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I can understand why opponents of R-71 — “opponents” being an especially

I can understand why opponents of R-71 — “opponents” being an especially confusing term, because a “yes” vote…

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A few weeks ago, I wrote a column wherein I proclaimed the

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column wherein I proclaimed the sushi produced at Gambas to be…

Bumbershoot: Mraz Alley

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Bumbershoot: Mraz Alley

Want to drink with Jason Mraz? Avoid him? Either way, you’re in good hands.

Robert Mak was a high-profile TV journalist who disappeared after joining Mayor Nickels’ team.

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Has Anyone Seen Robert Mak?

The outgoing mayor’s $160K flack has been a noticeably silent pitchman.

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During his 16-year career as a reporter for KING-5, Robert Mak became

During his 16-year career as a reporter for KING-5, Robert Mak became one of the most ubiquitous and…

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Who among us did not have firefighter on our short list of desired careers at age 7? Fire…

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The M’s used their 2008 first-round draft choice to take a collegiate

The M’s used their 2008 first-round draft choice to take a collegiate closer, Josh Fields, who was supposed…

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Stuck in the Middle With Jan

When lame-duck city councilwoman Jan Drago entered the mayoral race against Mayor Nickels, she was instantly perceived as…

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The notion of a couple ex-daily journalists starting up their own ultra-nichey

The notion of a couple ex-daily journalists starting up their own ultra-nichey website is hardly an earth shattering…

The taco hunt ends here.

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Bottomfeeder: No Quit in Tukwila

Seattle is not a difficult place to find a cheap taco. Tukwila is—or at least East Marginal Way…

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The Mariners’ ability to trade free-agent-to-be Adrian Beltre by the end of

The Mariners’ ability to trade free-agent-to-be Adrian Beltre by the end of the month is rife with complications.…

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I was opposed to the bag tax from the moment it passed

I was opposed to the bag tax from the moment it passed the City Council, all the way…

The High Strung

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The High Strung

Friday, August 21

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Who among us did not have “firefighter” on our shortlist of desired

Who among us did not have “firefighter” on our shortlist of desired careers at age seven? Fire poles…

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Without Walter Jones, the Seahawk offensive line is instantly downgraded to one

Without Walter Jones, the Seahawk offensive line is instantly downgraded to one of the worst in the league.…

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While Trader Jack and Wak have indeed done a sensational job holding

While Trader Jack and Wak have indeed done a sensational job holding the M’s roster together with Scotch…

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When lame-duck city councilwoman Jan Drago made a surprise entry into the

When lame-duck city councilwoman Jan Drago made a surprise entry into the mayoral race against her chief ally,…

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Mayoral candidate James Donaldson will hold his election night “party” at the

Mayoral candidate James Donaldson will hold his election night “party” at the Belltown branch of Uptown Espresso. “The…

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Once upon a time, an avowed Republican could run for a citywide

Once upon a time, an avowed Republican could run for a citywide seat in Seattle and stand a…

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The place: Jade, 8904 Aurora Ave. N., 233-9133The drink: Busch beer.The bartender:

The place: Jade, 8904 Aurora Ave. N., 233-9133The drink: Busch beer.The bartender: A big guy with a bluetooth…