Culture
Walt Walkinshaw, salt of the Northwest earth
A beloved Seattle attorney had a knack for seeing ahead of his time, and then sticking with a project long enough to bring it home. watch out for these advanced fly-fishers!
David Brewster
David Brewster founded Crosscut. He is now the director of Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.
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Politics
The luck of the McKenna
He's back in the spotlight, winning plaudits from all kinds of strange bedfellows, and blessed by his opponents.
Culture
What Austin can teach Seattle
It's a city that has learned to be comfortable with being the right size, not hankering after the out-sized. Good food and music, too.
Politics
The Seattle Council sends a signal of weakness
Who can fight a mayoral veto? That sounds a lot like the city council that Mayor Nickels repeatedly rolled over.
Politics
Dino Rossi edges closer to challenging Sen. Patty Murray
He scores a 10-point lead over the incumbent in a new poll, and his campaign seems poised for lift-off.