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  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Weapons of Mass Disease: UW Gets $8.1 Million to Study Ebola, Yellow Fever, and More for Biodefense

    "There have been as many plagues as wars in history; yet always plagues and wars take people equally by surprise." Albert Camus wrote that in his classic The Plague back in 1947, and the words are as true now as they were then. That's one reason why a UW lab is collaborating with a local biotech com ... More >>

  • News

    March 21, 2012

    The Columbine Effect

    Why survivors are upset about a new Lifetime miniseries.

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Seattle Sticks to No-Sugary Snack Plan for Parks

    ​One of the many weaknesses in my tennis game - in addition to my forehand, backhand and serve - is my inability to show up for a match with a Thermos-full of water. I'm invariably scampering to the clubhouse by the second set, looking for a supplementary beverage. I tend to drink whatever's b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    New Gulf War Illness Findings Reflect Difficulty Troops Have Proving Injuries Aren't Imaginary

    ​As this week's 393-obituaries-long print edition underscores, death is one of the ways of keeping score in America's wars. But as we reported in 2004 and detailed in a book, Home Front: The Government's War on Soldiers, it's the lesser-noticed post-war toll that truly determines the country' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    Bottlehouse: Home of Madrona's Pour Couple

    Photo by Julien Perry​It's not uncommon for wine to be the impetus of a relationship, but in the case of Soni Dave and Henri Schock, it remains the bond that not only links them as romantic partners, but successful business partners as well. The two run one of the most charming wine bars in Se ... More >>

  • News

    October 27, 2010

    The John Report

    Has Almost Live's Keister been rewarded for his loyalty to Seattle?

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    Pac-10 Messes With Texas, Gets Denver Omelette With Side of Salt Lake City Instead

    ​Hey, here's a statement that will shock your delicate sporting sensibilities: the people who run college football like money. It's the reason they make most of the decisions they make. And it was the biggest reason why the University of Texas was considering a move to the Pac-10. Something th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    "Winnebago Man" Jack Rebney Used to Run the Sounders

    ​In the land of YouTube, "Winnebago Man" is a profane RV salesman whose outtakes video became a viral sensation. In real life, his name is Jack Rebney. He's 80 years old, still cranky, lives like a hermit on top of a California mountain, is the subject of an upcoming documentary and, as the P- ... More >>

  • Diversions

    December 23, 2009

    Ask a Mexican

    SPECIAL NAVIDAD GIFTS EDITION

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2009

    No Depression Festival Announced!

    Damn! This is awesome. Talk about No Depression for the Great Recession...Gillian Welch, Iron & Wine, Patterson Hood, Jesse Sykes & more...all for $45! Per ND's press release: All-Day Event In Seattle Area Also Features Patterson Hood & The Screwtopians, Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter, Justin ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 19, 2008

    Obscure Dribbles

    A voluble blogger takes overwriting to the rack.

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2008

    Well...I Missed Lou Reed's Keynote

    A voluble blogger takes overwriting to the rack.

  • Film

    August 30, 2006

    The Quiet

    Opens at Metro and Uptown, Fri., Sept. 1. Rated R. 92 minutes.

  • Music

    April 12, 2006

    Snipers at the Gates of Heaven

    Revisiting the past with Austin's Black Angels.

  • Arts

    September 21, 2005

    Miramax ♥ Heart.

    Revisiting the past with Austin's Black Angels.

  • Music

    July 20, 2005

    Charming Snakes

    Revisiting the past with Austin's Black Angels.

  • Music

    September 22, 2004

    Serial Organization

    A Q&A with Seattle techno producer Lusine.

  • Arts

    March 24, 2004

    This Week's Reads

    A Q&A with Seattle techno producer Lusine.

  • Music

    June 11, 2003

    Mass Appeal

    Canuck collective the New Pornographers serve up a second helping of pure pop for now people.

  • Music

    July 18, 2001

    One track mind

    A Texas songwriter—beloved by some—hopes to become revered by many.

  • Music

    March 10, 1999

    Austin chronicle

    The Damnations TX make it outside of Texas.

  • Film

    March 25, 1998

    From Texas, tall tales and true

    Lone Star filmmakers celebrate their state of grace.

  • News

    March 11, 1998

    Affirmative Reaction

    Whether or not Initiative 200 passes, the legal bell is tolling for race-based preferences. What kind of university will that leave us?

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