Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - Page updated at 12:47 p.m.
Have you benefited from Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund?
In its 20-year history, the city's Neighborhood Matching Fund has given community groups the support for projects like new parks, playgrounds, public art and community gardens. We'd love to see what your neighborhood looks like now and we'll publish a selection of photos submitted.
KEN LAMBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Crossing Washington
With the economy unraveling and a landmark election just one month away, columnist Danny Westneat and photographer Ken Lambert are traveling the state to get a sense of what's on people's minds in these turbulent times. Jack Hamilton once mined gold in Republic, but now owns a gun shop.
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Gregoire plans $240M budget savings
OLYMPIA — Gov. Christine Gregoire plans another $240 million in immediate budget savings, including a 1 percent across-the-board cut at state agencies.
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Bikes and cars: Who gets the right of way?
We asked for your questions, and your response was overwhelming — more than one expert could answer. In addition to Seattle Police spokesman Jeff Kappel, we've asked Chris Cameron, of the Cascade Bicycle Club, and Peter Lagerwey, Seattle Transportation Department's bicycle-program manager, to help us field a few of the hundreds of questions you asked.
8,500 people in Washington state have pledged to try bike commuting in May. Here's our guide for cyclists, drivers.
Q&A | Thinking about biking to work?
Looking for advice on the best routes, staying safe on the road, or gear? Need tips that would make the ride to work easier? Read our cycling advice Q&A with the commute directors for the Cascade Bicycle Club and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, Chris Cameron and Every Day.
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Photos of the day
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Capture a memory and own a moment with photo reprints, digitally reproduced on archive-quality paper. Plus, create mugs, mousepads, puzzles and notecards using your favorite images.
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