Sad news ...

Quoted: One of the oldest orcas in Puget Sound pods is missing and presumed dead.
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Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research at Friday Harbor says a whale known as K-7 or Lummi has not been seen since the K pod returned in June. As the oldest female it was the leader of the 20 whales in the group.

(For Matt to share with Taryn ...)

Quoted: Four Bellevue high schools have made Newsweek magazine's Top 100 High Schools list for 2008.

International School ranked number 10, Newport High School came in at 31, Interlake ranked 45 and Bellevue High School was number 62. All of the high schools have been on the list in previous years.

My money would be better spent on a bet that this theater won't last long at Redmond Town Center ...

Quoted: Would you pay $35 for a movie ticket, plus extra for popcorn?

What if it guaranteed no one could kick your seat?

An Australian theater chain opening in Redmond this fall is betting affluent audiences will pay three times the typical ticket price for plush, reclining seats equipped with call buttons for service, allowing them to order gourmet food, wine and cocktails from the theater's restaurant.

Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas will open at Redmond Town Center in October, replacing the AMC theater that closed earlier this year. ...

Exclusivity is key. Each of the eight auditoriums will have wide screens but no more than 40 seats arranged in pairs with ample legroom. The theater's restaurant and lounge will be open only to moviegoers. An online booking service will enable people to choose their seats; valets will park their cars.

The theater will offer some matinees, Burke said, with admission discounted to $20 or $25.

Seattle is on the list for greatest number of parks per square mile.

Quoted: A look at the best walking cities in all 50 states.