Politics Obama's speech captures what we have in common President Obama has appointed new military, CIA leadership. by jaywalljasper / January 22, 2011
Culture Nicoletta Machiavelli, bella donna di Seattle A young Nicoletta Machiavelli during her Italian film career by Ann Bauer / November 30, 2009
Island Girl: The gift that keeps on taking Yes, these are tough times, including for worthy nonprofits. But what's with the hard sell on those of us who are trying to help? by Ann Bauer / November 13, 2009
Culture Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love. by Ann Bauer / November 11, 2009
Culture Island Girl: 'This Is It,' every day An argument to see Michael Jackson's movie, and to remember that there's not always next year. by Ann Bauer / November 3, 2009
Politics Divorce for gay rights A campaign sign at a Seattle rally in support of Referendum 71. by Ann Bauer / October 28, 2009
Culture Bringing life to city streets: The Barcelona model 'Statues' that suddenly come to life help keep Barcelona's streets lively. by jaywalljasper / November 20, 2010
What we can learn from the Dutch about biking and cities A bike parking lot in Amsterdam: Part of the Dutch success with biking is from planning to make it easy to use a bicycle. by jaywalljasper / September 26, 2010
Politics Best of 2009: Island Girl: A rocky landing in Washington Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / December 24, 2009
Politics Island Girl: I can see why that cop jumped to conclusions Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / October 25, 2009