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ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | Five tips for winning a bidding-war

Bidding wars are back. The record-low inventory of homes for sale means some buyers are finding themselves competing with as many as 10 other buyers. 

SEATTLE SOUNDINGS | The thin, red line

The massive rezoning under way in South Lake Union (SLU) — necessary to help Paul Allen make his next billion — is telling us a lot about the Seattle City Council. 

EDITORIAL | Duwamish on verge of recognition?

About 10 million tourists will visit Seattle this year. Many, no doubt, would be shocked to learn the tribe of the great chief who gave this city its name does not possess federal recognition.

Lane restrictions on Republican St. starting April 10

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers of early preparatory work associated with the west phase of the Mercer Corridor Project on Republican Street, beginning Wednesday, April 10.

Intiman restructures, commits to 2013 Summer Festival

Intiman Theatre recently announced that it has raised enough funds to go ahead with its annual Theatre Festival, led by artistic director Andrew Russell. 

New film explores hidden meanings in 'The Shining'

When Stanley Kubrick’s horror film “The Shining” came out in 1980, one of the major criticisms it received — besides the fact that it deviated so much from the original Stephen King novel — is that it felt like an underwhelming exercise from the aging filmmaker.

Nikos Gyros' sales to help Ballard Senior Center

Nikos Gyros (2231 32nd Ave. W.) is continuing its “12 Months/12 Causes” campaign for 2013, by opening on April 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and donating all proceeds to the Ballard Senior Center, this month’s recipient.

W. Thorndyke to get repairs

Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to grind and pave West Thorndyke Street in the Magnolia neighborhood between 21st and 23rd avenues West next week.

John Hay students place second in reading challenge

The “Smart Mustaches” team from John Hay Elementary School (201 Garfield St.) tied for second place with three other schools in The Seattle Public Library’s 18th-annual Global Reading Challenge on April 2.

FALLING AWAKE | The internal RAM of religion

Like some of you, I sat in front of the TV watching the ordination of Pope Francis for so long that the afternoon went from light to twilight, until I found myself in a dark, dark, room. 

EDITORIALS | April 10, 2013

The announcement on Monday, April 8, that Seattle Police Chief John Diaz will step down in May is welcome news.