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Another devaluation of the Seattle Times Co.

Last week was tough for the folks at the Seattle Times Co. The flagship Seattle Times carried through on a plan to cut the paper's staff of 1,845 by about 7 percent, or 125 employees. Meanwhile, in a federal securities filing last Friday, May 9, Sacramento-based McClatchy Co., which owns 49.5 percent of the Times Co. voting stock, disclosed it is continuing to devalue its stake in the company.

For the French, Seattle's cachet is bio

Seattle's French Underground. Seattle's French Underground: There are thousands of emigrants in metro Seattle. They generally like our green and organic values, but the social norms here are an acquired taste. Part 2

May Day march in downtown Seattle

May Day march in downtown Seattle Many causes on display on Fourth Avenue.

Thousands trade four wheels for two during Bike to Work Month

Commuters on the Sammamish Bike Trail. Rising gas prices, crowded buses, concern for the environment, and the desire to squeeze in a workout are motivating more people to commute by bike. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about joining them.

Discords in the violin sections

The concertmaster post (leader of the first violin section) is proving a hot seat in Seattle. Marjorie Kransberg-Talvi, longtime leader of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, has resigned that post, unhappy at criticism of her playing by conductor Stewart Kershaw, effective the end of this season. Ingrid Matthews is taking a one-year leave from being leader of Seattle Baroque Orchestra, citing a need to take some time off. And turmoil continues at the Seattle Symphony.

What made the Seattle style of business a success

John Nordstrom. As civic icons like Safeco drift away from their Puget Sound roots, here's a look at the components of a Seattle way of doing business that built up such brands. The key was motivated employees. The poison was rapid growth.

Growing up without newspapers

Crosscut Focus: Red Ink by the Barrel. Sixth of a series: The youngest member of the Crosscut editorial team weighs in.

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Death by sun! Film at 11

If you watch local TV news, there's always something to worry about. Take this week's weather: sunny, warm ... and apparently a coiled snake ready to strike! Local stations are famous for over-hyping storms as reporters lean into Alki breezes as if they're the next Katrina or race up to Snoqualmie Pass to prove that — you won't believe this scoop — it's snowing in the mountains in the middle of winter! But it's not enough to exaggerate rain and wind: A little bit of sun is enough to spread alarm.

The P-I's D. Parvaz will head to Harvard

Your chance to join the Mod Squad

Arts Beat »

What's killing small theaters? Paying the rent

As urban real estate soars in value, small theaters are finding one third of their budgets going to pay escalating rents and they must spend lots of time looking for affordable venues.

A dissent on Rauschenberg, darling of the avant garde

Jen Graves on Robert Rauschenberg's influence

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Calif. winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi died today at age 94

Mondavi is credited with bringing California, and consequently the U.S., recognition for its wines on par with European wines.

Bill Gates' (property) taxman cometh

REI plans to go solar at 11 stores, though none in Washington

Politics / Government » Eugene McCarthy.

Memories of an intense Oregon primary, 1968

A young cameraman watched the McCarthy-Kennedy contest close up, wrestling with his own issues in a time when "I was scared of my own country."

Gay marriage ruling a political vindication for San Francisco's mayor

A proposal to make all King County elected offices nonpartisan qualifies for the ballot

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After the Winter Olympics, B.C. Place will get a retractable roof

The 25-year-old facility has has a fabric roof, vulnerable to collapse. With a retractable roof, the stadium could have natural grass and be home to the Whitecaps soccer team.

From the NBA championship to homelessness in 30 years

The M's need a smarter management team

Flip Side » Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton, will you please go now!

Flip Side: With apologies to Dr. Seuss and Maureen Dowd.

An alternative reality show

John Moe: Sorry, Seattle, I'm moving away

Lifestyle / Leisure »

Calif. winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi died today at age 94

Mondavi is credited with bringing California, and consequently the U.S., recognition for its wines on par with European wines.

Starbucks' Pike Place Roast is just OK, says Consumer Reports

The long leash of the law

Travel »

Calif. winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi died today at age 94

Mondavi is credited with bringing California, and consequently the U.S., recognition for its wines on par with European wines.

To the envy of Washingtonians, B.C.'s got new ferries

The Space Needle's first cleaning since 1962?!

Recreation / Outdoors »

Bush plan may allow power plants near national parks

Latest move is part of a series of efforts to weaken air pollution regulations near national parks and wilderness areas.

The Space Needle's first cleaning since 1962?!

With polar bears endangered, tourists flock to northern Canada

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