Washington State
2007 in review: Tacoma's growing arts scene
There are signs of a nascent community, but the City of Destiny is still looking for its place in the world of artists and collectors.
Lisa Brunette
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Culture
How the Christmas cookie crumbles
An e-mail fracas at North Seattle Community College hits on why "the most wonderful season of all" causes us so much angst.
Environment
A tree falls in Oregon
They might be dwarfed by architecture, but nothing we've built has transcended time the way big trees have. The "Klootchy Creek Giant" lived long and large. It took a record-setting windstorm to bring it down.
Politics
Branch campus bingo
Communities in Snohomish County are like rabid Dawgs vying for a University of Washington branch campus. But what will they get? Here's a look at the UW branches in Bothell and Tacoma and their local imprints.
Politics
Make like a Missourian and compromise
A lot's been said about Proposition 1, but apparently it's not enough, as the Crosscut [/2007-election/8656/] "prediction" poll says it will fail. I hope these Crosscut readers are looking into defective crystal balls. Seattle's inability to get with the transportation program is a source of emba