The City that Should Have Been

Known as the "City of Dreams," Port Townsend was known for its safe harbor and great location. It was supposed to be the largest city on the West coast. But that was over two hundred years ago. The reality of modern day Port Townsend is far from the glory they expected.

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What could be Scarier than the Current State of our Economy? An Avian Flu Pandemic

It's not a matter of "if" but "when." The lay offs and the stock market are scary right now but the millions of people that are expected to die in the future is a scary thought that will linger for years to come.

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What's hiding under all that TARP?

Since October of last year, 473 banks have been handed a large sum of taxpayer dollars in order to help keep them afloat. From the big banks to the little un-heard banks across the country, everyone is getting a little piece of the stimulus pie. This, we know.

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Via Ready Brew, Starbucks coffee in an Instant

Today is "Via Vednesday," the first Wednesday after Starbucks released their newest promotion: starbucks coffee in an instant.

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Starbucks buys a Jet, but leaves baristas struggling

Amidst hundreds of closing stores and decreased labor hours, Starbucks Coffee Company bought a jet. The new jet, a Gulfstream 550, was ordered three years ago, according to the spokeswoman Deb Trevino.

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Travis the Chimp and our Ultimate Reality; Students Don't Care about Animals

Travis the chimp has been in the spotlight for years. Whether it was in Old Navy or Coca Cola commercials, Travis has been a friendly face on TV for many. What we didn't know was that Travis was going to be getting much more media attention.

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Keeping it Local

Tucked between two main streets in Ballard, high colorful flags indicate where to go, and what they are about.

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Going back to school to get a job - Jan. 27, 2009

Feces-throwing monkey on the loose in Tampa Bay

Wildlife officials said a rhesus monkey known to throw feces when mad is on the loose in Tampa Bay. Authorities have been trying to capture the primate since Tuesday afternoon, but it managed to evade a bucket truck and tranquilizer dart.

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