Matchstick World Trade Center by an unknown Seattle Artist, found at the Seattle Center memorial. Dear Readers, It's impossible to comprehend how much the world has changed between our first and second issues under new ownership. Before September 11, it seemed nothing was taken more seriously by more people in Seattle than the Mariners. Now sports talk show hosts openly talk about baseball as escapism and players confess how unimportant baseball is in the big picture. Our world view has changed profoundly. The friendly skies now appear sinister, and seemingly invincible structures look as fragile as the matchstick model of the WTC at the Seattle Center memorial. Towering a full seven inches above the flowers, the matchstick WTC was easily missed in the sea of bouquets. Yet for me, it uniquely captured a profound sense of vulnerability and fragility unthinkable before September 11. This new feeling of vulnerability has the power to unite local communities and to bring out the best in people. It can also be used for personal gain and to legitimize individual agendas. We at The Seattle Press feel that individuals, companies, and governments claiming the tragedy of September 11 as the cause of their actions must meet a very high burden of proof. We welcome your opinions and letters on the profound questions raised by this tragedy. There has never been a more important time to be involved in your local community. Sincerely, Pat Wickline, Editorial Advisor

Fremont Oktoberfest

Pumpkins, beer and the spirit of Fremont fun made this a festival to remember.

Good Food

Good Food

Eating in Eastlake

Daly's Fish 'n' Chips and Serafina anchor Eastlake Avenue.

Initiative 63

"Water for Salmon" Compromise Adopted

Although the popular "Water for Salmon" Initiative 63 probably would have received overwhelming support from Seattle voters, City Council managed to wrangle a deal with initiative promoters that staves off a water-fight.

There From Here

Northgate South Lot in Limbo

A creek runs through it, but will area residents ever see it? An update on the status of the South Parking Lot at Northgate Mall.

A Few Ways You Can Help

Thousands of Seattle area residents are helping in ways great and small to aid victims of September 11's terrifying attacks. Here are just a few ways you can get involved.

Teacher Ted

Talking to Kids About Terrorism

Experiences in the classroom after September 11, and hints you can use.

Fine Roman Hand

Jasmine

Jasmine by Bharati Mukherjee.

New York Photos

Pictures from the scene, a collection of views.

Notes From the Garden

Gardener's Journal

Autumn in Seattle: Time to Reap, Time to Sow

Plant fall crops now for overwintering.

Hash

An unoccupied flatbed trailer burns at 10 p.m. on a Monday night in the parking lot of an auto parts store near 105th Street and Aurora Avenue N. There were no witnesses...

Law & Technology

Law & Technology

Surveillance and Freedom in the Wake of the WTC Attack

The privacy rights of law-abiding citizens may be compromised by new security measures in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Here's how.

Thomas Whittemore cartoon

The Faulty Logic of Revenge

Does revenge work?

Letters to the Editor

Readers welcome us back and share opinions of our new and returning features.