MYNORTHWEST OPINION

Monday headlines: Wettest May ever? Ex-Sonics exec comes out, Endeavor blasts off

May 16, 2011, 9:47 AM | Updated: 10:31 am

rain1

Rain records could make this wettest May ever, from Chris Sullivan.

Huckabee’s announcement leads some to ask, “Did Maurice Clemmons force Huckabee out of race?”

Homeless camp organizers are saying the city is acting too slowly to secure them a new location.

PHOTOS: Space shuttle Endeavor blasts off. Plus, “Ballard High students’ experiment on board Endeavor,” from KING 5.

“Rick Welts, Phoenix Suns President and Ex-Sonics Exec, Comes Out of Closet and Into Spotlight, Hoping to Cure NBA’s Homophobia,” from The Seattle Weekly.

Monday news digest:

Did Huckabee’s handling of the Maurice Clemmons case figure into his decision not run for president? KIRO’s Jeff Pohjola takes a look. Media critic Tom Tangney takes a look at the Paramount Theater’s production of “Mary Poppins.” Sports director Bill Swartz recaps Roger Goodell’s conference call with Seahawks fans, and answers the question of whether or not it’s acceptable to root for the ex-Sonics in the NBA Playoffs this week. LISTEN NOW – Seattle’s Morning News

MyNorthwest Opinion

king county sheriff's office incident sea airport...

Charlie Harger

WA bill that could remove elected sheriffs clears House on party-line vote

A bill that would give a state board the power to remove an elected sheriff from office cleared the Washington House early Friday morning.

5 months ago

Iran war US embassy Saudi Arabia...

JON GAMBRELL, ELENA BECATOROS, AND SAMY MAGDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

6 months ago

katie wilson seattle mayor transit tax open air drug market...

Frank Sumrall

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names leaders for Human Services, Education, and Transportation

Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson continues to establish her leadership team moments before her tenure kicks off Jan. 1.

8 months ago

anglerfish dating seattle...

Isaiah Williams

What the male deep-sea anglerfish taught me about dating in Seattle

Discover how the deep-sea anglerfish inspired my dating journey in Seattle after moving from Mountlake Terrace.

8 months ago

same-sex marriage supreme court...

Associated Press

Supreme Court upholds its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

9 months ago

Little Saigon (Photo: Tonya Woo)...

Tonya Woo, SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR TO MYNORTHWEST

Tonya Woo: It’s time for Seattle to invest in Little Saigon’s future

Former Seattle City Councilmember Tonya Woo is on a mission to revitalize Little Saigon.

1 year ago

Monday headlines: Wettest May ever? Ex-Sonics exec comes out, Endeavor blasts off