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
ACT's new play: caterwauling transformed into art Patti Cohenour as Florence Foster Jenkins (right) and Mark Anders in <i>Souvenir</i> at ACT Theatre. (Chris Bennion) by Speight Jenkins / May 27, 2007
Politics An opportunity for new talent to rise in Washington politics Norm Maleng. (King County) by David Brewster / May 26, 2007
Tech Wild as art With the Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle finally has an art scene that holds its own against our natural landscape. by Knute Berger / May 25, 2007
Politics A man of integrity and decency who saw the best in people The future lawyer and Lassie. by O. Casey Corr / May 25, 2007
Politics Portland's wired water world From top, the "Benson Bubblers," the Bull Run Watershed, and a kitten encounter. (All: Portland Water Bureau) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 24, 2007
Politics Eight-term King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng is dead at 68 King County, Wash., Prosecutor Norm Maleng. by Chuck Taylor / May 24, 2007
Politics Rebuttal: The Seattle City Council's relevance is not in question Seattle City Council President Nick Licata. (City of Seattle) by Nick Licata / May 24, 2007
Politics Some interesting newcomers could shake up the Seattle City Council Seattle City Council candidates Venus Velasquez (top) and Bruce Harrell. (Photos from their Web sites) by David Brewster / May 23, 2007
Fatigue, that tired old excuse, doesn't seem to affect Ichiro Tireless Ichiro. (Chuck Taylor) by Mike Henderson / May 23, 2007