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  • News

    May 25, 2011

    He Killed Edwin Pratt

    A key source in the civil-rights crusader's murder says police have solved Seattle's coldest case.

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2010

    MOHAI Supporters Pack City Council Meeting, But Not Everyone Thinks It Deserves City Cash

    ​Maggie Walker, co-president of the Museum of History and Industry Board of Trustees turned around at today's city council meeting and asked how many people in the packed room were there to support the museum in its spat with Mayor Mike McGinn over a promised $7 million to $8 million payment t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    Seattle Police Chief John Diaz: How to Get Kicked and Punched Into and Out of a Job

    ​In one sense, Seattle Acting Police Chief John Diaz earned a few points toward a permanent appointment when two Seattle police officers were caught on tape last month kicking a wrongly detained suspect, Martin Monetti, and threatening to "beat the fucking Mexican piss out" of him.

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    James Bible, King County NAACP President, Calls For Seattle Police Chief John Diaz's Resignation

    ​With Mayor Mike McGinn expected to soon announce his choice for Seattle's next top cop, finalist and interim Seattle police chief John Diaz has come under fire for the second time in as many months. Just last week, the department rank and file recommended him for the job. Now, the day after ... More >>

  • News

    May 28, 2008

    What Does Urban League's Head Honcho Want With the S.L.U.T.?

    Critics say expansion will lead to gentrification. James Kelly envisions economic development.

  • News

    March 12, 2008

    Moneytree CEO Wants You to Rethink His Business

    With targeted philanthropy, and close attention to ethics, Moneytree CEO Dennis Bassford is achieving the unthinkable: overcoming prejudice against the payday lending industry.

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2007

    Good Mourning Gil

    With targeted philanthropy, and close attention to ethics, Moneytree CEO Dennis Bassford is achieving the unthinkable: overcoming prejudice against the payday lending industry.

  • News

    April 4, 2007

    Southern Strategy

    A new cold-case initiative could help solve the 1969 murder of Edwin Pratt, if only the FBI would give it the time of day.

  • Arts

    May 12, 2004

    Visual Arts Calendar

    A new cold-case initiative could help solve the 1969 murder of Edwin Pratt, if only the FBI would give it the time of day.

  • Arts

    May 5, 2004

    Visual Arts Calendar

    A new cold-case initiative could help solve the 1969 murder of Edwin Pratt, if only the FBI would give it the time of day.

  • Arts

    April 28, 2004

    Visual Arts Calendar

    A new cold-case initiative could help solve the 1969 murder of Edwin Pratt, if only the FBI would give it the time of day.

  • News

    April 16, 2003

    Why They So Dislike Olchefske

    The reasons are almost as numerous as the teachers, parents, and principals who wanted the superintendent ousted.

  • News

    October 23, 2002

    The new faces of AIDS

    Disproportionately infected, blacks confront the reality that it's no longer a white, gay disease.

  • News

    July 11, 2001

    News Clips— Omari's grand plan

    Disproportionately infected, blacks confront the reality that it's no longer a white, gay disease.

  • News

    June 20, 2001

    Church meeting

    Tempers flare as the death of Aaron Roberts raises memories of past shootings.

  • News

    June 13, 2001

    Funeral rights

    Tempers flare as the death of Aaron Roberts raises memories of past shootings.

  • News

    June 6, 2001

    The Electors

    Tempers flare as the death of Aaron Roberts raises memories of past shootings.

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