Author Discovers Her Lost Black Heritage

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As a long-time teacher of history, Barbara Hilyer believes American history has been whitewashed.

What is it about Springfield? Now the Restaurants are Serving Stolen...

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JD Vance warned that that stolen pet restaurants could drive other fast food chains out of business. “My private equity friends in Silicon Valley are raising billions of dollars to invest in this industry.”

Research on What Makes Wine Buyers Sip

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First and foremost, consumers these days want more than a quick sip-and-spit tasting room experience.

Some Things JD Vance Gets Right About the Economy

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Vance is clearly not a traditional “business-first” Republican. He sounds more like one of the “Bernie Bros” of 2016 or 2020. He has said he finds common cause with them.

No, They’re not Really Going to Shoot 450,000 Owls

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In the fight to save the spotted owl, barred owl snipers won’t be coming to your neighborhood.

Running on Empty: Sheriff Dave’s Debate and Fundraising Struggles

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Eight years removed from his last campaign for Congress, Reichert looked slow and rusty on the debate stage.

The Other Debate Last Night: Ferguson V Reichert

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Last night’s face-off between Attorney General Bob Ferguson and former Congressman Dave Reichert was decidedly low-key in contrast to the fiery presidential debate completed...

More Question-Dodging from Trump and Harris

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Both of them dodged crucial questions by changing the subject. Both made gross exaggerations. Both made unfounded predictions of what would happen if the other won.

Felon V Prosecutor

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For his part, Trump arrived with a tired playbook that called for increased tariffs on overseas goods and replacement of Obamacare with something better, a so-called “new concept,” details yet to come.

Can Kamala Trump Grievance?

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Maybe Trump is right and there are enough Americans who for whatever reasons are invested in tearing down American norms and see in him as the avatar to do it. Harris is the clear alternative, appealing to our better nature.

Harris’ Decisive Win over a Bully

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Most of the time Trump had on the face that he wore in the New York courtroom this spring. Defiant to be sure, but so very dark, so very menacing.

Moon Unit Speaks: My Dad Frank Zappa

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“Growing up I was just like you—I had a rock star for a dad, was told to call my parents by their first names, had two invisible camels for playmates, and dreamed about my future following in Frank’s footsteps."

Seahawks Opener: Grim turns to Grin

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In terms of pressure on a leader to fix wayward local institutions such as Boeing, Seattle Police or the Mariners, Mike Macdonald was down...

A Once-Vital Remote Island Asset is in the Geo-Political Crosshairs Again

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“Welcome to N.A.F. Adak, Alaska/Birthplace of the Winds,” reads the sign greeting passengers on the twice-weekly Alaska Airways flights from Anchorage. The first time I arrived, in 2003, it read simply “the Winds”; the winds had blown away the rest of it. Like so much on the island, it’s been patched back together.

Is the Media Asleep Over Trump’s Admission that He Lost in...

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For certain, the truth needs to be explored extensively in Tuesday’s presidential debate. And it should have an impact on this year’s election.

The Expressive Vineyards of the McMinnville AVA

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Up to date statistics are hard to find, but I count at least 16 vineyards, 10 wineries and at least a half dozen tasting rooms. And with the bustling city of McMinnville close at hand, visitors can easily find a wide variety of tasting opportunities covering virtually all the Willamette Valley AVAs.

Want to Live in Italy? Hint: Go Digital

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The Digital Nomad Visa opens the door to younger and middle-aged people to live and work in Italy. Given the popularity of Italy, many people have anxiously waited for this door to open.

Why Clint Eastwood Bought a Historic Carmel Ranch

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After buying a home in the neighborhood during his "Rawhide" TV days, Eastwood's affection for Carmel took root.  It was while he served the town as mayor that the historic Mission Ranch came on the market.  It was only a step or two from there to investing in what Eastwood saw as Carmel's living history.

The Importance of a Good Contrarian

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Here are several items I came across in my reading this week that I commend to your attention. There’s a theme that links all...

Rollback Initiative Funding; Lands Commissioner Race

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BP America cut the biggest check of August, sending another $1 million to Green Jobs PAC, which is opposing Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act, which established a cap-and-trade system for major emitters of carbon pollution.

Seattle’s Two Pro Football Teams Take the Field. Just Who are...

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The Seahawks under new coach Mike Macdonald open Sunday at home against the Denver Broncos, aka the Russell Wilson Survivors Bowl. Participants are expected to share stories and photos and show scars. The more dramatic story is over at Montlake, where the Huskies opened Saturday with a 35-3 thumping of Weber State of the Big Sky Conference.

Revitalized Bumbershoot a Credit to New Promoters, Seattle Center

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After the half-decade AEG debacle, Bumbershoot is officially back. It’s not better than ever – a bit pricey; not enough beer selection; you can’t exactly top Miles Davis; etc. – but these two years under New Rising Sun have been a sterling return to form.

Tips from a Campaign-Tested Woman Candidate: Running as Kamala

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Likeability has been a handicap for women, often eliminated by the query: “Who’d you rather have a beer with?” Exhibit camaraderie when possible -- your running mate Tim Walz is a prime example: Who you gonna split a Runza with?

Alexander Pantages, Seattle’s Impresario

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Just before World War I, Pantages emerged as the top theater owner in the United States.

Where Things Stand Now: Harris Takes on Trump

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Besides energizing Democrats and improving her status with various demographic groups, Harris has benefitted from evident confusion and some gross faux pas by Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.

The Unraveling of Ste. Michelle Wines; And Ken Wright’s Latest

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Ste. Michelle's new leader believes his attempts at re-inventing, re-organizing, re-centering the company – call it what you will – have a good chance of success. Kind of like Dan Wilson’s take on the Mariners, although by some metrics the M’s are in better shape.

How the Banned New York Times Recently Became a Chinese Government...

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The Times stories were a bonanza for the Chinese government, which long considered Falun Gong an anti-state and anti-humanity cult.

The Pre-History of Lake Forest Park

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Humans have lived in western Washington for at least 14,000 years, from the Ice Age to the present.  We know them from 19th century tribal names: Duwamish, Muckleshoot, Suquamish, Tulalip, etc.  Today, the issues of fishing rights and casinos make headlines, but the tribes’ profound antiquity and management of the environment is less well known.

Is British Columbia about to Veer Hard Right?

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The result of this surprise is to unite the right against the governing New Democratic Party (NDP), which has been in power since 2017 and seemed solidly entrenched with two parties splitting the conservative vote.

The Anxious Generation: The Language of Therapy isn’t Cutting It

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When psychological and therapeutic language are asked to do double-duty as our primary moral framework, it falls short.

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Seattle Primaries: A Bad Night for Incumbents

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The state has a new star in King County Executive frontrunner Girmay Zahilay, running well ahead of County Council colleague Claudia Balducci.