Politics This is the centennial of Ballard's lack-of-independence day! The Ballard bell tower will be draped in black to mark the 100th anniversary of the town's annexation by Seattle. (City of Seattle) by Paul Andrews / May 28, 2007
Culture Some modest proposals regarding bicycle riders in Seattle This writer has had about enough of their sense of entitlement, their arrogance, their carelessness, and their attire. by Greg Palmer / May 1, 2007
Culture Daylighting Seattle's parks department Open, placid Green Lake Park in Seattle. by Paul Andrews / April 25, 2007
Culture Multitasking at the speed of fright David Halberstam's traffic death makes one wonder if lower speed limits would calm our frenzied streets. by Paul Andrews / April 24, 2007
Politics This week's rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: A few thoughts on Proposition 1, or would it have been so hard to add a new basketball arena? by Greg Palmer / October 11, 2007
Politics Rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: This week our romantic news poet offers a sonnet. by Greg Palmer / October 4, 2007
Environment Helen Freeman, 1932-2007 Helen Freeman, former curator of education at the Woodland Park Zoo and founder of the International Snow Leopard Trust. (Snow Leopard Trust) by Greg Palmer / September 28, 2007
Politics This Week's Rhymes for the Times Putting on the Doggerel: The curtain parts, a hush falls on the crowd, and stepping center stage are businessmen, dancing the intricate "Shuffle Off to Oklahoma City" with their lawyers as partners... by Greg Palmer / September 27, 2007
Politics This week's random rhymes for current times Ken Burns. (PBS) by Greg Palmer / September 20, 2007