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"Neumos Changes?"

Three Imaginary Girls, Seattle's sparkly indie-pop press, has reported the rumor that Seattle Rock club, Neumos, could be facing changes soon.  Their sources cite a possible occupancy cut from 800 to 250 people.  Is the city eyeing that land?  First the Sonics, now Neumos?   We attended the…

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moe (alweder)

Vandaag gingen wij dus Mount Rainier beklimmen, en zover zijn we ook geraakt –enfin, niet tot de top natuurlijk, maar tot Paradise– en van zover zijn wij ook teruggekomen. Een fotoverslagje volgt later (ergens volgende week), het was zeer de moeite. (Rolleiflex FX 80mm f/2.8, Fuji…

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Summer Day

photo from shinobu There’s something about the aftermath of a hot summer day and the Radio Dept that go together. It’s like perfect come down music to the hot sun. The chill sounds of the new Radio Dept. single Freddie and the Trojan Horse with the icy guitar and the sleepy vocals have…

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Colorful Display

This display caught my eye - WOW! Underwear so colorful that you either have to wear something that really covers it . . . or the intention is that it be seen. I can’t help but wonder where we are going, but I love the colors!

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More I Heart Seattle

rollerderby Originally uploaded by sgoralnickThe fishnets! The girls! On rollerskates! The hot pants! The frills, the stars, ahhh my. Tonite was my first...roller derby! It was exquisite, in all its glory. I took my own really lame picture, which proves i was really there, but it was totally…

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Watch HBO Tonight, Tell Everyone How Great Gamboa Is Tomorrow

Kirkland is just a rushing meathead fighter much like Tyson was. Exciting, Explosive, and beatable. He will eventually be outboxed but for now I’ll enjoy watching him fight. Can’t say much about Alfredo. He seems to have a kind of Brawling intelligence. Do you smell what Barack is cookin?…

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Highland Park neighbors organizing jail-sites opposition

View Larger Map Monday night’s Highland Park Action Committee meeting is likely to be lively - the agenda includes the city’s recent announcement of two jail sites almost literally in Highland Park’s back yard (click on the map above for exact addresses). While covering an unrelated event…

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I went for a walk and ran into a cheese festival.

Seriously. I needed to do a little shopping today and wanted to take some pictures so I headed out around 11am to walk around. I started with the Olympic Sculpture Park, where I took a bunch of pictures. It was a clear day so there was a pretty awesome view of the Olympic Mountains. My next major…

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Seattle Schulen: Alle Kinder sind Special Needs?

Es ist ein großer Kommentar, dass die "Schulen sparen Seattle" Blog gehostet ist ein wild aktive Community Forum für die Interaktion.Anytime I finden Sie auf der Website gibt es Diskussionen über alles aus der militärischen Rekrutierung in Seattle Schulen zu Diskussionen über den Haushalt…

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Whatever the weather

It seems like this is an all-or-nothing year as far as the weather is concerned in Seattle. It was a very long and dreary winter, which has limped into a long and dreary Spring, except for a few days in March (I think) when the temperatures rocketed into the 70s for a day or two. After weeks of…

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"The Perfect Storm"

Elaine and I caught the 2008 Seattle Storm Home Opener tonight; 7 PM, Key Arena, vs. the Chicago Sky. We won, 67 to 61. A few notes: I was pretty pumped up for this game, and confess to being very emotionally invested in returning to the Key. This was the first game of the first season where…

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Ready for the Road

We are packed and ready to go.  Today I got the an oil change and did some other errands for last minute prep before we get on the road tomorrow.  We will try to get on the road early tomorrow.  First stop will be Spokane. Hey!  The Mariners finally won a game, 4-2 over the Padres.  Eric…

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A record-breaking day in the sun

The warm weather broke a long-standing record Saturday, as Seattleites continued to enjoy the sun.

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Italian judge keeps Knox in jail

ROME -- An American student suspected in the slaying of her British roommate in Italy must remain behind bars, an Italian judge ruled Saturday.

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Green and Cedar rivers closed for recreational use

The Green and Cedar rivers were closed Saturday afternoon to recreational boaters and swimmers, the King County Sheriff's Office announced. The water was too high and fast.

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State Patrol refreshes case of missing girl

In honor of National Missing Children's Day, the State Patrol unveils an updated image of Lenoria Jones, a child reported missing in 1995.

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City's newest fire station open for business

City officials held an open house Saturday at the new home of Fire Station 10, part of a $44.3 million development on the edge of the International District.

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Recruiting new cops still tough work

Dozens of law enforcement agencies held a job fair Saturday in Burien to bridge the gap in hiring more officers and deputies.

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Heritage and heat meet in Ballard

Thousands came out on a warm and sunny day to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day, a celebration of the day in 1814 when Norway's constitution was signed in the town of Eidsvoll, Norway.

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One hurt in Auburn rollover crash

Firefighters had to peel the top off a vehicle after the driver inside became trapped following a two-car collision Saturday morning.

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Public wasn't notified of toxic waste spill

One of the biggest toxic spills in years in Seattle went largely unnoticed until now because none of the agencies involved bothered to inform the public.

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Enjoy heat wave while it lasts; cooldown begins Sunday

Seattle went a little crazy Friday. The sun was out. The temperatures rose. And an endless winter was forgotten.

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Penguins inspire unique pledge to environment

A Seattle man has taken the concept of carbon offsets to its ultimate conclusion. He's donated $3,700 to settle the debt for the carbon dioxide emissions from his life to date. Why? Because of penguins.

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Seattle police OK pact giving them top pay in state

Seattle police officers voted overwhelmingly to ratify a labor contract offer that would make them the highest-paid officers in the state, the Seattle Police Officers' Guild announced Friday.

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Retirees are joining Peace Corps, bringing valued skills with them

The Peace Corps is embracing a wave of interest from would-be volunteers in their 50s, 60s and 70s, particularly in and around Seattle. But can the baby boomers cut it?

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Zen toolbox offers path to peace for prisoners

How can you make prisoners better people once they leave life behind bars? Try a Zen-like approach of nonviolent communication and meditation. Both can soothe the criminal mind.

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Energy assistance program out of money

A Seattle program that provides emergency electric bill grants to low-income families is out of money, and officials have temporarily closed it to applicants.

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State suspends license of motel on Aurora Avenue

The Green Lake Motel on Aurora Avenue has been ordered to vacate after the state suspended its license citing health and safety concerns.

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Assailant on plane must apologize, get treatment

A California woman who grabbed a Horizon Air attendant around the neck during an August flight and talked about death must undergo mental health treatment and write letters of apology, federal prosecutors said Friday.

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Cause of prison death determined

An autopsy has shown that the incarcerated director of a Thai museum in Bangkok died at a federal prison in SeaTac of natural causes.

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Leighton Hilbert, 1921-2008: City Seal a quiet reminder of its creator

Leighton Hilbert, the man who carved the Chief Seattle City Seal, which hangs on a wall of the mayor's conference room, has died. He was 87.

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Car found in Lake Washington

Seattle police and firefighters determine no one is inside the car, spotted underneath I-90 early Friday.

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Hawaiian Air flight returns to Sea-Tac after noise, vibration

A Hawaiian Airlines flight heading to Maui was forced to return to Sea-Tac Airport Friday after noises were heard inside the cabin and its airframe vibrated, officials said.

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Fire destroys tavern in Fife

FIFE -- A fire that broke out about 5 a.m. Friday has destroyed the Firwood Tavern in Fife.

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North Cascades Highway closed this weekend

The North Cascades Highway has closed for the weekend because of avalanche danger.

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Articles of Faith: Recovery Café helps fill the inner emptiness

The Recovery Cafe in Seattle is a community of healing and hope. Getting sober is one thing -- important but often only a beginning. Recovery means dealing with the inner wounds and issues that led to addiction in the first place.

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