Seattle Press
Archive 1998-2006
This page contains links to a partial archive of the print editions of the Seattle Press 1998-2006. Much of the archive consisted of event announcements and transient events; we have retained a sampling, along with feature articles and editorials, to give a sense of the flavor of the old SP. The online edition did not fully reflect the print edition in early years, and we've omitted page components that contained obsolete links.

In 1998 Tom Herriman rescued the Seattle Press from oblivion and created a community resource in the northern half of the city. For several years his perspective on life in metropolitan Seattle and that of other talented writers and editors was much appreciated by north end neighbors.

By coincidence of driving past the SP office in 1998 and spotting Tom's sign reading "The Death of the Seattle Press has been greatly exaggerated," the Clark Internet team met Tom and offered its services. The result is this website. In cooperation with interim owners we maintained it actively. Since 2006 we've made the content available and offered additional services to the community. Readers are invited to contribute, and businesses and other organizations have a platform to present and discuss the needs of their firms and the city. Clark Internet invites inquiries; we specialize in web services for local businesses and non-profits.
'PROS' Cycling Event to Debut Sept. 5 in Seattle
31-Aug-2005
Eighty miles and 4400 feet of elevation gain provide an opportunity to experience Seattle’s natural beauty from a unique perspective: a tour around its city limits.
Bellevue Business Journal Debuts
23-Mar-2005
New publication features eastside businesses and community events.
Labor passes anti-war policy
12-Sep-2002
Washington became the first State Labor Council in the country to oppose the U.S. government's war without end
News Briefs
12-Sep-2002
August 30: Don’t cut our budget any further—Seattle fire fighters
30-Aug-2002
Day of Prayer and Remembrance Friday at Noon
13-Sep-2001
Gov. Gary Locke will lead a statewide day of prayer and remembrance September 14 at Westlake Center.
Houseboats: Catch the Wave
03-May-2001
By Ann Sloper
Remember when houseboat living was for the young and the restless? Dreaming about a place on the water in Seattle? Here are some prices to consider.
Family Sues Shoreline to Save Salmon
22-Mar-2001
A Shoreline family has gone to court to try to stop damage to the buffer zone along Thornton Creek--a designated salmon stream--caused by construction of a nursing home.
Creekside Homeowners Fear Trail Plans
22-Mar-2001
Creekside property owners in the Thornton Creek watershed are banding together to head off potential public trails through their backyards.
Tent City Comes To Ballard
22-Mar-2001
The tent city has moved around the city for nearly a year. They have found allies in churches and community groups, and their latest location is Trinity United Methodist Church at 65th NW and 23rd NW.
Never Too Soon for Commercial-Free Schools
22-Mar-2001
School Board members, pragmatically, want to maximize funding in schools. But at what cost to students?
Greenwood Restaurant Owners Branch Out Into The Wild
09-Aug-2000
Ginger Luke and Jacob Lueck, Greenwood restaurateurs, recently bought Wild Eyes, a wild animal park in Montana. It's just the latest in a series of adventures for the pair...
City Deal with Immunex Short on Public Benefit
17-Nov-1999
By Patricia Stambor
For those who missed the opportunity, let me bring you up to date on two pending public (or private) projects that deserve public attention.
Roofless in Seattle - A History of Getting Wet
20-Oct-1999
By Roger Faris
There are many stories in this moldy city about people who embrace the sensation of being soaking wet. Our local seafood hero, Ivar Haglund, used to sing a ballad about a fellow who was perfectly content to sit on the beach through endless days of rain. T
Savvy Neighbors Delay Clearcut of Ravenna Woods
06-Oct-1999
The argument neighbors made that development of the 1.1 acre site would potentially do great harm to both the neighborhood and the natural environment was a key factor in DCLU's decision to require an EIS from Roberts Properties.
Piano Jazz at Julia's of Wallingford
23-Sep-1999
It's not background music. Not that it's loud or jarring, but Asaro's playing subtly demands your attention and has the ability to pull you out of a conversation.
Northgate Neighborhood Planning Goes Awry
03-Jun-1999
By Wallis Bolz
Two issues are at the heart of the argument between the neighborhood and the mall developer: the automobile-centric nature of the Simon development plan and the potential daylighting of Thornton Creek's headwaters, which now flow through a culvert beneath
An Interview with Striker Max Baldonado
24-May-1999
By Karin Dahl, Whitney Higgins, Elisha Maid
To what extent would you go to make your voice heard? For Max Baldonado, a musician who plays flute, clarinet and saxophone for the Civic Light Opera (CLO), the answer is clear. Baldonado has been standing outside the theater holding a picket sign and won
Shift From Local to Corporate Ownership of Local Grocery Stuns Placid Wedgwood
20-May-1999
Hundreds of Wedgwood, View Ridge, Windermere and Laurelhurst neighbors gathered in the Matthew's Red Apple parking lot Saturday morning, May 15, to protest QFC's intention to take over the store at 8400 35th Avenue NE on June 15.
Pageler's Letter Just Placating Rhetoric
07-May-1999
Nice try, Margaret, but after reading through your well-intentioned rhetoric, you are still only telling us what the city arborist has told you to say to placate us tree-huggers.
Chemically Sensitive Writer Creates A Green Consulting Business
25-Feb-1999
Patty-Lynne Herlevi, a chemically sensitive writer and musician, found herself unable to work outside of the home so she recently started Crow Mix Media Service, a home-based media consulting business which specializes in promotion for green businesses.
Asian Industrial Pollution Comes To The Northwest: How Free Is 'Free Trade?'
13-Jan-1999
By Folke Nyberg
Indications are now that industrial pollution is returning home as airborne pollutants and has a strong potential for contaminating some of the Northwest's most pristine environments.
Community Leaders Back Workers In Hospital Strike
03-Nov-1998
West Seattle Psychiatric Hospital Strike is now in its tenth week.
Jesse Jackson Addresses Seattle Labor, pro-Affirmative Action Rally
05-Sep-1998
Speaks in support of Boeing labor action and against WA initiative 200, which would reduce protections for minority workers.
Housing Conditions Worsen For State's Farm Workers
29-Aug-1998
Thousands live in makeshift tents as housing shortage continues.
Notes from the Garden
15-Jul-1998
First offering by the new Seattle Press gardening columnist, Madeleine Wilde.
Essential Foods Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
15-Jul-1998
Ten years in business for health sandwich creator.
Putting Pest Problems in Proper Perspective
06-Jul-1998
By Roger Faris
Think carefully before you dispose of that pesky animal neighbor.
Hot Market Cools a Bit
06-Jul-1998
Prices, rates unlikely to drop; current market favors buyers AND sellers.
Vote 'Yes' for New Libraries, but Look Out for Spoilers
01-Jul-1998
Opposition to Fall bond issue masks spiteful response to unrelated downtown development issues.
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