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One Seattle chaplain's story of homelessness
A chaplain whose pioneering work to end homelessness is recognized worldwide shares the story of encountering the limits of the city's mental health system.
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The second-worst winter ever was a Seattle spring
This glorious June has been like a multimillion-dollar ad campaign for Lesser Seattle. Mossback is treasuring every chilly, rainy moment of it. I am heading east of the mountains this week, and it greatly amuses me to be checking pass reports only 10 days before the summer solstice. Snow is expected
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Beach fires? Let's talk about real carbon footprints
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is considering a ban of beach fires at Alki and Golden Gardens parks — not this year, as first announced, but next year [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004463452_beach07m.html] — stating that beach fires contribute to global warming. If
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Seattle boutiques are weathering the economy (and the weather)
Having owned a local retail store before becoming a fashion consultant, I know how frustrating it is not to be able to predict revenue. Retailers shouldn't have to consult The Old Farmer's Almanac [http://www.almanac.com/], but in Seattle, the weather is a selling factor. If spring weather is drippy
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The Wing Luke Museum takes flight
The handsome new space is a striking work of architecture, and the exhibits make up a "meta-museum," continually asking questions about how a museum should relate to its community.