Culture
A year of making do on tourism promotion
The Obama administration gets the value of tourism for job creation. All the neighboring states do. Washington is trying to build momentum without state support.
Ronald Holden
Ronald Holden is a regular Crosscut contributor. His new book, published this month, is titled “HOME GROWN Seattle: 101 True Tales of Local Food & Drink." (Belltown Media. $17.95).
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Downturn in the restaurant business hits Bellevue, too
But new openings on both sides of Lake Washington offer signs of hope for fans of fine dining.
Seattle & King County
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New paintings show a calmer, more confident artist
Culture
7 Seattle restaurants closing up shop
Some closings are sadder than others (the city's worst pizza?), but all will be missed.
Culture
Nalley's brand: A story of losing our local history
Why the big get eaten by the bigger: Success can be the worst enemy of companies with roots in the community.