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Controversial New Plan for Arboretum Moves Forward

The Arboretum may soon see plants making way for new classroom buildings and other changes if the revised 30-year Master Plan is approved.

Spartina Alterniflora in Willapa Bay

Larry Warnberg expands on the information contained in his letter (see Letters to the Editor).

Letters to the Editor

Readers respond to coverage of Fremont's parking squeeze, Pike Place Market traffic, pesticide use in Willapa Bay, the Rainier Valley light rail controversy, the Monorail and living aboard one's boat.

Restaurant Reviews

Dining Out

3 Squares

Breakfast in Fremont, lunch in Eastlake and dinner in Ballard.

News in the Neighborhood

Matching Funds awarded in Ballard and Lake City, the Volunteer Park off-leash area closing and a new park to name on Lake Union.

Ballard Loses a Good Neighbor in Bill Bowers

Bill Bowers, who built ships, houses and service stations in a working life spanning over 70 years, died in April just a few days short of his 87th birthday.

Roger's Home Journal

Roger's Home Journal

Freeze-Dried Home Repair

We've entered that dangerous time of the year when people decide to get things done around the house. Emergency medical centers become crowded with home repair enthusiasts who've just learned how not to handle power tools and extension ladders. Perhaps we

West Woodland Chess Champs

The West Woodland Elementary School chess team recently placed in the top ten out of 136 teams fielding more than 2,000 players in the National Elementary Chess Championships in Dallas, Texas.

My Two Cents

Stock Scams and Social Security

With election season already under way, we are hearing a new round of Social Security privatization schemes. We already know the basic theme: if workers were allowed to invest their Social Security money in the stock market, everyone would be well off in

Correction

We omitted author and photo credits in our May 17 issue.

Superior Court Judge Says Thornton Creek Exists Beneath Mall Parking Lot

Thornton Creek advocates won a major victory when King County Superior Court Judge Steven Scott ruled that Thornton Creek exists beneath the south parking lot of Northgate Mall. The Thornton Creek Legal Defense Fund had challenged a recent city decision t

Horsey Visits Wallingford Community Council

Cartoonish David Horsey entertained the Wallingford Community Council at a recent meeting.

Cooking With Viggo

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Small Ideas for Seattle

Tweak Seattle Arts Commission's Mission

Dick's ideas for public spending on art.

What on Earth? A Case for the Neighborhood Investigator

"What on earth is going on with the Northgate Target Store construction," asks reader Nancy Bryant. "I passed by there today and wonder--is that yellow skin going to be the permanent exterior? If so, what in the name of all that's holy did we do to deser

The Fishwrapper

Leaving the Good Earth Alone

How can we compromise between having a park to play in and an Arboretum that retains its natural feel?

Hash

A man, tired of sitting in traffic on 15th Avenue NE, takes matters into his own hands...

June 10 Renters' Summit

Councilmember Nicastro Convenes Citywide Renters' Summit

In response to the continuing rental housing crisis in Seattle, City Councilmember Judy Nicastro is hosting a citywide Renters' Summit to discuss rental housing policies.

Kirby's Fremont

Kirby's Fremont

Stockbroker by Day, Fremont Artist the Rest of the Time

Shane Flock, a financial consultant, also creates iron and steel sculptures in Fremont. Also, Kirby introduces us to some future Fremont Arts Council projects.