Libya

SIFF: Week 1 Picks & Pans

Duff McKagan: War's Horror Stories

And why I can't look away.

War's Storytellers, and Why I Can't Turn Away

This column today, is dedicated in memory of Lynn D. 'Buck' Compton. I first read about Buck and the World War II exploits of his Easy Company, in Stephen Ambrose's Band Of Brothers. Buck Compton died this week at the age of 90...at his home in Burlington, Washington. ----------- If you were a to ... More >>

2011's Top News Headlines: The Edible Version

​There was plenty of news in 2011, and food was involved in almost every story. Here, the year's top ten headlines and the foods with which they'll be forever linked. Dec. 17, 2010 Mohamed Bouazizi sets himself on fire Although it was still 2010 when Bouazizi doused himself with paint thinne ... More >>

Dick Cheney Should Be Barred From Canada, Says Parliament Member

​In September 2009, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi was scheduled to land his private jet in Newfoundland, Canada, for a stopover on his way back home. Gaddafi ultimately canceled those plans after being informed that Canadian law prevents known war criminals from entering the country. Canadi ... More >>

Inside the Effort to Free Ex-Seattle Journalist Dorothy Parvaz

​Editors note: The following story was written by ProPublica reporter Kim Barker. Normally we don't repost articles verbatim on this blog, but since ProPublica encourages news organizations to do exactly that; and since Baker's reporting is stellar and her insight as one of Parvaz's good frien ... More >>

Sea Shepherd Crew's New Target: Tuna Anglers in Libya

​If a few months from now, word comes down that Sea Shepherd Captain Paul Watson and/or members of his anti-whaling crew have been captured or killed by Libyan militants, there will likely be an entire chorus of people saying "Yeah, I saw that one coming."

Khalid Elhasumi, Microsoft Manager, Held in Libya by Gaddafi Thugs

Facebook photo​Since March 19, Microsoft's Libyan County Manager Khalid Elhasumi has been imprisoned in Tripoli, Microsoft announced today. They have no idea why he's being detained. Not that Gaddafi thugs have ever needed a reason to detain anyone.

To The Protesters Who Pushed, Spit On and Otherwise Tried to Harm Our Photographger: You Are Idiots

Joe Dyer/Seattle Weekly​Last Friday, as on the two previous days before it, protesters took to the streets in anger over former SPD Officer Ian Birk's escaping charges stemming from his unjustified shooting of Native American wood-carver John T. Williams. Joe Dyer, one of Seattle Weekly's phot ... More >>

Paul Allen Parties With Jay-Z, Lindsay Lohan and the Son of a Libyan Dictator on New Year's

Not pictured: Paul Allen.​On NBC's "30 Rock," the vacation hot spot known only to the very rich is called Svenborgia. But if you're Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Jay-Z or the crazed son of a Libyan dictator you know it by its more common name: St. Barts.

Tinkerer, Traitor, Spy?

Not pictured: Paul Allen.​On NBC's "30 Rock," the vacation hot spot known only to the very rich is called Svenborgia. But if you're Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Jay-Z or the crazed son of a Libyan dictator you know it by its more common name: St. Barts.

Back of the Room

Your 2006 Sasquatch recommended playlist.

A War on Iran

With dreams of remaking the Middle East, it just might be too much of a honey pot for Bush's hawkish neocons to resist.

From 'Spy' to Psychotic

The latest on the very strange story of former Seattle journalist Susan Lindauer.

Inaugural Ball and Chain

Jan. 19-25, 2005.

Hiding in Plain Sight

The Sun City Girls are Seattle's biggest cult band, with 70-odd albums that run the gamut from fascinating to infuriating. They're also changing the face of aural ethnography with their Sublime Frequencies record label. So why haven't you heard of them?

The Spy-cific Northwest

Journalists, sailor, diplomat—spies. Why is Washington so spooky?

A Democracy Worth Reclaiming

An interview with former ambassador to Iraq Joseph Wilson. He's down on our foreign policy but upbeat about America.

Buzz

The media, Seattle Center, and homeland security.

Road to Morocco

Belltown's new couscouserie offers authentic culinary romance.

An Iraqi Within

Hussain Alshafei escaped Saddams repression and landed in Edmonds to live the American dream. Now hes accused of illegally funneling money home. Was he merely helping fellow immigrants feed the families they left behind, or engaged in something more?

The List

Hussain Alshafei escaped Saddams repression and landed in Edmonds to live the American dream. Now hes accused of illegally funneling money home. Was he merely helping fellow immigrants feed the families they left behind, or engaged in something more?

American ingenuity

Hussain Alshafei escaped Saddams repression and landed in Edmonds to live the American dream. Now hes accused of illegally funneling money home. Was he merely helping fellow immigrants feed the families they left behind, or engaged in something more?

What comes next?

Hussain Alshafei escaped Saddams repression and landed in Edmonds to live the American dream. Now hes accused of illegally funneling money home. Was he merely helping fellow immigrants feed the families they left behind, or engaged in something more?

The case for Timothy McVeigh

Hussain Alshafei escaped Saddams repression and landed in Edmonds to live the American dream. Now hes accused of illegally funneling money home. Was he merely helping fellow immigrants feed the families they left behind, or engaged in something more?

How bad is Al?

Hussain Alshafei escaped Saddams repression and landed in Edmonds to live the American dream. Now hes accused of illegally funneling money home. Was he merely helping fellow immigrants feed the families they left behind, or engaged in something more?

The genuine article

A guide to The The's essential albums.

Down to Earth

The old and new ways to appreciate maps.

WTO reservations

The old and new ways to appreciate maps.

The good, the pretty good, and the won't-hurt-ya

Our guide to the candidates and ballot measures in this year's election.