Amanda Ross' mother works to honor daughter's memory, despite grief
Amanda Ross' urge to help people began early, her mother says. Nearly one year after her daughter was shot to death outside her Lexington townhouse, Diana Ross finds herself working for her daughter's causes. She has taken her daughter's place on the Lexington Humane Society's board of directors.

Dear Abby: Designated driver needs refresher course
A few weeks ago, I met a group of friends at a local pub. “Charlie” was the designated driver. I noticed Charlie was drinking beer. When I mentioned it, he said he’d had only three. Then he insisted he was fine and “it was only beer.” I tried to explain the danger of driving while “buzzed” and said I’d walk home. Charlie became insulted that I didn’t trust him to know his limits. He said I ...

Romance between informant, officer troubles Vancouver police, prosecutors
It's not clear that Vancouver Police officer Erik McGarrity broke the law or violated department policy when he fell in love with his former confidential informant — a much younger woman with a troubled past and a methamphetamine habit. But the relationship between the cop and the repeat felon has landed McGarrity, 43, under investigation and put his nine-year career with the VPD in ...

Dear Abby: She gets flak for calling out their lax designated driver
DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago, I met a group of friends at a local pub. "Charlie" was the designated driver. As the evening progressed, I noticed Charlie was drinking beer. When I mentioned it, he said he'd had only three. Then he insisted he was fine and "it was only beer."

Jeanne Phillips: 'Designated driver' misses the point
Dear Abby: A few weeks ago, I met a group of friends at a local pub. "Charlie" was the designated driver. As the evening progressed, I noticed Charlie was drinking beer. When I mentioned it, he said he'd had only three. Then he insisted he was fine and "it was only beer."