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Seattle, where happiness has official backing
Seattle government has committed itself to being a helper in the city pursuit of happiness. Perhaps that can focus some of our discussions about the city's future.
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Best of 2011: Why is Seattle so hostile to its bicyclists?
It's always easier to hate a minority. An occasional cyclist reflects on what else might be going on.
Politics
Best of 2011: The sorry state of Seattle's streets
The crisis in repairing pavement of our streets has been getting worse for 25 years. City data shows just how bad the problem has become.
Politics
Solar cooking works, from sunny Brazil to Seattle
Northeast Seattleites are cooking up momentum for a simple, cost-efficient technology that stops deforestation, greenhouse emissions, and lethal cookfire smoke. Why doesn't it get more respect elsewhere?
Politics
Is there a leader for the police issue?
As tangled and dramatic as events have been, there is potential for moving the city forward. But it will require the right approach.