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Local News

Hefty raises for top Seattle posts? Not a chance

Clarification: Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels asked the City Council to give him the ability to give big raises to top employees. The story gave the impression that he proposed giving some employees raises. Originally published Wednesday, January 14

Politics

Programs to help the needy will be cut

A previous version of this story incorrectly implied that the General Assistance-Unemployable program, which provides assistance to people who can't work, is tied to federal funding. In fact, GA-U is funded only with state dollars. Originally published Wednesday, January 14

Sunday Buzz

Seattle biotech rewards execs after stock dropped 99 percent

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Cell Therapeutics' market capitalization is about $7 million, rather than $27 million, as well as incorrectly stated that if Starbucks (which had a difficult 2008 but only lost half its stock value) gave its top five officers a bonus equal to one-seventh of its market cap, the execs would walk off with a billion dollars, rather than if its top five officers a bonus equal to one-twentyseventh of its market cap, the execs would walk off with about $270 million. The story also incorrectly stated that Bianco had the highest base salary of all the local biotech leaders, including companies with 120 times the market value of Cell Therapeutics. Bianco had the highest base salary of all the local biotech leaders, including companies with 30 times the market value of Cell Therapeutics. Originally published Wednesday, January 14

Politics

Canada's constitutional spat

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the queen's representative in Toronto is known as the governor general. The queen's representative in Ottawa is known as the governor general. Originally published Monday, January 12

Local News

KIRO-TV to replace Margo Myers in anchor job

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Russell also will work on the morning news and other special projects rather than that Meyers will also work on the morning news and other special projects. Originally published Monday, January 12

Local News

Woman's death could bring murder charges 15 years after she was shot

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Holbert was convicted of assault and served 22 months in prison, rather than five years. Originally published Monday, January 12

Local News

Felony charges may be filed in diploma case against 9 State Patrol troopers

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the State Patrol is recommending that nine troopers accused of purchasing falsified diplomas to get an increase in pay face felony theft charges rather than a Thurston County prosecutor says the State Patrol is recommending that nine troopers accused of purchasing falsified diplomas to get an increase in pay face felony theft charges. Originally published Monday, January 12

Local News

America provides refuge, but not always prosperity

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that World Vision Seattle has helped in his resettlement, rather than World Relief Seattle. Originally published Monday, January 12

Business & Technology

WaMu to lay off 3,400 in Seattle; bank to empty most of its leased space downtown

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the severance pay is equal to five weeks' pay for each of an employee's first two years of service, then two weeks' pay for every year after that. The correction is that workers will receive six to eight weeks' pay for six to 24 months of service, then 1.5 to two weeks' pay for every year after that. Senior managers will receive 16 weeks' pay for up to four years of service, then four weeks' pay for every year after that. Originally published Monday, January 12

Living

Meet "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan and American Idol's Blake Lewis at Seattle Dog Winterfest

9, 2009, was corrected Jan. 10, 2009. Due to incorrect information provided to The Seattle Times, the story said that members of the public could bring their dogs. Dogs are not allowed inside the Seattle Dog Winterfest. The story also incorrectly stated that the event will end at 6 p.m. The event will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Originally published Sunday, January 11

Local News

Forum explores possible loss of dental benefits for needy

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Teams International and the University of Washington School of Dentistry are two of only a few places that provide it rather than Medical Teams International is one of only a few places that provides it. Originally published Friday, January 9

Local News

New illumination of the statue of Chief Seattle beckons viewers

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Ernie Rhodes looks at the statue from the windows of his condo. "It kind of magically glows," Rhodes said. "And it's such a grounding element, to remember whom Seattle is named after. The request is for Ernie Rhoads looks at the statue from the windows of his condo. "It kind of magically glows," Rhoads said. Originally published Friday, January 9

High School Sports

Seattle Times All-State Football

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated 1A: Scott Brown, Cashmere rather than 1A: Phil Zukowski, Cashmere. Originally published Friday, January 9

Local News

Legislature starts with a lot fewer journalists

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that two reporters were left at the Connecticut capital, rather than about a dozen of reporters. Originally published Friday, January 9

Business & Technology

Airbus tests winglets made by Seattle's Aviation Partners

A previous version of this story incorrectly credited the Airbus photo to S. Ramadier, rather than Alexandre Doumenjou. Originally published Friday, January 9

Local News

Western State Hospital patients waiting to get out

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Washington State Hospital rather than Western State Hospital. Originally published Friday, January 9

Local News

High winds expected Tuesday and Thursday

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated in a caption that an asphalt curb along Highway 22. The curb was damaged along Highway 522. Originally published Friday, January 9

The Arts

Exhibit shines a light on what photography really means

A previous version of this story incorrectly states Bridget Nowlin's name as Rowlin. Originally published Friday, January 9

Business & Technology

No IPOs for Washington companies in 2008

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the 43 IPOs completed nationally last year represented an 84 drop from 2007. It should have read an 84 percent drop. Originally published Friday, January 9

Jerry Large

Get brain in gear for new year

, Originally published Friday, January 9

Real Estate

Seattle's Broadview offers close-in convenience, variety of homes

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Northeast 127th Street in the captain. The correct address is Northwest 127th Street. Originally published Friday, January 9

Local News

Eyman to start year with new initiative

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Bismarck is in South Dakota. The city is in North Dakota. Originally published Friday, January 9

Microsoft

Microsoft Server and Tools boss Muglia given president title

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Microsoft picks new server chief rather however, Microsoft picked the president for the Server and Tools unit. Originally published Friday, January 9

The Arts

ACT Theatre adds Judd Hirsch to season

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that subscribers will receive a 25 percent discount instead of a discount up to 25 percent. Originally published Friday, January 9

The Arts

Let the good times roll at Pioneer Square gallery walk

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated " "It's Only Pain Mrs. Rembrandt" rather than "It's Only Paint Mrs. Rembrandt." Originally published Friday, January 9

Politics

King County to choose election director in first all-mail vote

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that there would be 39 drop boxes rather than ten. Originally published Friday, January 9

Local News

Two in custody after shooting in Central Area

The information in this article, originally published January 3, 2008, was corrected January 3, 2008. The victim in this Friday night shooting was standing on a sidewalk in the 1400 block of 24th Avenue in the Central Area. A previous version of this story reported that the victim was standing along 24th Avenue East. Originally published Saturday, January 3

Local News

Seattle Police kill man dressed as Nazi soldier in U-District

1, 2009, was corrected Jan. 1, 2009. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the armed man was dressed as a neo-Nazi. He was dressed in a World War II-era Nazi uniform. Originally published Friday, January 2