Seattle-area charities turned 2-cent pills into $10.64 pills

“Magical accounting” helped make nonprofits look too good

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They still drive politely in Seattle–and still not very well

City falls even lower in Allstate safe-driver rankings

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Talking trash in Seattle

Confusion about recycling rules extends to those doing the collecting

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Seattle’s funky Fremont area is named after a war criminal

John C. Frémont during his colorful life was a military officer, politician, businessman–and murderer.

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The dark underside of Seattle elections

Why are so many “security measures” needed, including public video?

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My dog’s death in Seattle trigggers thoughts about economics

Her nearly 15 years cost exactly $36,846.24,

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Is Comcast headquartered near Lake Woebegon?

Too bad the company isn’t as funny as Garrison Keillor.

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Why is Seattle so defensive about its weather?

Some actually apologize for it to a total stranger like me.

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