Stories for April 5, 2007

A Nixon could help save the Washington GOP from itself

Thu, Apr 5, 2 p.m.

Ally of Democrats, Greens, and Libertarians, unconventional Eastside legislator Toby Nixon – defeated last fall – is missed in Olympia. First urban and now suburban Republicans have become endangered in Washington state politics, and Nixon is an indicator species.

Seattle parks board nominees signal a new direction

Thu, Apr 5, 1 p.m.

By Paul Andrews

Two neighborhood activists are expected to emphasize public process on a board that got caught in a political crossfire in recent years

Pro sports facilities are an 'investment': Yeah, right

Thu, Apr 5, 11 a.m.

By O. Casey Corr

Nobody believes sports economic impact studies. So why do them?

Awesome to terrible Mariners pitching in just three days

Thu, Apr 5, 7 a.m.

By Mike Henderson

The good news: King Felix will start every fifth game.

What's the worth of Seattle's biggest newspaper?

Thu, Apr 5, 7 a.m.

By Bill Richards

Financial figures disclosed by old and new minority owners show a big gap in the market valuation of the Seattle Times Co. That could be a factor when arbitration starts over the future of the Times and the Hearst-owned Seattle Post-Intelligencer.