Stories for March 28, 2012

Japan's survivors bring new dimension to Mariners' opener

Wed, Mar 28, 10:30 p.m.

By Art Thiel

The presence of survivors and families provided far more meaning than the game between Seattle and Oakland. Among those honored at the game were the parents of a young American woman, Taylor Anderson, who was teaching in Japan and died after taking her students to high ground.

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Midday Scan: Marriage equality opponents divide and conquer in national campaign

Wed, Mar 28, 11:19 a.m.

By Pete Jackson

When campaigning, taking a page from Sun Tzu can often be more effective than, you know, being nice. And for the National Organization for Marriage, no tactic appears to be too dirty or underhanded, as long as it assures success.

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In middle of frenzy at home, Ichiro hits all the right notes

Wed, Mar 28, 9:55 a.m.

By Art Thiel

Art Thiel in Japan: Opening Day shows the star's ability to manage a situation and the potential for the Seattle Mariners' offense to improve with him batting third.

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Ichiro leads Mariners to Opening Day win

Wed, Mar 28, 7:30 a.m.

By Art Thiel

The No. 3 hitter in the batting order knocked out four base hits as the M's won 3-1 to take a one-day lead in the AL West standings.

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The Gates Foundation opens its gates, or a few windows

Wed, Mar 28, 2 a.m.

By Dick Nelson

The new visitor center's vivid, heartfelt displays tell the story of the foundation's globe-spanning philanthropic ambitions, and of the enormous work that waits to be done.

Where would Jesus bank?

Wed, Mar 28, 2 a.m.

By Roger Valdez

A forum at the Episcopal cathedral in Seattle will look at the role of cooperatives in building a better future.

Northgate Mall: battleground for transit and planning issues

Wed, Mar 28, 2 a.m.

By Jordan Royer

As a new round begins, over a Sound Transit parking garage, there are lessons to be learned from the successes at Northgate in recent years and from transit-oriented development along California's BART lines.