In another effort by Chairman and Chief Executive Howard Schultz to "get back to the roots and the core of our heritage, which is the leading roaster of specialty coffee in the world," it's been reported that Starbucks will remove those tasty breakfast sammiches from their stores.
Starbucks to Remove Breakfast Sandwiches from Menu
Theft of 1,613 Panties Earns Pullman Man 45 Days in Jail
The AP's Odd News department may as well just set up a bureau in Pullman. Last week, a Wazzu student gets busted for pot twice in one night.
Train Derailment Down South, Amtrak Service to Portland is Whacked
This happened between Tacoma and Olympia. Nobody got hurt, but if you were planning to take the train between Portland and Seattle, you'll be taking the bus instead, says Amtrak. There's also a road blocked and some people lost electricity. The AP has the details.
Former Sonic Dennis Johnson Is Dead at 52
Surprising and sad news from the AP: Dennis Johnson, who was Finals MVP when the Sonics won the 1979 NBA championship, is dead.
Student Shot to Death at Tacoma's Foss High
In a hallway, at about 7:30am. Witnesses say they heard three shots. Police caught the suspected shooter two hours later, about a quarter of a mile away. The dead student's name hasn't been released, and it's unclear what the shooter's motive is, or if the shooter is a student there as well.
The Huskies Are Also Receiving Votes
College football coaches, who gave the Huskies their only National Championship back in 1991, have bestowed upon the current team a very special honor—Also Receiving Voteites.

