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The White House

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Seattle Storm to Meet President Obama Today--Will They Ask Him Why He Doesn't Support Same-Sex Marriage?

    ​Last Friday, after the Seattle Storm beat the Minnesota Lynx 65-55, the team invited reporters into the locker room for questions. Sarah Toce from the Seattle Lesbian blog was there and reported that during the question-and-answer session, someone yelled out "They just passed [same-sex] marri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2010

    Are Ridiculously Huge Burgers the New Gourmet Hot Dog?

    Sure, this could feed my whole family. But it can feed just me, too.​Recently, the hot carnival food trend has been to take the dog out of hot dogs, dressing them up in saffron and bacon and 14-karat diamonds, as Po Dog does. Now, granted, we've been a little burger-obsessed of late (see today ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2010

    President Obama Makes Compulsory Congratulatory Call to Seattle Storm

    ​One of the perks of winning a sports championship - besides the potential to be named your city's most successful franchise - is the congratulatory call from the Baller in Chief. President Obama called members of the Seattle Storm earlier today to compliment them on winning their second WNBA ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    John McKay, Other US Attorneys: No Justice

    ​The Strange Case of the Fired US Attorneys - Seattle's John McKay among them - has been officially closed by the Justice Department with a finding of political but no criminal violations. The Bush administration broke only the laws of decency and fairness by manipulating the justice system, i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    The Crocksman's Fight Against Michelle Obama's Fight Against Childhood Obesity

    The Crocksman is a weekly Voracious column that runs every Tuesday.​Pop quiz: If you grow your own green beans but don't boil water, are you helping to fight childhood obesity? In this week's issue of Newsweek, Michelle Obama writes about her war on big eaters, a project she's spent a conside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    Elvis and Nixon: D.C. Crowd Turns Out to Hear About Historic 70s Meeting Arranged by Seattle Attorney

    That's Elvis on the right​The tale of how Egil "Bud" Krogh - Seattle attorney, ex-White House aide and ex-con - got Elvis Presley together with Richard Nixon in the Oval Office 40 years ago isn't new. But it got a memorable retelling last week at the National Archives in D.C., on what would ha ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2009

    Opus

    That's Elvis on the right​The tale of how Egil "Bud" Krogh - Seattle attorney, ex-White House aide and ex-con - got Elvis Presley together with Richard Nixon in the Oval Office 40 years ago isn't new. But it got a memorable retelling last week at the National Archives in D.C., on what would ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Did Joel Connelly Really Just Ask Rep. Inslee if Obama Was "Well-Equipped"?

    ​Uh, yeah. He did. The House member got a chance to ball with the newest Nobel Prize winner and the P-I columnist used it as an opportune time to ask about another member. (Oh c'mon, like we're not going to take an opportunity to make a dick joke.) The second question: Did the president, cabi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    Stepson Arrest Delayed Chief's Drug Czar Bid

    Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske is expected to explain today why it has taken weeks for him to first be rumored and now - this morning - be officially nominated as the new White House drug czar: "Our nation's drug problem is one of human suffering," read his prepared remarks, according to the W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Wanna Eat Like Obama?

    Here's one recipe that's been making the rounds of the blogs: Obama's Favorite Hawaiian Macaroni Salad --- found locally, on the PCC site, here. Note the use of pineapple juice, sweet pickle relish, and yes, potatoes in this macaroni salad. Perhaps this recipe offers a tangible way to feel a little ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    The NBA President

    Around the time George W. Bush was inaugurated eight long years ago, he was anointed the MBA President, an account of his business school background. Well, after: (a) watching today's intros -- which, with the melodramatic baritone-voiced announcer; the crowd's signs, jockish garb, and raucous che ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    My President is Black...

    Today is a great day in America. Not only did those of us who watched the inauguration get to see Barack Obama become the nation's first black president, but we also watched the Bush regime (finally!) leave Washington. On the surface at least, it appears that a change has come.The same can be sai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    The Obamas Refuse to Replace the White House Chef

    In the weeks leading up to the inauguration, the Obama Foodorama blog has become one of the most active food blogs out there. It has just posted a whopper post interviewing former White House chef Walter Scheib on the brouhaha surrounding the Obamas' decision to keep existing White House chef Christ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2008

    More Obama Admin Gossip

    According to Congress Daily, Inslee's still in the running for Interior Secretary, and also on a long list of potential nominees to head the Energy Department. Insiders say Obama may hold off announcing the head of Energy until he decides whether to create a new position that would coordinate energ ... More >>

  • News

    November 26, 2008

    Is Sims Already Gone?

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2008

    Mandate, Schmandate

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    The Question For Obama Supporters

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Film

    October 8, 2008

    PICK Secrecy: More Bad News About Our Government

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2008

    Talk Like A Pirate Day

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2008

    Summer of ’68 Revisited

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2008

    Can't Get a Shuttle to the Seahawks Game? The Private Sector's Here to Help

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    Novoselic's on KIRO at 3 p.m.

    The county executive insists he’s up for another four years atop a county in crisis. But some say his head’s in the clouds.

  • Calendar

    April 9, 2008

    Eels

    Friday, April 11

  • News

    March 12, 2008

    Former U.S. Attorney John McKay Takes the Gloves Off on the White House

    He has written what sounds like a closing argument for locking up most of the Bush administration.

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2008

    The Daily Wire: I Should Cocoa!

    He has written what sounds like a closing argument for locking up most of the Bush administration.

  • Calendar

    January 16, 2008

    Chocolate for Choice

    A fundraiser on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

  • News

    November 7, 2007

    Inslee's Hot for Change; Local Soldiers Lost in the Other War

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2007

    Preston Gates, Cont.

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • News

    November 30, 2005

    When Presidents Lie

    Selections from the Daily Weekly, our news, politics, and media blog.

  • News

    October 26, 2005

    Meet Mr. Valerie Plame

    With former Olympic Peninsula carpenter Joseph Wilson in town and news about to break in D.C., here's a rundown of blossoming GOP scandals and what he thinks.

  • News

    October 5, 2005

    Harriet Miers and MS-DOS

    The Supreme Court nominee helped defend Microsoft against consumer lawsuits.

  • Diversions

    May 11, 2005

    The Lies Have It

    The Supreme Court nominee helped defend Microsoft against consumer lawsuits.

  • Diversions

    April 6, 2005

    Too Much, Not Enough

    The Supreme Court nominee helped defend Microsoft against consumer lawsuits.

  • News

    July 21, 2004

    Federal Cuts Hit Home

    Rent-subsidy changes could affect thousands with low income.

  • News

    March 24, 2004

    A Legacy of Truth

    Rent-subsidy changes could affect thousands with low income.

  • Food

    December 17, 2003

    Local Bubbles

    Rent-subsidy changes could affect thousands with low income.

  • News

    May 7, 2003

    The GOPs Lean Slate

    Republicans plan to field just one strong candidate each for governor and Senate.

  • News

    June 12, 2002

    Thinking nuclear war

    Republicans plan to field just one strong candidate each for governor and Senate.

  • News

    May 15, 2002

    On getting bombed

    Republicans plan to field just one strong candidate each for governor and Senate.

  • News

    April 17, 2002

    Who Said It?

    Republicans plan to field just one strong candidate each for governor and Senate.

  • News

    December 19, 2001

    Santa's Little Helper

    A little chemical help for the holidays helps a lot.

  • News

    October 17, 2001

    Cut taxes, now!

    A little chemical help for the holidays helps a lot.

  • News

    January 31, 2001

    News Clips— Slade: Soliciting?

    A little chemical help for the holidays helps a lot.

  • Arts

    January 17, 2001

    Disc Man

    A little chemical help for the holidays helps a lot.

  • News

    October 6, 1999

    The Imperial Patty

    A little chemical help for the holidays helps a lot.

  • News

    December 30, 1998

    Who can forget the '90s?

    Pretty much everyone it seems. (Instant Nostalgia issue)

  • News

    September 30, 1998

    Jock vs. nerd

    In the 1st District, ex-QB Jay Inslee takes on Republican nerd Rick White.

  • News

    September 30, 1998

    Impeach the press

    In the 1st District, ex-QB Jay Inslee takes on Republican nerd Rick White.

  • Arts

    September 23, 1998

    The Potential Evils of Mother's Day and Ballet

    ...are just two of the many assaults on childhood from which the Medveds want to protect our kids.

  • News

    August 19, 1998

    Didn't get paid, didn't get laid

    The president's mistress, the secret showers, the Secret Service hunk—the true confessions of a(nother) White House intern.

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