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Alleged cop killer called 'terrorist'Seattle police: Suspect in slaying of officer is 'lone domestic terrorist' Officer Brit Sweeney, who was gunned down on October 31, was laid to rest Friday in Seattle, Washington. Suspect identified as Christopher Monfort, who was... In this article: E mail, Seattle, Washington, U.S., Halloween, Datsun, and CNN |
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New Scientist - Latest Headlines | 1 day ago
'Space elevator' wins $900,000 NASA prize
23:37 06 November 2009 by David Shiga For similar stories, visit the Robots and Spaceflight Topic Guides A laser-powered robotic climber has won $900,000 in a competition designed to spur technology for a future elevator to space.
In this article: NASA, University of Saskatchewan, Mojave, California, Edwards Air Force Base, and Canada
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San Jose Mercury News | 1 day ago
Alice
Alice Priscilla "Dolli" Nordyke Dolli Nordyke, 75, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2009. Her family was by her side as she died after a sixteen-year battle with cancer. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009,...
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San Diego Union-Tribune | 1 day ago
Washington's Locker will start at UCLA
Washington's Locker will start at UCLA Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. SEATTLE Washington quarterback Jake Locker will start Saturday when the Huskies try to break their 10-game road losing streak at UCLA, despite a deep thigh...
In this article: Jake Locker, Steve Sarkisian, UCLA, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Huskies, Washington, Misdemeanor, Pac-10, and Arizona State
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Sportingnews | 2 days ago
Washington's Locker will start at UCLA
SEATTLE -- Washington quarterback Jake Locker will start Saturday when the Huskies try to break their 10-game road losing streak at UCLA, despite a deep thigh bruise that limited him the last two weeks. After having his activity held back...
In this article: Jake Locker, Steve Sarkisian, UCLA, Washington, Huskies, Washington, Oregon, Pac-10, Arizona State, and Stanford
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LA Daily News | 2 days ago
Abreu agrees to 2-year deal with Angels
SEATTLE - MAY 21: Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners on May 21, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) ANAHEIM - Outfielder Bobby Abreu...
In this article: Bobby Abreu, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles
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Arizona Daily Star | 2 days ago
Hokies end losing skid at 2, down E. Carolina
Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor dives in at the end of a 13-yard run for the game's only touchdown in the Hokies' win at East Carolina. Hokies end losing skid at 2, down E. Carolina GREENVILLE, N.C. - Freshman Ryan Williams ran...
In this article: Hokies, Dez Bryant, Jake Locker, Buckeyes, Terrelle Pryor, Steve Sarkisian, NCAA, Virginia Tech, and Tyrod Taylor
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New York Post | 2 days ago
Brooklyn Bridge Park picks up national honor
Last Updated: 5:30 PM, November 5, 2009 Posted: 5:30 PM, November 5, 2009 A national organization recently bestowed Brooklyn Bridge Park with an award for their Comprehensive Waterfront Plans. The Washington, DC-based non-profit...
In this article: Dog, Manhattan Bridge, and Washington, DC
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CNN | 5 days ago
Ailing Elton John cancels concerts
Flu forces Elton John to cancel concerts Singer Elton John was forced to postpone his gigs in the United States due to illness. Elton John was treated in a London hospital for an e-coli bacterial infection The musician is "absolutely...
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Seattle mayor vows arrest in cop killing
Seattle authorities vow arrests in police officer's slaying Officers investigate Saturday night's fatal shooting of Seattle police Officer Timothy Brenton. Police officer killed, student officer wounded in shooting Saturday
In this article: Greg Nickels, U.S., and CNN
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Blogcritics | October 26, 2009
Concert Review: Yo La Tengo - Showbox SODO, Seattle, Washington
"A sinister cabal of superior writers." Concert Review: Yo La Tengo - Showbox SODO, Seattle, Washington Author: E. Magnuson - Published: Oct 26, 2009 at 4:57 am 0 comments Yo La Tengo is that rare band that's still touring today with...
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Seattle (pronounced: /En-us-Seattle.ogg/, ) is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Situated in the western part of Washington State on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an arm of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about south of the Canada – United States border, it is named after Chief Sealth, of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. The encompassing Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan statistical area is the 15th largest in the United States, and the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The major economic, cultural and educational center in the region, Seattle is the county seat of King County. As of April 1, 2009, the city had a municipal population of 602,000, making it the twenty-fifth most populous city in the U.S. and a metropolitan area population of 3,344,813.
The Seattle area has been inhabited for at least 4,000 years, but European settlement began only in the mid-19th century. The first permanent European settlers—Arthur A. Denny and those subsequently known as the Denny Party—arrived November 13, 1851. Early settlements in the area were called "New York-Alki" ("Alki" meaning "by and by" in the local Chinook Jargon) and "Duwamps". In 1853, Doc Maynard suggested that the main settlement be renamed "Seattle", an anglicized rendition of the name of Sealth, the chief of the two local tribes. From 1869 until 1882, Seattle was known as the "Queen City". Seattle's current official nickname is the "Emerald City", the result of a contest held in the early 1980s; the reference is to the lush evergreen forests of the area. Seattle is also referred to informally as the "Gateway to Alaska", "Rain City", and "Jet City", the last from the local influence of Boeing. Seattle residents are known as Seattleites.
- Name:
- City of Seattle
- Also Known As:
- The Emerald City, Seatown, Rain City, Jet City, Gateway to Alaska, Gateway to The Pacific
- Type:
- City
- Government type:
- Mayor–council
- Founding Date:
- December 02, 1869
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 142.5
- Total Area (km):
- 369.2
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 83.87
- Land Area (km):
- 217.2
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 58.67
- Water Area (km):
- 152|.0
- Metro Area (km):
- 21,202
- Elevation (ft):
- 0–520
- Elevation (m):
- 0–158
- Urban Population:
- 2,712,205
- Time Zone:
- PST
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