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How the U.S. underperforms at Shanghai's Expo

Thu, Jul 8, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Our man in Shanghai: America's pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai is underwhelming, even with a fine performance by a young actress named Rain, perhaps because of caution on the part of corporate sponsors.

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Our man in Shanghai: Feeling the 'force' of the future at World's Fair

Tue, Jul 6, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Urbanization is a theme that is expressed everywhere at World Expo 2010, especially in the massive China Pavilion.

Vancouver: a case study in downtown revival

Mon, Jul 5, 2 a.m.

By Jean Godden

This time it's that other Vancouver, the one to the south, touting successful urban development. And in this case turning around a crime-ridden park.

Humor: See Seattle and die

Sun, Jul 4, 8:37 a.m.

By Steve Clifford

Seattle has a great new way to draw tourists: our new assisted-suicide law.

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Sales-tax exemption for Canadians put on hold

Fri, Jul 2, 12:34 p.m.

By Bob Simmons

A Superior Court judge has blocked plans for the state to exempt Canadians from Washington's sales tax.

Shakespeare has exciting outdoor home in Skagit Valley

Fri, Jul 2, 2 a.m.

By Bob Simmons

After a small community pulls together, Shakespeare in the round, or at least amid the rocks, promises to be a treat.

Stalking Anthony Bourdain in Seattle

Tue, Jun 29, 2 a.m.

By Sue Frause

The popular chef, author, and Travel Channel star turned his sharp wit on vegetarians but spared Rachel Ray during his recent book-tour stop in Seattle.

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From Gold Rush bankers to a rush of Cubs fans

Tue, Jun 29, 1:21 a.m.

By Stephen H. Dunphy

Pioneer Square gets another new hotel in a very old building, this time the Alaska Building at Second and Cherry.

Transportation insanity: Sun, ferries, and crazy drivers

Fri, Jun 25, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

This is the high season for ferry rides and crazy drivers. When the two meet, it's entertaining, and annoying.

Budget cuts make Washington only state without board to decide place names

Tue, Jun 8, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The Washington Board on Geographic Names has not just been slashed from the budget, but written out of existence in Olympia, making the Evergreen State the only one without such a body. Who will keep our maps from chaos now?

Signs point to a shaky tourism season in Washington state

Mon, Jun 7, 2 a.m.

By Ronald Holden

International visitors account for a quarter of Seattle's tourism revenue, but the dollar's strength against the Euro is keeping many of them home.

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New Zealand: travel, tourism, and grace

Fri, Jun 4, 2:39 p.m.

By Anthony B. Robinson

In a land of spectacular natural beauty, much of tourism is packaged, commercialized, and designed to reduce the elements of surprise. The best moments come unexpectedly, and not necessarily at a park, mountain, or beach.

Expo in Shanghai: green lessons for Seattle, U.S.

Fri, Jun 4, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The world's biggest world's fair is underway, and the U.S. media, for once, is paying attention. There's the Hillary Clinton angle, after she helped make U.S. participation happen, but this is also a fair that shows the U.S. some options for catching up with other nations on sustainability.

Yakima coming into its own as a wine-tourism destination

Fri, May 28, 2 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

It's no Napa, or even Walla Walla, but the area touts a new bistro, upscale lodging, and plans for a farm-to-table restaurant. Tom Douglas even has his eye on the region.

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