Last minute rain ends Seattle dry streak at 29 days, tying 1982 record

July 31st, 2009 Shuttle streaks toward Earth to end 16-day flightCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts streaked toward Earth for a late morning touchdown Friday to end a long but successful space station construction mission.

July 30th, 2009 Seattle breaks all-time temperature recordSEATTLE — Seattle has recorded the hottest temperature in its history. The National Weather Service recorded 102 degrees at 2:30 p.m.

July 30th, 2009 Seattle breaks all-time temperature recordSEATTLE — Seattle has recorded the hottest temperature in its history. The National Weather Service recorded 102 degrees at 2:30 p.m.

July 22nd, 2009 Actor's sister slain, preview in Seattle canceledSEATTLE — Two preview performances of "Catch Me If You Can," a world premiere musical in Seattle, have been canceled because of the killing of a sister of one of the stars. Norbert Leo Butz, who has a lead role in the show, is a brother of 39-year-old Teresa Butz.

July 18th, 2009 Seattle light rail line debutsSEATTLE — A new light rail line is set to debut in Seattle. The 13.9-mile Link route between downtown Seattle and the south Seattle suburb of Tukwila opens Saturday.

July 4th, 2009 Real Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1SANDY, Utah — San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night. Real Salt Lake (5-6-5) extended its undefeated streak to five matches (2-0-3), tying a franchise record last done Sept.

June 17th, 2009 Spring dry spell approaching record in SeattleSEATTLE — A near-record spring dry spell in Seattle is boosting the threat of wildfires in western Washington state. Tuesday was the 28th day without measurable rainfall at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

May 13th, 2009 Ryan Zimmerman extends hitting streak to 30 gamesSAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Zimmerman has swiftly extended his hitting streak to 30 games, getting a first-inning single in the Washington Nationals' game against the San Francisco Giants. Zimmerman matched George Brett's 30-game streak in 1980 for the longest by a third baseman since Pete Rose's 44-game streak in 1978, although Rose played two games in left field during his famed streak.

May 10th, 2009 Griffey's homer wakes up M's in 5-3 win vs. TwinsMINNEAPOLIS — Ken Griffey Jr.

May 9th, 2009 Rojas' 2 goals lead Red BullsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jorge Rojas scored his first two MLS goals within a six-minute span of the first half and Macoumba Kandji had a goal and two assists, leading the New York Red Bulls to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Friday night.

May 5th, 2009 Rangers hold off AL West-leading Seattle 6-5SEATTLE — Chris Davis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Felix Hernandez in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Monday night. Davis' drive gave Texas a 6-4 lead and sent Kevin Millwood to his first win over Seattle in his last six starts.

May 3rd, 2009 Mariners Morrow headed to 15-day DLSEATTLE — Brandon Morrow is headed to the 15-day disabled list as the Seattle Mariners are taking a cautious approach with the biceps tendinitis bothering their closer. Morrow was placed on the DL Saturday, retroactive to April 24, the day after he last pitched.

May 3rd, 2009 Toronto keeps Crew winless with 1-1 drawTORONTO — Chad Barrett scored in the 64th minute Saturday to give Toronto FC a 1-1 tie with Columbus that kept the MLS champion Crew winless. Toronto (3-2-3) extended its unbeaten streak to three games despite some defensive lapses.

May 3rd, 2009 Sounders overcome Montero's ejection, tie Fire 1-1BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Seattle Sounders overcame the ejection of Fredy Montero and tied 1-1 with the unbeaten Chicago Fire on Saturday night.

April 30th, 2009 Greinke's streak ends at 43 inningsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zack Greinke's streak of consecutive innings without allowing an earned run has been stopped at 43.