Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Page updated at 01:38 p.m.
Hanging onto a heritage that sustains them
Pacific NW Magazine | A quarter of the Eritreans who have migrated to the U.S. in the past 40 years live here, and combine their heritage with the American tradition of climbing the economic ladder.
On the Economy
Weyerhaeuser is being pressured to restructure. The company is already shrinking, and more downsizing is likely.
Only in Washington
Acres and upon acres of unexplained mounds are part of a geological whodunit at Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve.
New twist in prosecutor's slaying
More commuters pedalling to work
New Sound Transit train defaced in Tukwila
Sunday Buzz
National exposure has Fremont T-shirt firm bursting at the seams
Jalapeños suspect in salmonella scare
Lawn-chair adventurer soars across state line
NEW - 01:32 PM
Nadal dethrones Federer at Wimbledon
Olympics-bound Hoelzer sets world record in 200 backstroke
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Art
Get a head STart on light-rail artwork
SEATTLE SONICS: 1967-2008
The deal: What was the city thinking?
Seattle city leaders defend their deal with the Sonics owners, insisting it gives Seattle a better long-term chance at landing a new NBA team.
- Gallery: Seattle Sonics 1967-2008
- Timeline: A look back | A long goodbye
- Share your Sonics memories
- Vote for the Sonics all-time team
Taking time out for America's pastime
Seafair Milk Carton Derby encourages whatever floats your boat
Irina Baronova, one of "baby ballerinas" | Obituary
Bowling event to benefit fire victims | Local Digest
Mustaches and beards face off in friendly contest
California fire crews worn down
Cancer drugs' costs pose a dilemma
Ancient Hebrew tablet kindles messiah debate
UPDATE - 10:26 AM
Suicide attack in Pakistani capital kills 15
Protest on own site shows Obama the Web's pitfalls | Election 2008
Iran reiterates it won't change its nuclear policy
Iraqi prime minister says government defeated terrorism
Brits vow to track U.S. use of Diego Garcia
2 soldiers, 2 militants die in 7-hour shootout | World Digest
UPDATE - 11:55 AM
Housing market in Welsh town shows wider woes
UPDATE - 11:40 AM
G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit
UPDATE - 10:31 AM
Bush celebrates 62nd birthday on the fly
Low-key birthday for Dalai Lama
- Never underestimate cheap, easy or stupid in home maintenance | Ask the Expert
- Early iPhone adopter on fence about new one | Practical Mac | Glenn Fleishman
- 30 billion fewer miles driven, and counting
- Mima Mounds: Mystery hides in vast prairie | Only in Washington
- Bennett ready for team to begin OKC transition
- Oregon man lands in Idaho after trip in lawn chair carried by balloons
- The deal: What was the city thinking?
- Suspect in U.S. attorney's slaying accused of paternity-test deception
- Clement's 2 homers give Seattle 3-2 win
- Washington law helps outdoor workers beat heat
- Never underestimate cheap, easy or stupid in home maintenance | Ask the Expert
- Mima Mounds: Mystery hides in vast prairie | Only in Washington
- Oregon man lands in Idaho after trip in lawn chair carried by balloons
- Early iPhone adopter on fence about new one | Practical Mac | Glenn Fleishman
- Alaska's sick salmon | Close-up
- Lawn-chair adventurer soars across state line
- A mega-yacht craving
- National exposure has Fremont T-shirt firm bursting at the seams | Sunday Buzz
- Ancient Hebrew tablet kindles messiah debate
- Washington law helps outdoor workers beat heat
Clement's 2 homers give Seattle 3-2 win
Reserves boost Storm in victory over Lynx
Venus Williams wins 5th singles title at Wimbledon
Valverde's power yields yellow jersey in Tour de France
U.S. Track and Field Trials | Gay tumbles in 200 with hamstring cramp
U.S. Swimming Trials | Phelps chases record with 8-race schedule
WNBA | Dream finds 18th time is the charm
A special Sub Pop edition | The Short List
NEW - 12:23 PM
The Long Winters indulge demanding crowd at Seattle homecoming
Parents on the front lines, from kids' points of view | TV Lookout
"Palace Council": Secrets in high society | Book Review
"The Death of the Author": Is it anti-Semitism or subversion? | Book Review
The Week Ahead | Arts and entertainment highlights, July 6-13
Financial shock of sudden death | Money Makeover
Don't resort to riding on empty — it can be costly | Money Tip
Grieving relatives shouldn't make quick decisions
Coming to terms | Dow slips into "bear-market territory"
Dollar's weakness may last for decade, bond fund manager says
Students can find aid, even at last minute
Don't resort to riding on empty — it can be costly | Money Tip
Sunday Memo | The business week ahead
Ask the Fool | What's the S&P 500?
"Virtual millionaires" may be a dime a dozen | Investing
PIMCO CEO says market's different, but his tctics stay the same | Your Funds
Hostages freed by America's friend | Editorial
Overwhelmed at the parks | Editorial
The annual hunt for the tax stack is on | James Vesely / Times editorial page editor
Cultivating a state of grace for kids growing up in black America | Leonard Pitts Jr. / Syndicated columnist
Will the real Obama please stand up? | Charles Krauthammer / Syndicated columnist
The improbable justice proves nice guys don't always finish last | David S. Broder / Syndicated columnist
Spokane's "old" scenic route: First, get in the car...
Breathing Las Vegas: A smoke-sensitive tourist on a statewide smoking ban
New bags could make removing laptops at airport security a thing of the past
Planning a trip to Panama | Ask Travel
Early birds find the adventure | Travel Essay
Booked a flight for fall? What to do if airlines change your plans
NW Q&A | Where to get ideas for car camping and hiking in British Columbia
At company social events, office rules apply
Awnings can be a tool for staying cool
Boys-only book club takes a novel approach to finding adventures
How to hide an air conditioner and dress up a chair back
Tips on removing caulk mildew, saving a poorly stained deck and more
Going green can be good for the grill
Never underestimate cheap, easy or stupid in home maintenance | Ask the Expert
Give a toast to summer outdoors
NEW - 12:26 PM
Police seek suspects in North Seattle home invasion

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