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Stories for Aug. 17, 2010
There's a president in my bakery!
So that Obama could make his points about helping small business, a few small businesses at the Grand Central building in Pioneer Square had to take a short furlough.
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Washington state is still losing jobs, reflecting a national economic stalemate
The Federal Reserve usually lowers interest rates to stimulate the economy, but rates can't go much lower, raising questions about what to do next.
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Democrats got what they asked for in 2008. If they are surprised by the political challenges they face now, they shouldn't be.
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A free exhibit at the Woodside Braseth Gallery showcases panoramas that bring a new perspective to familiar surroundings.
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Are passenger-only ferries on the way back?
A new Kingston-Seattle service is coming and other ideas are following, giving rise to the thought of a resurrected Mosquito Fleet on Puget Sound.
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Patchwork projects won't cure our freight-mobility problem
A Seattle Port Commissioner argues for comprehensive, strategic, national investments for moving goods and retaining competitiveness. Just look to Canada for an example, and a threat.
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A tale of two churches: Mars Hill vs. University Baptist
The booming Mars Hill Church recently bought University Baptist's building for $2.5 million, underscoring a surprising trend away from liberal congregations in Seattle.
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Here's one suggestion for its 50th-birthday celebration: Go back to the old color scheme.
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