PImail (Local Stories) for 8/31/2010

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Local News Woman stabbed Tuesday afternoon on Third Avenue A woman was stabbed Tuesday afternoon in the 2000 block of Third Avenue. WSU starts Green Bike Program Washington State University students have a new program that allows them to rent bicycles for a day at a time. Federal judge denies appeal for death row inmate A federal judge on Tuesday denied an appeal by death row inmate Cal Coburn Brown, who is scheduled to be executed this month, and state officials continued preparations to carry out his sentence. FBI conducting raids in Spokane area The FBI conducted raids in Spokane County on Tuesday following the arrest of a man who has been in contact with white supremacists in the past. Mental evaluation for defendant in Seattle killing A judge ordered a 15-day mental evaluation Tuesday at Western State Hospital for the man accused of raping two Seattle women and stabbing one to death. Man dies in Spanaway after deputies use Taser Pierce County sheriff's detectives are investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the death of a man who stopped breathing after deputies stunned him with a Taser. Big Soda gives another $4.2 mil to repeal new tax The American Beverage Association last week contributed another $4.2 million to the effort to pass Initiative 1107, which would repeal new taxes on things like soda. As Slog reports, the measure is now most highly-funded initiative in state history. The ABA has contribued more than $14 million. Highlights of the 2010 Washington test scores Results from the statewide achievement tests - Measurements of Student Progress in grades 3 through 8 and High School Proficiency Exam in 10th grade - were released Tuesday. Not all grades took tests in all subjects. Hiker shoots self in butt on Blewett Pass A hiker on Blewett Pass shot himself in the butt when he put a handgun in his back pocket. Snohomish County soccer club lost $75,000 in theft A volunteer with a south Snohomish County youth soccer club is accused of stealing about $75,000 over three years. - Dick's Drive-In looking for new Seattle location - Firing of Kitsap County sheriff's deputy upheld - Poll: Eyman tax initiative looks like a winner - Poll: Income tax 'yes'; soda tax 'no'? - Are large after-market tires legal? - Vacant house burns in Kent - The nation's love of bacon means it costs more - Lawsuit: Purchase of Eastside rail corridor was illegal - King County deaths - Charge: Felon pretended to be cop, held escort against her will - Charge: Elderly maid lifted jewels, other valuables from clients - Man dies after deputy uses Taser on him - Man accused in South Park rape-slaying returned to mental hospital - Federal judge clears way for King County killer's execution - Republicans back BIAW initiative - Man with knife fatally shot by Seattle police - Trial date set in state Representative's assault case - Charge: Convicted arsonist impersonates Seattle cop, kidnaps prostitute - Man shot to death in confrontation with Seattle police - Dick's Drive-In to open new location - Seattle Public Schools, teachers reach tentative agreement   Wish you had current local news headlines on your web site? Add the Seattle P-I's FREE headline modules to any web page. Get the code here: http://www.seattlepi.com/onyoursite Click here to edit your topics Click here to unsubscribe

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