Last June, seven chimpanzees that were discarded from the entertainment industry or used for biomedical research were released after years of abuse and moved into the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum. The sanctuary is one of only nine refuges in the country that cares for and provides shelter for rescued or abandoned chimpanzees. On Friday, October 2, the organization is holding its
September 28, 2009
Freshmen at Seattle Pacific University began their first day of college by serving several communities around Seattle. Nearly 800 students and teachers participated in SPU’s annual CityQuest on Saturday. The event, which is “strongly recommended” for incoming freshmen, began nearly 20 years ago as a way to help students discover the city, as well as introduce community involvement
September 27, 2009
People driving through Fremont yesterday may have wondered what was going on at the Fremont Bridge. There were people carrying colorful signs dressed in colorful shirts. The bridge was laced with colorful pennant strings. Despite the parading and fanfare, it wasn’t a protest. This was a celebration. “Bridge Talks Back” is the result of artist Kristen
September 25, 2009
The Smithsonian’s Museum Day 2009 is tomorrow, which means it’s a great opportunity to check out what some of our local museums have to offer. All day Saturday, receive FREE general admission to any participating museum location. All you have to do is fill out and download an admission card. Nearby, you can visit the EMP|Science Fiction Museum (325
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