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Another Reason Why the NBA Belongs In Seattle: It Skews Democratic

As Seattle faces another setback in the slow march to regaining an NBA team, local basketball fans can take comfort in the knowledge that their favorite sport's politics line up with those of the region. OpenSecrets.org recently looked at the political donations from players, owners, and executives ... More >>

Fans Kicked out of Niners Game By the Boatload; That Could Never Happen at Seahawks Game, Could It?

​A record number of San Francisco 49er fans -- all of them great Americans -- were tossed out of Candlestick Park during Sunday's showdown against the victorious New York Giants. A total of 110 Niners boosters were ejected from the 'Stick, where the sale of booze was cutoff at half-time.

Mark Brunell's Downward Spiral

How a former UW football star squandered $75 million in NFL earnings.

Paul Allen's Seahawks Second in Division but First in NFL Contributions to U.S. Democrats

Political footballer​It may be another season of mediocrity for the Seattle Seahawks, who have won just two of their five games so far. But they do lead the National Football League in political donations to Democratic causes, thanks to billionaire owner Paul Allen. The $36,000 he's given sinc ... More >>

Le Bon Ton Roule Does Shrimp Po'boys Right, Spells "Temps" Wrong

A magnfiied view of shrimp shit, which when eaten leaves your breath shrimpy-fresh!​I wish someone had run a spell-check when they were going to name Le Bon Ton Roule, because the proprietors spelled "temps" wrong. "Bon Ton" sounds like it should be the name of a French/Chinese fusion restau ... More >>

Raiders of the Lost Ark

A magnfiied view of shrimp shit, which when eaten leaves your breath shrimpy-fresh!​I wish someone had run a spell-check when they were going to name Le Bon Ton Roule, because the proprietors spelled "temps" wrong. "Bon Ton" sounds like it should be the name of a French/Chinese fusion restau ... More >>

Tom Cable Is the New Seahawks Assistant/Line Coach; Let's Hope He Doesn't Punch Anyone

​After firing offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates earlier on Tuesday, the Seahawks soon followed with the news that they'd hired former Raiders head coach Tom Cable as assistant head coach and line coach. Here's hoping no one gets punched.

Robert Lance Theoudele, Former UW Football Player, Charged With Stealing His Teammate's Identity

Image via​Greg Grimes tells Seattle police that he and Robert Lance Theoudele never got along when they played football together at the University of Washington in the late '70s. Both were defensive backs, and Grimes says he and Theoudele (pronounced Tudell) "were involved in several altercati ... More >>

Charlie Whitehurst Has Earned the Right to Start for the 2011 Seahawks

​Ever since backup quarterback Charlie Whitehurst failed miserably while starting in place of an injured Matt Hasselbeck, talk radio and the Seattle Times alike have embarked upon a frenzy of rotisserie-style speculation about who'll call signals for the Hawks next year. Overpay the aging Hass ... More >>

Randy Moss the Newest Seahawk? Coach Pete Carroll Reportedly Hoping So

​Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss, who recently inherited Terrell Owens' old spot as the NFL's biggest diva, was fired by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. The move came after three consecutive losses and less-than-stellar performances from Moss. It has nonetheless set off a storm of ... More >>

Seattle Storm Is the Winningest Team In City History, Says WNBA; Suck On That, Seahawks

​It's a crime, really, that there were any empty seats at all in Key Arena tonight as the Seattle Storm dominated the Phoenix Mercury 82 - 74 in the first game of the WNBA Western Conference Finals. No chance Pete Carroll will give you anywhere near that great a season this year.

Seahawks' Draft Grades: Pete Carroll Is an Honor Student

No pressure Russell, you're only replacing the greatest lineman this team has ever known.​There's something inherently schizoid about crystal balling the career of a 20-year-old kid only hours after a team has knighted him. Although many highly-compensated people will argue otherwise, there's ... More >>

How Much Money Will Jake Locker Lose by Returning to Washington?

Santa came early for Washington football fans. Husky quarterback Jake Locker announced today that he'll be returning to Montlake for his senior year. Which means, barring injury, 12 more games of whoa that guy's fast for a QB runs like the one you see above. But rather than focus on the positive ... More >>

Free MP3: PUSA Release a New Single For the Seahawks

​While walking to work this morning I ran into a group of guys that were dressed like a cross between Hells Angels and zombies sporting silver and black jerseys. Instantly, I recognized them as members of Raider Nation and remembered that the Seahawks are playing the Oakland Raiders tonight at ... More >>

Your Arts & Space Weekend Planner

​The last weekend of August begins on the moon! That's where much of the LP record cover art is set in a new show at EMP: It's refreshing to seen a museum exhibit that doesn't pretend to offer great music or great art. Culled from the collection of an L.A. music industry executive, Spaced Out ... More >>

My Friend John Madden Retires

John Madden and I went to the same college, at different times, and played football there, on different teams. I also once covered the Oakland Raiders, and he wasn't the coach. Today, amazingly, he retired from NBC, which I watch! (For the record, I played in 1960 for the Grays Harbor College Choke ... More >>

What About Latinos in the Military?

John Madden and I went to the same college, at different times, and played football there, on different teams. I also once covered the Oakland Raiders, and he wasn't the coach. Today, amazingly, he retired from NBC, which I watch! (For the record, I played in 1960 for the Grays Harbor College Choke ... More >>

Fanatics and Birth Control

John Madden and I went to the same college, at different times, and played football there, on different teams. I also once covered the Oakland Raiders, and he wasn't the coach. Today, amazingly, he retired from NBC, which I watch! (For the record, I played in 1960 for the Grays Harbor College Choke ... More >>

Ask a Mexican

John Madden and I went to the same college, at different times, and played football there, on different teams. I also once covered the Oakland Raiders, and he wasn't the coach. Today, amazingly, he retired from NBC, which I watch! (For the record, I played in 1960 for the Grays Harbor College Choke ... More >>

Why Do Mexicans Love Morrison?

John Madden and I went to the same college, at different times, and played football there, on different teams. I also once covered the Oakland Raiders, and he wasn't the coach. Today, amazingly, he retired from NBC, which I watch! (For the record, I played in 1960 for the Grays Harbor College Choke ... More >>

Guest Worker Program Isn't the Labor and Immigration Panacea It's Cracked Up to Be

Just ask one of nearly 200 Thai workers who have joined in a federal class-action lawsuit.

The Refs, Too, Were Stealers

A memorable Seahawks season ends with a forgettable game as the Pittsburgh Zebras win Super Bowl XL.

A Future Wide-Open

In a mixed showing, the Seahawks find a need for receivers.

Mission Unaccomplished

The Seahawks win a piece but fail to win the war.

Unhappy Holidays

Seahawks coach Holmgren says he's not pleased. Well, neither are we.

The Playoffs Beckon

Despite a close call with the Pooh Bears, it's not hard to foresee Seahawks football in January.

The Economy, Poliwood, and Crime

Despite a close call with the Pooh Bears, it's not hard to foresee Seahawks football in January.

After Further Review

The public-private deal with Paul Allen to build Seahawks Stadium was a lose-win situation. Guess who won.

The Player-Coach

The Seahawk general manager needs to own up to the hand he has dealt himself.

Largent's line

The Seahawk general manager needs to own up to the hand he has dealt himself.

e.m.p. (What is it?)

Everybody's talking about Seattle's new rock 'n' roll museum, but is it an eyesore or a triumph?

The Lesser of Two Evils

Everybody's talking about Seattle's new rock 'n' roll museum, but is it an eyesore or a triumph?

The Lesser of Two Evils

Everybody's talking about Seattle's new rock 'n' roll museum, but is it an eyesore or a triumph?

The Lesser of Two Evils

Everybody's talking about Seattle's new rock 'n' roll museum, but is it an eyesore or a triumph?