Tagged: University of Washington

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7:00am

Fri August 12, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

UW Husky Stadium remodel: Private effort, public benefit

Credit University of Washington

The University of Washington said this week it's close to reaching its fundraising goal for renovating Husky Stadium. KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says fans will benefit from this project, but don't have to pay for it.

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2:40pm

Wed August 10, 2011
State Employee Salaries

UW football coach Steve Sarkisian top-paid state employee

Credit Elaine Thompson / AP

A new detailed list from the Office of Financial Management names University of Washington football coach Steve Sarkasian the top paid Washington state employee in 2010, with $1.98 million in gross pay.

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8:12am

Thu August 4, 2011
Food and Diet

Healthy food costs is barrier to a better diet among poor

Credit Associated Press

Eating a nutritious diet appears to mean spending a bit more on your groceries. That means poor people face an extra challenge trying to eat well, according to a new study of about 1,100 King County residents.

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6:25pm

Mon August 1, 2011
Global Warming

Seattle spring was the coldest, one of the cloudiest on record

Scientists have confirmed what many suspected about this year’s weather. It was the coldest spring on record for Washington and one of the cloudiest. 

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2:02pm

Thu July 28, 2011
Battle in D.C.

Impact of debt ceiling debate? UW, cities could be downgraded

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University of Washington, the City of Seattle and King County all face possible credit rating downgrades because of the federal government stalemate over raising the national debt ceiling.

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7:50am

Fri July 15, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

U.S. Women go for World Cup title, former UW star at goalie

Credit Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press

She's dealt with a lot of drama on and off the soccer field. But former University of Washington star Hope Solo is at the top of her game as the United States Women's soccer team prepares to take on Japan for the World Cup title this Sunday.

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12:11pm

Thu July 14, 2011
Education

College students: Heavy drinking has its upsides

Credit Alejandro Gordo / Flickr

“It’s as though they think that the good effects of drinking keep getting better …”

A new study with implications for alcohol intervention programs on college campuses around the country finds that many students believe the benefits of boozing it up outweigh the downsides.

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6:57pm

Wed July 6, 2011
UW firebombing

Fugitive linked to UW ecoterrorist firebomb arrested

A fugitive wanted in connection with the 2001 firebombing of the University of Washington's horticulture center is now in federal custody.

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