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The 'Mad Men' landmark that might have been
Gourmet food, cool architecture, cocktails, and modern art: Seattle Center could have had an exceptional cosmopolitan amenity, but the city said no.
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The oddness of Ash Wednesday
The ritual might be strange, but the message is simple and universal: Life is short, so live it well, and wisely.
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How great corporate power shadows Gregoire on coal shipments
This month is the 40th anniversary of Starbucks. In this reprinted story, our author well remembers the first Starbucks store and the first day of business, March 30, 1971, since he happens to have been the very first customer.
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A once-professional cellist returns to his love, and helps others along the way
Retired Seattle PR executive Louis Richmond set aside his beloved instrument for almost 30 years to make a 'real' living. Now he plays at senior centers and a food bank, and the avocation brings riches of its own.
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Hate groups on the upswing
The Northwest has always had its share of racist groups, and the latest Southern Poverty Law Center report identifies 13 in Washington state alone.