Stories for Dec. 22, 2009

The story of Bill

Tue, Dec 22, 8:40 p.m.

By Kent Kammerer

Bill Sellen lived (and died) on the streets of Seattle, never having bounced back after World War II. A nurse who helped him remembers him, and a poem he gave her.

Those daring young nuts on the flying trapeze

Tue, Dec 22, noon

By Ronald Holden

With several high-swinging shows and schools, Seattle is emerging as an aerial heaven.

How budget cuts short-changed the UW

Tue, Dec 22, 2 a.m.

By Ed Lazowska

Some straight talk about complicated budget maneuvers, making clear that the University was one of the biggest losers in the nation, and the state.

A setback for property-rights advocates

Tue, Dec 22, 2 a.m.

By Bob Simmons

What's in a LAMIRD? It matters, the state Supreme Court says in a land-use ruling that requires tighter controls on development around rural settlements.