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Parents on the bench

A University of Washington study aims to help you help your child with school sports.

Wondering about the WASL

As my children finish up their last week of WASL testing, along with students all over Washington state, I'm left with the question, "What's it all for anyway?" In search of an answer, I found some great Web sites that explain the importance of the WASL and what's in it for schools and parents.

Washington schools report card: A way to grade your child's school

Ever wonder how school in Seattle compare with other school districts in the state of Washington? Maybe you'd like to know how Seattle schools compare to each other. How do Seattle's schools measure up to schools in the burbs?

Kersten Campbell is the author of a humor book on motherhood. She has written articles on motherhood and family issues in magazines and Web sites such as Runner's World, Family Circle, and Family Fun. She can be reached through her Web site.
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57 states — and the Soviet of Washington?

Sen. Barack Obama must be drinking some of the same Seattle water as secessionist Mayor Greg Nickels. In Beaverton, Ore., he told the crowd that he'd visited "57 states" with "one left to go." He goes on to say that the only states he hasn't been to during his presidential bid are Alaska and Hawaii, which means Obama thinks the U.S. has 58 states, though by his own count there should be 59.

A Seattle software exec makes sure that the buffalo don't roam

The Northwest's real fairy tales

Arts Beat »

An Eastside community where craftsmanship defines the homes

It began in 1908, when a local group called the Beaux Arts Society bought 50 acres of land on the shore of Lake Washington, creating a thriving memorial to the arts and crafts movement of the day.

Melinda Bargreen: Goodbye to the Seattle Times music critic post

Columbus Symphony, deadlocked with musicians, shuts down

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Business / Technology »

A Seattle software exec makes sure that the buffalo don't roam

In the 19th century, tourists used to slaughter bison herds from passing trains, blasting the big beasts into near extinction just for fun. That ugly tradition is echoed in the recent massacre of buffalo in Colorado, which has also touched off a classic confrontation over rights between two ranchers. The Northwest connection: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Cook points out that the man behind the recent massacre is the chairman and CEO of one of Seattle's top software companies, Jeff Hawn of Attachmate. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Life after Yahoo: Microsoft moves on — to Asia

Steve Ballmer's about-face explained

Politics / Government »

Race is not the real issue for Obama's candidacy

It's a factor, polling finds, but the bigger questions concern whether he is too young, too inexperienced, and too liberal.

57 states — and the Soviet of Washington?

A former Alaska legislator is sentenced to prison in a bribery case

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Travel »

Northwest Airlines plans to compete on the Seattle-to-Beijing route

By the time daily non-stops are begun next March, it will probably be called Delta Air Lines. In any event, the service will compete with that provided by Hainan Airlines starting next month.

The 787 program is 15 months behind, but some deliveries could be 30 months late

The revenge of the resource economy in the Mountain West

Sports » Weekend Essay.

Fast times and loads of fun, despite expensive gas

Photo story: Drag racing today is a AAA-sanctioned activity for high school students — on a track, without alcohol, and with plenty of supervision. But high-priced fuel takes a toll.

A survey showed there was little voter support for Ballmer's KeyArena plan

Dave Boling on 30,000 empty seats: Sure, bring Junior back — as well as Edgar and Jay

Food »

In the International District, an interesting approach to restaurant reviewing

The group assesses lunchtime eats in the ID, including whether or not the establishment uses MSG.

Yours for free: a guidebook to farm-fresh food

A city of scolds

Flip Side » Golf ball and club.

An alternative reality show

In The Real Husbands of Seattle, power and success come at high costs, but you might have to read between the lines ...

John Moe: Sorry, Seattle, I'm moving away

Which presidential candidate has a recipe for disaster?

Recreation / Outdoors »

A Seattle software exec makes sure that the buffalo don't roam

In the 19th century, tourists used to slaughter bison herds from passing trains, blasting the big beasts into near extinction just for fun. That ugly tradition is echoed in the recent massacre of buffalo in Colorado, which has also touched off a classic confrontation over rights between two ranchers. The Northwest connection: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Cook points out that the man behind the recent massacre is the chairman and CEO of one of Seattle's top software companies, Jeff Hawn of Attachmate. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Another Teton Dam

Fast times and loads of fun, despite expensive gas

Lifestyle / Leisure »

An Eastside community where craftsmanship defines the homes

It began in 1908, when a local group called the Beaux Arts Society bought 50 acres of land on the shore of Lake Washington, creating a thriving memorial to the arts and crafts movement of the day.

Priced out, but still somehow living in Seattle

Founder of Mother's Day grew to hate what happened to her idea

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