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Six months ago everyone from the Seattle-based greenie think-tank Sightline Institute to

Six months ago everyone from the Seattle-based greenie think-tank Sightline Institute to the right-leaning (by British standards) Economist…

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For the last few years, Seattle has been Mecca for people designing

For the last few years, Seattle has been Mecca for people designing games for laptops and iPhones. PopCap’s…

The middling Bravern has thus far proven that Eastsiders are uncomfortable with flaunting wealth.

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Lush Lie

Eastsiders have refused to splurge at Bellevue's luxurious Bravern.

A shot and a beer simply won't do for Dunne.

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First Call: Stick With the Soup at Neiman Marcus

The Atmosphere: Neiman Marcus sells a $6,400 tote bag. Located on the second floor, Mariposa is the cafe…

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What Would Dino Do About Banking?

Rossi's record is mixed on financial regulation.

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Frustrated at how long it’s taking to fill that giant hole in

Frustrated at how long it’s taking to fill that giant hole in the road outside your house? Sorry.…

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U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner joined Eastside Representative Dave Reichert for

U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner joined Eastside Representative Dave Reichert for a $1,000-a-plate fundraiser at the Bellevue…

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The Watering Hole: Mariposa at Neiman Marcus, 11111 Northeast 8th, BELLEVUE.The Atmosphere:

The Watering Hole: Mariposa at Neiman Marcus, 11111 Northeast 8th, BELLEVUE.The Atmosphere: Neiman Marcus sells a $6,400 tote…

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With air conditioning units whirring nearby on the roof of the Chinook

With air conditioning units whirring nearby on the roof of the Chinook building, King County Executive Dow Constantine…

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Rossi’s Way With the Jobless

If you're out of work, Dino might not be your best friend.

Vodka? In a Sazerac? Believe it.

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First Call: Beware the Hunt Club’s Patio

The Watering Hole: Hunt Club at the Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison, 343-6156. The Atmosphere: Seattle’s oldest luxury hotel,…

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No salt and lime for mezcal.”Para todo mal, mezcal,” goes the saying

No salt and lime for mezcal.”Para todo mal, mezcal,” goes the saying in Oaxaca, in the south of…

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When he isn’t getting hitched for the fourth time by the anti-gay-rights

When he isn’t getting hitched for the fourth time by the anti-gay-rights crusading preacher Ken Hutcherson, Rush Limbaugh…

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It was around 6:30 p.m. last night that police finally gave in

It was around 6:30 p.m. last night that police finally gave in to the demands of the immigration…

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Pot-legalization initiative sponsor Philip Dawdy blasted the labor giant SEIU earlier this

Pot-legalization initiative sponsor Philip Dawdy blasted the labor giant SEIU earlier this month on his blog, claiming that…

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Maybe it’s because teenagers are faster, more adept jaywalkers. But despite all

Maybe it’s because teenagers are faster, more adept jaywalkers. But despite all the attention that has been paid…

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How Rossi Tried to Brown Up the State

A look back at his environmental votes.

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Could hilarious puns and full-frontal nudity have a new home across the

Could hilarious puns and full-frontal nudity have a new home across the pond?On its Twitter feed yesterday, Downtown…

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Photos by Matthew PielThe Watering Hole: Hunt Club at the Sorrento Hotel,

Photos by Matthew PielThe Watering Hole: Hunt Club at the Sorrento Hotel, 900 Madison, 343-6156.The Atmosphere: Seattle’s oldest…

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Maria Cantwell has received a lot of glowing press for her work

Maria Cantwell has received a lot of glowing press for her work on the environment and bank regulation.…