Times. The story notes that Roslyn started as a coal-mining settlement in the late 19th century and starred as ...
Jeff Bezos makes the Time 100 -- again.(Andrea on Amazon (Online retail))
May 01, 2009 ... Time Magazine denied Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Microsoft founder Paul Allen a repeat showing on the Time 100, its annual list of the most ...
Intelius Scoops Up Spock.(Business)
May 01, 2009 ... Related content Xconomy Xconomy Seattle About Xconomy Headlines from Xconomy Polaris's McGuire Takes Helm at U.S. Venture Group, Plans to Fight Obama Effort to Hike Taxes on VC Firms What the Urbanspoon Acquisition Means for Consumer ...
Starbucks ad campaign is gutsy, but can it work?(The Big Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... It's a fine time to be telling people not to spend less on coffee. Picture But that's just what Starbucks is doing in a new ad campaign that includes the slogans, "Starbucks or nothing. Because compromise leaves a really bad aftertaste," and, "Beware of a cheaper ...
Curry on Seahawks' playbook: It's like reading Chinese.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Welcome to the NFL, Aaron Curry. Now get in there and play. The Seahawks wasted no time tossing their first-round draft pick into the fray Friday, immediately inserting him with the starting linebacking unit alongside veterans Lofa Tatupu and newly resigned Leroy Hill. ...
Mariners activate Johjima, designate Burke, recall Vargas.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... The Mariners activated catcher Kenji Johjima from the 15-day disabled list before Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics and designated catcher Jamie Burke for assignment. They also recalled left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas from Triple-A Tacoma. The Mariners have 10 days to ...
Ex-WSU quarterback Gesser to coach at Eastside Catholic.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Former Washington State quarterback Jason Gesser is taking over as the head coach of the Eastside Catholic football team. Gesser, 29, was an offensive coordinator at Franklin Pierce last season. He was an assistant at Federal Way in 2006. The fall should be pretty ...
Storm tickets on sale Monday.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Single-game tickets for the upcoming Storm season go on sale Monday, although it still is uncertain if the team's biggest star will be on the KeyArena floor for the home opener June 7 against the Sacramento Monarchs. Free-agent forward Lauren Jackson, whose ...
End of the (Tyler) Schmitt era for Seahawks.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... The Seahawks made three roster moves Friday before the start of their three-day minicamp, including making official the signing of linebacker Leroy Hill. The club released long snapper Tyler Schmitt, a long snapper out of San Diego State who was the team's sixth-round draft pick ...
Watch the Sea Gals audition online.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... In two days, the Seahawks will finally pick a new cheerleading squad. And you can watch the whole process online -- live. "This is the third time we've done it," Sea Gals director Sherri Thompson said of the squad's live webcast. "They'll come up, introduce ...
Budget cuts force UW to drop swim programs.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Facing a $2.8 million budget deficit, University of Washington athletics director Scott Woodward announced Friday that the school is cutting its men's and women's swimming programs. The move is expected to save the athletic department about $1.2 million a year. An ...
Ruskell deserves 'A' for offseason makeover.(Seattle Sports Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Hard to imagine a more productive offseason for Tim Ruskell after the Seahawks GM put a bow on his work by signing linebacker Leroy Hill on the eve of the team's post-draft minicamp. That was a high-risk maneuver, dangling Hill out on the free-agent market before reeling him ...
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates to have discussion on TV.(Microsoft Blog)
May 01, 2009 ... Warren Buffett and Bill Gates will sit down together for an hour-long, commercial-free interview on Fox Business Network on Monday. ...