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During the summer of 2016 I relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas. Since then, I have not put up new posts here on New To Seattle, although visitors are free to comment on older posts, to which I often respond. In Sin City I've launched a new blog, New To Las Vegas, which continues my same tradition of observation, musings and commentary. Visitors can access my new blog by clicking here. Please visit and stay awhile.

Tag Archives: Costco

New ‘View of the World from 9th Avenue’ would include Seattle

Posted on February 6, 2014 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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City wasn’t on famous 1976 New Yorker cover

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Posted in Amazon, Costco, Seattle celebrities, Seattle economy, Seattle history, Seattle image, Starbucks | Tagged Amazon.com, Bill Gates, Costco, egocentrically myoptic perspective, Gerard Schwarz, Kurt Cobain, Microsoft, Nirvana, Paul Allen, Saul Steinberg, Super Bowl 48, Super Bowl XLVIII, The New Yorker, View From 9th Avenue | 1 Reply

Another big sales tax refund in Seattle, for all of $4.75

Posted on June 17, 2013 by William P. BarrettMay 30, 2015

State coughs up the money after Fry’s Electronics and Iolo Technologies tell me to pound sand.

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Posted in Costco, Seattle economy, Seattle suburbs, Seattle taxes, Washington State government | Tagged Albertsons, Costco, deceptive trade practices, Forbes, Fry's Electronics, Iolo technologies, James L. McIntire, Jay Inslee, money back guarantee, REV 41 0104e, REV 41 0105e, sales tax refund, System Mechanic, System Mechanic Premium, Washington State Department of Revenue, Washington State sales tax | Leave a reply

New Seattle TV humor show is a little light on Seattle humor

Posted on May 6, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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“The 206” seeks an audience in an area not known for giggles

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle image, Seattle media, Seattle politics, Seattle suburbs, Seattle weather | Tagged Alaskan Way Viaduct, area code 206, area code 425, Bellevue, Chris Cashman, Costco, Erren Gottlieb, Farthest Reach, James McKenna, Jay Inslee, John Keister, KING5, Leif Erikson, Mercer Island, Mike McGinn, Nancy Wilson Ross, Pat Cashman, PEMCO Insurance, Saturday Night Live, Seattle bicycle lobby, Seattle Freeze, Seattle marijuana use, The 206, Washington | 5 Replies

Marijuana legalization is giving Seattle a goofy reputation

Posted on December 14, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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City’s image is, uh, rapidly changing

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Posted in Amazon, Costco, Seattle culture, Seattle image, Starbucks | Tagged Amazon.com, Costco, dissolving condom, Hempfest, Jay Leno, Microsoft, NASA earth photos, Seattle Freeze, Seattle image, Seattle jaywalking, Seattle marijuana, Starbucks, The Matrix, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, University of Washington, Washington State marijuana | 2 Replies

In Seattle, car washes in the rain

Posted on January 29, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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Commercial facilities seem to do a good business, too

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Posted in Costco, Seattle culture, Seattle drivers, Seattle image, Seattle Times, Seattle weather | Tagged Antioch University, Belltown, City University, City University of Seattle, Costco, Elephant Car Wash, pink elephant car wash sign, Seattle car wash, Seattle car washes, Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau | 2 Replies

Bicyclists lose, boozers win in Seattle vote

Posted on November 9, 2011 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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Tax to build bike paths goes down, while Costco wins right to sell hard stuff

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Posted in Costco, Seattle bicyclists, Seattle politics | Tagged bicycle, bicyclists, Costco, drunken bicyclists, Safeway, Seattle, Seattle election, Seattle voting, Washington liquor initiative | 1 Reply

Ballot propositions are just as nutsy in Seattle

Posted on October 28, 2011 by William P. BarrettJuly 7, 2014

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Truth is in short supply.

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Posted in Costco, Seattle bicyclists, Seattle politics | Tagged bicycle wars Seattle, Costco, DUI, Initiative 1125, Initiative 1183, Mark Twain, Seattle | 5 Replies

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