In NBA struggle, bitter taste returns | Reporter's notebook
Reporter Josh Suman talks NBA, Sonics, future for Seattle fans.
Home, sweet home | Editorial
There was an interesting story about Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez in The New York Times on Tuesday. Like many around the country, the writer wondered why the highest-paid pitcher in baseball would stay in Seattle when better teams in bigger cities wanted him.
Legislature still has key issues to solve | Editorial
The Legislature began its special session on May 13 after its regular session ended on April 28 after 105 days. We hope the two-week break will help lawmakers focus on the key issues left undone.
Memories of books – and people | Ann Oxrieder
Elliott Bay Book Company will soon celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Seattle Times reported that the store was collecting customers’ recollections of experiences they’d had there, “from meeting your spouse in the stacks, to attending memorable readings…” Below is the story I sent in.
The Great Gatsby returns in grandeur | Aran Kirschenmann | Movie Review
The Great Gatsby is captivating on the big screen. Infused with humor and tragedy, it remains faithful to Fitzgerald’s novel.
Iron Man returns in full force | Aran Kirschenmann | Movie Review
After the incredible success of the highly anticipated Avengers film, Iron Man 3 comes out with an enthusiastic audience eager to watch it, me included. At the start of the film, Tony Starks, also known as the Iron Man, is still trying to overcome his anxiety over the terrors he faced during the Avengers film.
Wag the Dog and it will bite back | Kevin Endejan | Reporter's Notebook
The Seattle May Day protest was benign. There was only some sign waving here and some chanting over there. Television reporters remained persistent, filling dead air with words like “violence” and “mobs.” In reality, viewers were treated to dramatic live coverage of nothing. However, the TV guys finally proved if you Wag the Dog long enough, it will bite back.
Drop-out prevention program deserves continued funding
Under the Washington State constitution, providing an ample education for all students is identified as state government’s “paramount duty.” Last year, the state Supreme Court ruled that the legislature had failed to meet that duty by persistently underfunding our schools. This year, the legislature is responding.
Patient care important with Alzheimer’s disease | James Chen
It comes as no surprise that in today’s fast-paced society and news-filled days that we tend to forget some of the minor details. “What did I have for lunch?” “What time was I supposed to pick up your sister?” But fast forward, and suddenly things are more confusing. You are not quite sure where you are or what is going on. Worst of all, you just cannot remember.
Why we make those bad decisions
Thanks to college students willing to undergo a variety of tests and challenges (without knowing the real purpose) for the price of a pitcher of beer, researchers have collected volumes of data about human behavior.
The long and short of all that hair
It used to be “go-to” gag gift. When I was in my late ’20s and early 30s, you could never go wrong giving a friend an electric nose-hair trimmer as a birthday gift. The very notion that it would ever actually be used was ridiculous. It was the ultimate absurd accessory.
