Stories for July 30, 2007

The paradox of Seattle billionaires: The bigger they are, the less we know about them

Mon, Jul 30, 11 a.m.

Paul Allen's recent interview with The Seattle Times provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a billionaire who's known more for his toys than for his intentions to develop Seattle.

A unionization plan for terrorists

Mon, Jul 30, 9 a.m.

By Steve Clifford

A surefire way to keep Washington safe. State law prohibits workers from blowing themselves up.

The Pacifist Northwest: We're the nation's volunteer factory

Mon, Jul 30, 5 a.m.

By Pete Jackson

Washington and Oregon colleges and universities lead the nation in supplying Peace Corps volunteers, with the University of Washington No. 1. With that and other factors in mind, it's time for the congressional delegations to work to get the planned U.S. Public Service Academy sited here.