The Seattle Times

A central contradiction exists between the goals of e-commerce and continued growth in Internet use. For the business model of Web commerce to work, companies need continued access to customers....

Calling the Internet "broken" because of privacy concerns, a Seattle start-up is offering a "Web agent" to fend off spam while authenticating user identities. "People are being turned off from...

When J.R. Baker was shopping around for car insurance last year, he expected the insurance companies to check out his driving record and accident history. He didn't expect them to...

This quick side dish consists of fresh spinach baked with flavorful Indian spices and herbs. It's adapted from "Raji Cuisine: Indian Flavors, French Passion," by Raji Jallepalli with Judith Choate....

Fragrant rosemary lends its distinctive flavor to this low-fat entree that stars halibut. This recipe is adapted from "Eating Well for Optimum Health," by Dr. Andrew Weil. POTATO-ROSEMARY-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS...

The following recipe takes a Mexican approach to chicken. It's easy to make, and low-fat too. The recipe is adapted from "Betty Crocker's Best Chicken Cookbook." TACO-SEASONED CHICKEN AND BEANS...

Warmer weather ushers in a craving for lighter fare. This chicken salad, with zesty mango and ginger, fits the bill for lunch or a light dinner. It is adapted from...

Clare Johnson, long light-brown locks twisted into a clip, wears one black Saltwater sandal and one white one. Retro sunglasses. Tie-dyed tank tops and plastic beaded chokers. Jaime Biava, with...

Good morning. How's your day beginning? Are you still a little tired and facing a busy day? You drink that first cup of coffee while reading the morning paper and...

In the largest private equity investment in the Pacific Northwest this year, the recently formed ICO-Teledesic Global said it completed a $315 million private investment agreement from Bill Gates and...