Stories for May 21, 2010

Dismal state of downtown dining sinks Union restaurant

Fri, May 21, 4:47 p.m.

But owner/chef Ethan Stowell remains upbeat, as he plans the mid-summer opening of Staple & Fancy Mercantile in Ballard.

Postcard from New Zealand: 'Lord of the Rings' and well-run nature trails

Fri, May 21, 2:36 p.m.

By Anthony B. Robinson

This peaceful, orderly country stands in contrast to the frontier spirit of neighboring Australia, much like Canada compares to the U.S.

An ancient city with problems much like our own

Fri, May 21, 2 p.m.

By Chuck Wolfe

A Seattle group visiting Jerusalem learns of challenges with public transit, water treatment, and delicate archaeological excavations, all familiar issues.

Plucking new stars from the corps de ballet

Fri, May 21, 2 a.m.

By Jean Lenihan

From within the ranks of PNB's corps dancers, the ballet's most grueling job, Peter Boal creates newly gilded stars. Will one land a featured role in the upcoming "Coppelia" production?

Look out, world! Seattle has discovered boycotts

Fri, May 21, 2 a.m.

By Jason Shindler

Why think narrowly when it comes to punishing states that fail to act according to Seattle's best, liberal judgment? Our boycott of Arizona could be the start of something big.