Mike Nguyen (left) of Mid-Mountain Contractors with Francis Avenue resident Craig Ellestad. Harold Bakke photo.

Guest Editorial

Reform City Council Presidential Selection Process

Curt Firestone's plan to elect the City Council President--and the rest of the council members--quickly and democratically.

Letters to the Editor

Dick Falkenbury keeps in touch, other readers weigh in on Port money-making, Governor Locke's transportation proposal, Roger Hancock's letter from last issue and our own Writers' Corner section.

Writers' Corner

The Hidden Thespian

The secret thoughts and fears of the actor comes to life in this short story by Patricia Duff.

Seattle Press Reader Survey in This Issue

Participate in our Seattle Press Reader Survey, win great prizes, and help us make your favorite community paper even better!

Joyful Partaking A Filmed-in-Ballard Local Treasure

Director William Moreing's first full-length feature was filmed locally in Ballard last year.

Good Food

Good Food

Kingfish Rules for Local Southern Food

Kingfish Cafe, on Capitol Hill's 19th Avenue East, transports reviewer Zach Lyons to the Deep South.

N30 Lawsuit Against City Continues in Federal Court

WTO Anniversary protesters have filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle alleging discrimination under the RICO act, and a federal judge says they have a good chance of winning.

There From Here

City Drops Ball; County Encourages Sprawl

King County has signed an agreement to buy nearly a third of Simon Properties' Northgate South Lot. The property will be used to double the number of park-and-ride spaces serving the Northgate transit station.

New Ballard Landmark Proposed

The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board today considered the final design application for Ballard's free-standing, self-cleaning public toilet.

Roger's Home Journal

Roger's Home Journal

In Search of a Miracle (Product)

Roger's latest discovery--a truly miraculous product.

South Lake Union

Second Friday Sea Chantey Sing to feature Father-Son Team

Every month, Northwest Seaport holds a Sea Chantey sing at its boatyard next to the historic schooner Wawona.

Fine Roman Hand

New Plant Guide is a Local Treasure

Stephen Herold reviews a new book by a local author: Arthur Lee Jacobson's Wild Plants of Greater Seattle.

Now is the Time to Get Involved on Phinney Ridge

If you live on Phinney Ridge, this is for you. The Phinney Ridge Community Council Annual Meeting will be on February 5. The meeting is a chance to get involved in selection of board members--or become one yourself!

Hash

A University District man reports that, between 8 a.m. on a Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday, unknown suspects removed the oil from his car, costing him $1,900 in engine damage...

Money Muse

Money Muse

Take Advantage of New Tax Breaks

Marko Tubic lays out the goods on this year's new tax breaks.

Out of Work? Get Out of Doors!

If you find yourself with extra time on your hands, use it wisely--get yourself outdoors and have fun.

Law & Technology

Law and Technology

Privacy Policies and Fair Information Practices

In this fourth installment, Deborah Pierce discusses the security provisions of Fair Information Practices.