A new book by Seattle-based writer John de Graaf takes an unconventional look at how we tie ourselves into knots of anxiety over concepts that add little value to our lives. A series of opportunities to hear ideas from the book begins with an Edmonds Community College appearance Wednesday (Oct. 26).
Bellevue's development war continues. Peter Callaghan demystifies Washington's latest liquor initiative. Gregoire proves apathetic to Chinese human rights issues. A look inside the Occupy movement's 'governing process.' And, "Wait, dont tear it down!" — re-imagining the viaduct as a park.
When Congress cancelled the SST, plunging the local economy downward, the city turned to new ways to lift its spirits and spur its economy. The arts, especially rock and roll, were a key part of the rebound.
Both candidates for mayor now say they oppose a proposed coal-shipping port at Cherry Point, but the real action may be in the Whatcom County executive contest.
The country struggles to recover from its lost decade and the earthquake. The Seattle economy is quite dependent on Japan, and we have lessons to learn from their strategic approaches.
Proposition 1 has taken its share of criticism, and it's not perfect. But voting against would be perfectly wrong for a city that wants to compete economically in the country and the world.