Filipinos represent perhaps the largest group of Asian Americans in the Seattle area, but it has been hard to find a restaurant serving their homeland's food. Is Filipino food finally on the verge of the attention it deserves?
We have returned to our tradition of honoring our service men and women. But the best way to honor their service is to think carefully before committing them to battle.
Outgoing Mayor Greg Nickels was so offended by a nearly 14 percent rate hike last year that he refused to sign the ordinance. Then the council added another 4.5 percent hike in March, and it is set to vote this week on an additional 8.5 percent in charges.