Politics Seattle's Clise family cashes in a big pile of blue chips The approximate area of 12 acres of Clise Properties holdings in Seattle. by Knute Berger / June 24, 2007
Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
Politics The legacy of Idaho's Frank Church has been shredded The late U.S. Sen. Frank Church, D-Idaho. by Peter Jackson / June 22, 2007
Politics The case for rail transit is hard to make politically, but here it is A light-rail train is towed through the downtown Seattle tunnel. (Sound Transit) by David Brewster / June 21, 2007
Politics Can police police themselves? The debate never ends in Seattle Former Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske. by O. Casey Corr / June 21, 2007
Politics Busted for bussing while busing in Portland Maika Rich (left) and Jocelyn O'Neal, Portland's teenage bussers. (KATU-TV) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 21, 2007
Politics Litigation over joint operation of Seattle's newspapers is over – until further notice The Committee for a Two-Newspaper Town withdraws a motion seeking details about a settlement between The Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. by Bill Richards / June 20, 2007
Politics Portland's unenlightened handling of rape cases is exposed Turns out the city's institutions get almost nothing right when dealing with sexual assault – from advising victims to investigating the crimes. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 20, 2007
Politics High hoops, high hopes, and highly anticipated Updates: The basket is briefly elevated to 11 feet, a Husky bails out of college for the NBA, and Junior is returning. by Mike Henderson / June 19, 2007
Politics The Seattle-area transportation proposals: a vast waste of money The projects covered by the November ballot measure in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, Wash. (Regional Transportation Investment District) by Richard Morrill / June 19, 2007
