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Steve Coll

7 Ways L.A. Can Be More Like Seattle

In response to Duff's column last week about the "10 Things Seattle Can Learn From L.A.," commentator Sarahquil came up with a pretty fine list of her own about what L.A. can do to be more like Seattle. 1. When seeing a show, DO NOT DANCE, cuz people will look at you strange.Just sway a little and ... More >>

"You're Right in Front of the Quinoa" and Other Typical Whole Foods Complaints in Rap Form

​A country star had a minor hit a few years back with "Wal-Mart Parking Lot," a melodic recollection of making out on the hood of a Chevy and asking a blonde for her number. The song didn't make much of a splash in Seattle. But now comes "Whole Foods Parking Lot," a hip-hop parody that ought ... More >>

Bad Religion

​A country star had a minor hit a few years back with "Wal-Mart Parking Lot," a melodic recollection of making out on the hood of a Chevy and asking a blonde for her number. The song didn't make much of a splash in Seattle. But now comes "Whole Foods Parking Lot," a hip-hop parody that ought ... More >>

"Who Shot JR?" and other Outdated Cliffhangers

The goal of Belly Laugh is to eat healthy while on the road performing stand-up comedy. However, there have been many moments where my eyes have been bigger than my stomach and junk food has won...delicious, delicious junk food. After hopping on the scale and seeing a blaring 155 lbs.winking back at ... More >>

The Fussy Eye: Rolling Slogans

Please don't park in the gallery.

Toyota Prius Unintended Acceleration Actually Fault of Drivers?

​When Toyota Priuses started speeding up on their own, causing accidents and other such mayhem, the Japanese auto company initially blamed its drivers. For this seemingly tone-deaf reaction it was widely mocked. But now, the Wall Street Journal says a new study suggests Toyota might have been ... More >>

James Sikes, Owner of Runaway Prius, Is Heavily in Debt, May Have Faked the Whole Thing

Who dares distrust the word of a bankrupt swinger?​James Sikes made news the other day when a California Highway Patrol officer had to help him stop his runaway Toyota Prius, which Sikes claimed had unexpectedly accelerated to 94 mph. But the glare of a national spotlight has cast light on som ... More >>

Steve Wozniak Gets His Wish, Toyota Recalls 270,000 Priuses

When the Woz speaks, multinational giants listen.​Showing that the reach of Apple goes far beyond the tech industry, Toyota today recalled 270,000 Priuses in the U.S. and Japan only days after co-founder Steve Wozniak said the carmaker's problems with unintended acceleration extended to the la ... More >>

Reader: A Toyota Nearly Killed Me

The car one Toyota owner says nearly ended her life.​Reader Judith Jacobson responds to Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Claims Software to Blame for Toyota Prius Acceleration Problem. "I just heard Steve's comments on ABC World news. I totally agree. I was in a near fatal crash in May, 2008, i ... More >>

Artisanal Table’s Sour Cream

Given its Francophile thrust, you’d think the waiters would know something about cheese.

How do Seattle Police Protect Mayor-Elect Mike "the Bike" McGinn?

Keep up with him if you can, Seattle police.​The short answer: We don't know yet. Seattle has an incoming mayor who made it a point to campaign on two wheels and has pledged to carry over the tread tradition while in office. But ask Seattle police how they plan to protect Mayor-elect Mike McG ... More >>

Hybrid Vehicles to Become Even More Annoying on Seattle Streets

​As previously mentioned, our state contributed accident data to a recent federal traffic safety report that concluded that the Prius and other silent hybrid vehicles were striking a disproportionate share of pedestrians and cyclists. It seemed a cruel irony: Those eco-conscious Prius drivers ... More >>

Why Are Prius Drivers Trying to Kill Pedestrians and Bicyclists?

It's a silent battle between Prius drivers and Seattle peds.​Add it to the growing list of eco paradoxes. Or, per the Edward Tenner book: when technology bites back. Already shamed with its recall of Toyota Prius models (owing to dangerous, unintended acceleration issues), the green car movem ... More >>

Drivin’ ’n’ Cryin’

Your not-so-perfect Prius? Don’t say we didn’t tell you.

Study Says Kill the Dog to Save the Environment

Sorry Seattle: In order to save the earth you're going to have to off this dog.​The Seattle Times is having all sorts of fun with a New Zealand report that claims a medium-size dog leaves a larger eco-footprint than an SUV. The study, called "Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable ... More >>

Greener, But Not Green Enough

A troubled taxi company's back on the upswing.

Not Dead Yet: Green Cab Gets Its Taxis Back From the Bank

Peter Mumford​Green Cab Taxi, which seemed on the point of collapse in April, is still hanging on. In a meeting last month with King County, Green Cab representatives revealed that they had gotten back seven Toyota Priuses that had been repossessed by the bank. "It was a very happy moment," s ... More >>

Christian Lander Isn't Judging You. Really

​One of our favorite sly satirists appears Sunday at Bumbershoot, that being Christian Lander, the blogger whose wisdom is collected in Stuff White People Like: The Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions. Among his self-satisfied targets are NPR junkies, triathletes, Prius braggarts, ... More >>

Ballard: Ground Zero for Transportation Culture Wars

​ Sleepy fishing village no more. With new condos aplenty and snarling traffic, Ballard seems to have become Easy Rider lite, the epicenter of culture clash, a place to engage in a little guerilla debate over how best to get from A to B. Last month, people were shooting darts at bikers, inc ... More >>

Another Problem for Green Cab: the Prius

Chuck Cruise, chief doorman for the Seattle Hilton, isn't surprised to hear that Green Cab Taxi is on the skids. He called me after reading my story in this week's issue about the company, which was the bitter envy of the taxi world when it received a bunch of valuable licenses from King County. The ... More >>

King County’s “Green Cab” Experiment Goes South

As the eco- and labor-friendly taxi service crashes, a group of Ethiopian drivers may lose their shirts.

Mightier Than the Mini?

Understandably overlooked in the news today was the news (see the NYT and Jalopnik) that ailing Chrysler just sold 35% of itself to Fiat, which hasn't imported cars to America since the '80s. Why should Seattle drivers care? Because Fiat makes super cool subcompacts like the revived 500 (pictured ab ... More >>

People Are Getting Pissed

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

1.5 Restaurants Open on Capitol Hill

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Antonia Juhasz

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Signs We're Officially Now in a Recession

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Competitive Children, Upscale Mall Dining, and Other Food News

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Rick Bass

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Afternoon "Doin' It" Edition

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Stuff White People Like

Seattletimes.com's lead headline declares that sand is actually worse for the environment than salt--the superior ice-buster. "That's the opinion of scientists who have studied the issue and officials from other cities that use salt to clear icy roads," STimes reports. The story doesn't actually quo ... More >>

Bluefish Day Show

Saturday, June 14

Helmets in the Grocery Store. Seriously?

Saturday, June 14

Don't Live Green to Save the Planet

Saturday, June 14

Green My Ride

Saturday, June 14

Got a Problem With My Raw Milk, Buddy?

Saturday, June 14

Did Ron Sims Play Favorites With Cabbies?

Drivers are crying foul and filing suit.

The Valley Gets More Soul

Drivers are crying foul and filing suit.

Meat is Murder

Drivers are crying foul and filing suit.

Detroit Leads Seattle in e-Scandals?

Drivers are crying foul and filing suit.

You Bought King County Council a Prius

You'll find it in a council member's driveway.

Ridin' Clean

You'll find it in a council member's driveway.

Poopy Diapers or a Poopy Lawn?

You'll find it in a council member's driveway.

Soaring Over the City on Wings of Our Pedestrian Bridges

You'll find it in a council member's driveway.

Midterm Muddle

How can we feel good about the election results when all our old certainties have suddenly been cast into doubt?

Hot Stuff

Are you willing to read this book by candlelight?

Show Me the Green

Sure, we've got our famously crunchy environmentalist culture. But how do our actual car choices sit with Chief Seattle?

The Ride

How the candidates get to work

The dailies wake up

How the candidates get to work

Unplugged

The electric car is back, but do you want to drive it?