Stories for May 20, 2008

Endangered species: Oregon Republicans

Tue, May 20, 10:13 p.m.

Below the radar of the hard-fought presidential primary won by Sen. Barack Obama Tuesday night, May 20, and a nail-biter of a U.S. Senate primary race, Oregon Democrats have never been as dominant as they are in 2008. Nor have Republicans looked as pathetic. Where did they go wrong?

Barack Obama widens the gap

Tue, May 20, 4 p.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

A new Gallup Poll shows the Illinois senator is increasingly preferred by Democratic voters nationwide over Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York. But as we've said before, don't expect Clinton to withdraw any time soon.

Rare butterflies in a war zone

Tue, May 20, 3:56 p.m.

By Lisa Brunette

The land around Ft. Lewis, or just "off post," as those in the military refer to it, has two competing identities. First and foremost, it has been set aside and used for decades as a training ground for war games. Students at neighboring Pierce College can hear the munitions detonations as persistent rumblings in the distance, a poignant, aural reminder of the war overseas.

Goodbye, Googie?

Tue, May 20, 8 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Seattle's landmarks staff recommends pulling the plug on a Ballard diner, an example of Googie-style architecture, that had been designated for preservation.

A bold plan to turn UW into a Stanford died a quiet death

Tue, May 20, 5 a.m.

By David Brewster

State universities have clumsy and stingy masters in state capitols. Is it time for divorce court? Here's the story of how some people advising the University of Washington looked at such a scheme.

From Starbucks to 'Slutbucks'

Tue, May 20, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Is the Starbucks mermaid the new Paris Hilton? As mentioned on Crosscut, the quality of Starbucks' new everyday Pike Place blend is the subject of discussion, but so too is the company's "new" iconic, retro logo. In use for at least a few more weeks as part of Starbucks' effort to reconnect consumers with the chain's funky, regional roots, the logo is a version of the company's original. The big news: the saucy siren's boobs are back!

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