The Associated Press

NBA Owners Reject Sacramento Kings Move To Seattle

The Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:25 +0000

DALLAS (AP) -- NBA owners voted Wednesday to reject the Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle, the latest in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise.

Violence Mars Peaceful May Day Rally In Downtown Seattle

The Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:30:46 +0000

SEATTLE (AP) — Police used flash bangs and pepper spray against some protesters pelting them with objects late Wednesday, as a spurt of violence erupted after a May Day march for immigration reform ended.

Thousands March Through Seattle In May Day Rally

The Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:29:11 +0000

SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of people marched about 2 1/2 miles from the Central District toward Seattle's downtown Jackson Federal Building on Wednesday after a May Day rally supporting immigrant rights and labor.

Science Teacher From Yakima Valley Awarded By President Obama

The Associated Press — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:23:39 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama honored finalists Tuesday for the 2013 National Teacher of the Year award and saluted the winner, a Washington state teacher credited with improving science enrollment at his high school.

Jimmie Johnson Wins Second Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Makes Historic Leads

The Associated Press — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:40:00 +0000

A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.

Patrick made history out front at the Daytona 500, only to see five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson reclaim his spot at the top in the end.

Johnson won his second Daytona 500 with a late push on Sunday, grabbing the spotlight from Patrick as she faded on the final lap. Patrick became the first woman in history to lead laps in "The Great American Race" and was running third on the last lap, but slipped to eighth in the late push for position.

Her fall began when Dale Earnhardt Jr.