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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.

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It was a dark and rainy day in Seattle (and now the news)

Posted on November 6, 2015 by William P. BarrettNovember 6, 2015

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Sustained sun is about to disappear for a long time

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Posted in Seattle environment, Seattle image, Seattle weather | Tagged Jean-Sun Hannah Ahn, KING5, Miss Seattle, Seattle rain, Seattle weather, Spokane | 3 Replies

In Seattle, TV humor show might affect issue-less mayor’s race

Posted on September 2, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

“The 206” has a real chance to define the two candidates and thus the outcome

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Posted in Seattle government, Seattle media, Seattle politics, Seattle Times | Tagged Almost Live, Chris Cashman, Ed Murray, Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna, John Keister, KING5, liberal Seattle politics, Mike McGinn, Pat Cashman, progressive Seattle politics, Saturday Night Live, Seattle race for mayor, The 206 | Leave a reply

In Seattle mayor’s race, politics run the gamut from A to A

Posted on July 24, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

It’s hard to tell the nine liberals apart on the issues

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Posted in Seattle media, Seattle neighborhoods, Seattle politics | Tagged Barney Frank, Black Panther Party, Broadmoor, Broadmoor Seattle, Bruce Harrell, Charlie Staadecker, Doug McQuaid, Eldridge Cleaver, George Wallace, Joey Gray, John Keister, Kate Martin, KING5, Mary Martin, Mike McGinn, Peace and Freedom Party, Peter Steinbrueck, Seattle City Hall, Seattle liberalism, Seattle mayor, Soul on Ice, The 206, Victor Steinbrueck | 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

Seattle media go nuts over prediction of minimal rain

Posted on October 11, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

Prediction of minor weather event tops local news

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle history, Seattle media, Seattle weather | Tagged bad Seattle drivers, Bernadette, Bill Murray, Groundhog Day, Jim Forman, KING-TV, KING5, KONG-TV, Maria Semple, Seattle rain, Seattle schizophrenic, Seattle Times, Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau, Where'd You Go | Leave a reply

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