A relic of the Cold War past lies under I-5, a public haven where Seattleites could wait for the end of the world. With space for only 200 people, the shelter would have had us dying to get in, or at least competing to win at atomic "Survivor."
And a plan for getting rid of Montlake, all in the same package.
Mayor McGinn makes his case for changing the planned Highway 520 bridge replacement to accommodate a possible light-rail line from the start. That proposal faces rough going in a region tired of hearing Seattle's concerns.
City Councilmember Burgess's aggressive panhandling ordinance has drawn lots of stones. He says the plan can work as part of larger efforts to re-establish community norms, reduce the emphasis on punishment, provide better services, and target those whose behavior is a real problem.
Legally, Native Americans have a growing role in shaping the cultural preservation process. They have an unofficial role too: giving voice to our ambivalence about "progress."
