PImail (Local Stories) for 1/11/2011

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Local News Citizens' group gives Wash. education a C-minus The League of Education Voters says Washington state deserves a C-minus average for the way it educates students. Seattle Times on ferry crisis: 'That's life' The editorial page of The Seattle Times on Tuesday continued its penchant for being long on criticism and short on specifics when it comes to government budgets that are in crisis. GOP: Gregoire plan 'short on details, long on bureaucracy' Gov. Chris Gregoire and majority Democrats have helped push Washington's budget into "crisis" and the Legislature must create a better environment for main street businesses and cut spending to solve the state's $4.6 billion budget problem, Rep. Ann Rivers said Tuesday. Pontoon construction to begin in Aberdeen The Washington Transportation Department expects construction to start as soon as next month in Aberdeen on the facility that will build pontoons for the new Highway 520 floating bridge at Seattle. WA state agency proposes biomass jet fuel project Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark says he will propose legislation to promote making aviation fuel out of wood waste. Thief left ammonia valve open at Kent warehouse Someone stealing ammonia left an exterior valve open at a cold storage warehouse and the spewing coolant caused a hazardous material scare Tuesday morning in Kent. Fatal shooting reported in Kennewick in burglary One person was shot dead early Tuesday at a Kennewick house. Snow followed by flooding predicted The snow forecast for much of Western Washington on Tuesday will be short-lived as it turns to rain in warmer temperatures Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Suspect sought in Everett nightclub shooting Police are looking for the person who shot three people outside the Club Broadway nightclub in Everett. Everett Herald: Nudists object to shooting range A "social camping club" near Sultan isn't so keen on Snohomish County's plans to set up a shooting range next to their property, and it's fighting back with a lawsuit. - Man charged with raping elderly woman - Lawyer for Loughner has long ties in NW - New dean named for Gonzaga law school - Judge: Man accused in South Park rape-slaying can face jury - Kitsap Sun: Late for school, kid invents robbery - Robbery suspect gives bloodstained robe as Xmas gift - There are too many potholes in Seattle, SDOT director told - Woman found dead in Belltown apartment - A 'supermajority' for tax loopholes? - Famous Pike Place Fish market closed through January - No prison for developer behind 'largest wetland violation' in state history - Snow update: Up to 4 inches expected, may foul Tuesday commute - Seattle finds 16 more shock hazards, total grows to 41 - Suspected Fremont flasher held on $20K bail - Columbian: Woman in acid-attack hoax to visit Western State   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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