Gang activity is like a recession'ꀦyou often don't know it's a problem until it's too late to do much. Several youth-related murders of late strongly suggest that gang violence, which had been somewhat contained in recent years, is coming back with a vengeance in Seattle and King County. (Today's
Tonight's debate [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23349901/] was the second time I was struck by Sen. Hillary Clinton's claim about her role in the peace process in Ireland. As a Claddagh wearing son of Irish citizens, I took note. Her claim reminded me of a lunch I once had with a literary hero of mine
The West Seattle Herald reports the passing of a fine reporter, Tim St. Clair [http://www.westseattleherald.com/articles/2008/02/26/news/local_news/news01.txt]. St. Clair, 57, died Monday due to complications from cancer. He worked at the Herald and Robinson Newspapers for just under 20 years.
A historian of suburban sprawl reminds us that individual decisions play a huge role in shaping modern cities. They can have more impact than the pocketbook of a Paul Allen.
The Obama, John McCain, Ron Paul, and Mike Huckabee campaigns in Washington and Idaho treated young journalist-bloggers from the UW like pros. The Hillary Clinton campaign couldn't be bothered.
