Oil prices: Is conflict in the Middle East to blame or is global demand simply outpacing supply? Either way we’re running out of oil, and it spells bad news for the world economy. Here in King County, trucker spends $1 Grand to fill up his diesel tank.

And she’s staying at the Green Tortoise in Galway. Queen plans first visit to Ireland by an English monarch since independence. Peace progress in Northern Ireland makes visit possible.

Get back to work, perezosa! 20 year old Mexican chief of police and young mother hasn’t been seen at work in three days. Many fear the worst, but others believe she may have fled to Texas.

February unemployment: 8.9 percent and falling. Last month U.S. employers added 192,000 jobs in the most promising employment trend since recession began.

Unemployment falling, but so are wages. Low-income jobs (that pay $9.01 to $12.91 per hour) growing fastest. Workers sacrificing higher wages to stay employed, and unemployed workers settling for less.

Kids! You know I love ‘em: Parents who say they feel blessed to have kids are lying to themselves a new study suggests.

Federal grants, technology investment, and young talented teachers: Reasons for Miami Central High School’s turnaround and Pres. Obama’s visit.

(Rolls eyes): SPD braces for more anarchist rampage this weekend. Anarchist website says “Our intention as anarchists is purely conflictional. We intend to create the space for agitation and attack.”

Your out-of-state gay marriage
: Now also a Washington State fake marriage domestic partnership. Olympia law makers vote to recognize the out-of-state same-sex marriages of Washington visitors.


Local gal hits the big time: Jinkx Monsoon on Funny or Die.