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For many in Seattle, the image of a typical cyclist is a Spandex-clad, yellow-jacketed two-wheeled warrior who braves the steep streets of this city.But as the city prepares to overhauls its five-year-old bike plan, some want to make the city safer and friendlier to those not so accustomed to navigating the streets on two wheels.There's a new push ... (more)

In this May 31, 2012 photo, a bicyclist commuting during rush hour keeps an eye on a car turning in front of him, in Seattle.

Helen Jackson speaks next to a bust of her late husband Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson at the dedication of the Henry M. Jackson room at the Snohomish County Council on May 5, 1987.

The Pacific Northwest's two-time award winning neighborhood news site Got a tip? E-mail CHS chs@capitolhillseattle.com Call or text 399-5959 A Seattle Central Community College economics professor and Socialist Alternative candidate for state representative is challenging Democrat Jamie Pedersen in Capitol Hill's 43rd District.

A bit of this and a bit of that ... with kudos to the Covenant Health Foundation for planning its 11th year of an event called "Storytellers." It will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. June 23 at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave.

So far this year, Seattle has had 21 homicides, and all but two of the victims were killed by gunfire.

In this 1937 file photo, Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, poses with her husband, King George VI, and their two daughters, Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, center, and Princess Margaret.. Queen Elizabeth II, once a shy princess, was thrust onto the throne by the abdication of her uncle and then the death of her father.

Brad Shannon maintains this blog. He is political editor at The Olympian and can be reached at 360-753-1688 or bshannon@theolympian.com . Washington Democrats voted by acclaim to endorse the re-election of several leaders today, including U.S. Sen.

When Seattle police officers met Jason Yori years ago, circumstances weren't ideal.

Seattle residents are lucky to have multiple opportunities to enjoy a variety of free entertainment.

The new liquor store area at the QFC on Capitol Hill in Seattle at about 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012.

The UpGarden on Mercer Street, built on the top of an area parking garage, will be one of the country's first public rooftop gardens.

To the editors of Travel + Leisure magazine: I think your readers made a tiny mistake in your new list titled " America's Worst-Dressed People ." I'm not arguing that Anchorage in Alaska isn't the worst-dressed city in America.

An unnamed "hero" threw two stools at Ian Stawicki as he began firing off his .45 caliber handgun in a murderous rampage yesterday that left five dead, allowing at least three people to escape likely death, police officials said today.

Can 'Random acts of kindness' become a business? Bill Cullins thinks so Bill Cullins is the first one to tell you he's tried many careers.

While Seattle still reels from Wednesday's horrific one-man crime spree that left five people dead and one seriously wounded, members of Washington Ceasefire are wasting no time in using the events to push their agenda.

The man had been banned from the artsy cafe for acting out, but that didn't stop him from walking in, taking a seat at the bar and trying to place an order.

Police surround a house in the University district in Seattle near a cafe where a gunman killed two people and critically wounded three others Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

The Pacific Northwest's two-time award winning neighborhood news site Got a tip? E-mail CHS chs@capitolhillseattle.com Call or text 399-5959 Broadway Performance Hall was packed full of the greenest folk on Capitol Hill Tuesday night to discuss the neighborhood's future as an EcoDistrict.

The gunman accused of killing five people in cold blood Wednesday had a concealed weapon permit even though he was becoming noticeably more volatile over time, his father said in an interview with KOMO News.