Marcie Sillman
Stories
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UW President Michael Young On Facing Its Challenges
University of Washington students head back to campus next week. While the state Legislature did increase funding for the UW and other state colleges and
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When Money Is Short, Should Cities Crowdfund?
Cities all over are short on cash. And some are turning to crowdfunding to get public projects off the ground. From a streetcar in Kansas City to a...
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Public Toilet Coming To Pioneer Square
The Seattle City Council is considering a proposal that would bring a free, public toilet to Pioneer Square. Local development company Urban Visions is
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Seahawks Beat Arch Rival; Seattle Crowd Defeats Noise Record
Sunday night at Century Link Field, Seattle Seahawks fans broke the Guinness World Record for loudest crowd noise at a stadium. Then, they broke the
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When Money And Love Collide
It's no surprise that money stress doesn't bode well for romance. For many couples, decisions like marriage, divorce or children hinge on the question:...
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Reaction In The Middle East To Syria
The United Nations inspectors say they have convincing evidence that chemical weapons were used in a large scale attack in Syria last month. In a report
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Obama Presses Pause, McGinn Spars With Murray, And I-522 Attracts Big Money
It’s Friday — time to talk over the week’s news. President Obama took to primetime to postpone a vote in Congress authorizing a Syrian strike in favor of
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The Seattle Sounders Face Real Salt Lake
Once again, the entire stadium at Century Link Field will be open for Seattle Sounders FC fans this Friday. The Sounders are hoping to unseat the current
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Even With Google Translate, Language Skills Still Valuable
It might seem that tools like Google Translate make the ability to speak different languages less valuable to employers. But Michael Erard, author of ...
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Lynn Shelton's New Film "Touchy Feely"
Seattle cinephiles have known about director Lynn Shelton for years, starting with her 2004 film, "We Go Way Back" to her 2009 hit, "Humpday." Shelton's...