| SANTAS | SCROOGES |
|---|---|
| Jay Buhner, one of the most popular Mariners ever, has retired. Worshipful fans have vowed to continue celebrating Buhner Buzz Cut Night in the privacy of their own homes. | A federal biologist denies skewing survey results to protect wild Canada lynx in Northwest forests. Next thing you know, it’ll turn out the woods are full of spotted owls. |
| A pilot got lucky when he managed to land his single-engine Cessna on Interstate 90 during a heavy fog. He was promptly ticketed for holding up traffic. | King County deputies are reviewing their car-chase policies after several people were injured in an accident on I-90 during a pursuit. Among the alternatives to chases: watching suspects drive away, then going to the doughnut shop; or simply shouting “Hey, come back here!” |
| Alaska Airlines was cleared of federal negligence charges in the crash of Flight 261, while settling with the whistle-blower in the case for $500,000. All this sounds like good news until people have to decide which airline they want to fly on. | Gov. Gary Locke wants to balance the budget through higher taxes on liquor and gambling, plus a new lottery game. Legislators have, however, rejected his proposal to convert the Capitol building into a gin joint. |
News Clips— Santas/Scrooges
