Memories of loss, ten years later at International Fountain at Seattle Center
On Sept. 11, 2001, and the following days, more than 30,000 people gathered at the International Fountain at Seattle Center for a flower vigil that became one of many spontaneous gatherings around the...
View ArticleBack to school: Memories of junior high jitters
Seattle writer Tim Haywood of Reflections of a shallow pond fame has the jitters. His youngest daughter is about to start middle school. That brings up memories of his own journey, 35 years ago, from...
View ArticleGerry Hadden covers his years as an NPR foreign correspondent
Any dedicated public radio listener has probably wondered what it's like to be a foreign correspondent for NPR. Reporter Gerry Hadden gives us a glimpse into that world in his memoir, Never the Hope...
View ArticleUpdate: John T. Williams totem pole raised
A 34-foot totem pole honoring slain First Nations woodcarver John T. Williams was carried from the Seattle Waterfront to Seattle Center and raised by some 90 people on Sunday. The pole was carried to...
View ArticleSeattle users drive library e-book collections over New York's
Seattle has always been a city that likes to read. But if the Seattle Public Library's growing e-book collection and its high usage is any indication, even more people are reading more books. And,...
View ArticleMay Day vandalism: Whose anarchy is this?
Weeks have passed since the May Day protests, but Seattle police are still asking for help identifying the individuals who damaged property. The violence was largely attributed to people who've been...
View ArticleHouseboats ahoy!
There are not many places on the West Coast where you can find house boats. That means the supply is limited so they are usually in high demand. And don't forget the slips for the homes. Those can go...
View ArticleTracing Edward Curtis's steps with author Timothy Egan
If you've seen sepia images of Native American Indians, you've probably seen Edward Curtis's work.A new biography, "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward...
View ArticleHomemade vinegar: For starters, it's easy to do
Making your own vinegar is not complicated, thank goodness, but it does require a good starter. Seattle Times food writer, Nancy Leson, tells KPLU's Erin» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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