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The 'McDonald's of the Philippines' opens a rare U.S. outpost here
Eating on the Edge: The fast-food chain Jollibee, ubiquitous in much of Asia, has stores in only five U.S. states, and nowhere else in the western world. So to see what's behind the success of this Filipino favorite (one hint: fried chicken), head to the mall at Southcenter.
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An advocate for recruiting some principals from outside classrooms gets his idea slapped down hard in Olympia.
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Census shows Bellevue's growing Asian, minority population
Approximately 40 percent of the city is now minority, and Bellevue has the highest percentage of Asian residents of any city in Washington state.
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We are what we read: three new books about food
Take your pick from tomes about the rising popularity of Italian cooking, the virtues of 'eating in,' or the transformation of a Capitol Hill restaurateur into a rural farmer and cheesemaker.
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Too many people think they could fix Seattle's schools
The mayor, the council, the business community: Does anybody think about holding off on offering their great ideas? And what about some word of thanks for jobs often well done?
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Media roundup: With Washington's legislature almost certain to go into a special session, commentary is focusing on the time and expense the lawmakers will use reaching agreement on a state budget.
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