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For some homeowners, a house is a canvas
Friday, May 24, 2013 5:00 pm
SEATTLE — It's hard to miss the enormous 20-foot-wide American flag on the side of Richard Ormbrek's home. Comprised of around 180 tiles painted with scenes of Americana against a background of red and white stripes, the flag pops from the orange cedar shingles with traffic-stopping audacity.
Homes-Unusual Houses
This April, 2013 photo shows a detail of a 20-foot-wide American flag on the side of Richard Ormbrek's home in Seattle. The flag is made up of around 180 individual hand-painted tiles depicting scenes of Americana. Ormbrek periodically rotates the tiles and replaces some with thematic scenes for various holidays. (AP Photo/Cedar Burnett)
Homes-Unusual Houses
In this photo taken April, 2013, resident Richard Ormbrek stands next to his house, which has been decorated with a 20-foot wide American flag made up of 180 individually-painted tiles, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Cedar Burnett)
Homes-Unusual Houses
This April 2013 photo shows resident Richard Ormbrek standing beneath the doorway of his house, which was once known as "The Totem House" among local residents, for the enormous Tlingit Haida painting on the side of the home in Seattle. The totem archway is the last remaining vestige of the totem artwork. (AP Photo/Cedar Burnett)
Homes-Unusual Houses
This April, 2013 photo shows Richard Ormbrek's house, decorated with a 20-foot wide American flag made up of 180 individually-painted tiles, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Cedar Burnett)
Dogs give comfort - and controversy - in court
Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:00 pm
LOS ANGELES — The twins were 7, shy and scared. Talking was tough and describing what happened nearly impossible.
Found fruit: Online map is gateway to edibles
Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:00 am
BOULDER, Colo. — Ethan Welty is thinking ahead to harvest time as he cycles through tidy Boulder streets pointing out apple, plum and mulberry trees on public and private land.
Celeste Walsen, Ellen O'Neill-Stephens
In this photo taken Friday, May 3, 2013, courthouse dog Molly B, center, sits with Celeste Walsen, left, and Ellen O'Neill-Stephens, in Seattle. As canine companions in courthouses, dogs have helped thousands of victims and witnesses, but some challenges are working their way through the courts, driven by attorneys who claim the dogs are distractions or sympathy magnets. So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jeeter
This undated photo provided by Celeste Walsen shows Jeeter, who became the first professionally trained dog to help a child testify in Seattle in a molestation case. Dogs have helped thousands of victims and witnesses since, but some challenges are working their way through the courts, driven by attorneys who claim the dogs are distractions or sympathy magnets. So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs. (AP Photo/Celest Walsen)
Courthouse Dogs
In this photo taken Friday, May 3, 2013, courthouse dog Molly B rolls around on her back as she seeks attention in the city attorney's office during a presentation there about the use of dogs in courts in Seattle. As canine companions in courthouses, dogs have helped thousands of victims and witnesses, but some challenges are working their way through the courts, driven by attorneys who claim the dogs are distractions or sympathy magnets. So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Paige Gates
In this photo taken Friday, May 3, 2013, Paige Gates, a domestic violence victim advocate for the city attorney's office, eyes courthouse dog Molly B during a presentation there about the use of dogs in courts in Seattle. As canine companions in courthouses, dogs have helped thousands of victims and witnesses, but some challenges are working their way through the courts, driven by attorneys who claim the dogs are distractions or sympathy magnets. So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Courthouse Dogs
In this photo taken Sunday, April 28, 2013, Kelly Dempsey, center, sits with daughters Jordan, left, and Erin Barker, both 17, and their dog Alou, 9, at their home in Bothell, Wash. In Seattle 10 years ago, a dog named Jeeter became the first professionally trained dog to help a child testify, assisting the twins as they were getting ready to testify against the father they said molested them. Dogs have helped thousands of victims and witnesses since, but some challenges are working their way through the courts, driven by attorneys who claim the dogs are distractions or sympathy magnets. So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Courthouse Dogs
In this photo taken Sunday, April 28, 2013, Kelly Dempsey, center sits with daughters Jordan, left, and Erin Barker, both 17, and their dog Alou, 9, at their home in Bothell, Wash. In Seattle 10 years ago, a dog named Jeeter became the first professionally trained dog to help a child testify, assisting the twins as they were getting ready to testify against the father they said molested them. Dogs have helped thousands of victims and witnesses since, but some challenges are working their way through the courts, driven by attorneys who claim the dogs are distractions or sympathy magnets. So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Man shot in Chandler after opening fire on police
Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:17 am
Police say a man was shot in an officer-involved shooting in Chandler Wednesday night.
Brownie Points: Player behavior becomes topic of concern for Cardinals
Sunday, May 5, 2013 7:45 am
The Arizona Cardinals didn’t need this.
Growing crowd of celebrity wines take spotlight
Sunday, May 5, 2013 6:00 am
Fancy having Brangelina, Drew Barrymore and Dan Aykroyd over for dinner? No problem, they'll even bring the wine.
Hunting, NYC style: Owners set dogs on alley rats
Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:00 pm
NEW YORK — Bodies tensed and noses twitching, the dogs sniff the hunting ground before them: a lower Manhattan alley, grimy, dim and perfect for rats. With a terse command — "Now!" — the chase is on.
Gardening-Window Boxes
This February 19, 2013 photo shows primroses and daffodils sprucing up a simple window box on an outbuilding display at a recent Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. Window boxes make practical raised bed gardens -- easy to reach from inside or out. It only takes a few shallow-rooted plants to provide window dressing for even the most rustic buildings. (AP Photo/Dean Fosdick)
Cubs last Spring Training game at Hohokam Stadium
Baseball fan Ron Mox, of Seattle, looks on as the Mariners play the Cubs, Thursday, March 28, 2013 during the Cubs last Spring Training game at Hohokam Stadium. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]
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This 2000 photo shows the Lighthouse at southern end, Cattle Point, on San Juan Island monument off Washington state's northwest coast. President Barack Obama is designating five new national monuments, including San Juan Island, using executive authority to protect historic or ecologically significant sites. The San Juan Islands includes roughly 1,000 acres of public land already managed by the BLM. Supporters say the designation will protect important cultural and historical areas and safeguard natural areas used for recreation and other purposes. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Ellen M. Banner) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; SEATTLEPI.COM OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Internet cat stars scratch the surface for fame
Sunday, February 10, 2013 4:00 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — They frolic in empty boxes and stick their heads under faucet streams of water. They dance on tippy toes and fly through the air with Pop-Tarts. They play piano wearing little frocks and get tickled to distraction to the delight of millions on YouTube.
Brownie Points: ASU hoops
Friday, February 8, 2013 2:51 pm
I know the non-conference schedule is a virtual “Who’s That?” of college basketball.
E.V. athletes signing Letters of Intent
Monday, February 4, 2013 4:10 pm
Here are the local athletes expected to sign Letters of Intent with colleges beginning Wednesday. For additions, email varsity@evtrib.com and include the athlete's name, high school, sport and college of choice.
Scripps Celebrity Super Bowl Poll: Big names pick big game winner
Sunday, February 3, 2013 3:30 am
Since 1986, the Scripps Celebrity Super Bowl Poll has been asking big names in entertainment, news, sports and pop culture to predict the outcome of the big game. This year, more than 115 celebrities picked between the San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the Baltimore Ravens, featuring linebacker Ray Lewis.
J.A. Jance to appear at Mesa Library
Saturday, February 2, 2013 6:45 am
New York Times bestselling author, J.A. Jance, will be at Mesa’s Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday. Jance will be hosting a book signing to promote her latest mystery novel “Deadly Stakes.”
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Scarp: This Memorial Day, thoughts on freedom for friends and family
By Mark Scarp, contributing columnist
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Warren: Owners of energy-efficient homes less likely to default on mortgages
Guest Commentary by Andy Warren, Maracay Homes
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Carroll: Next generation learning brings lecture-free approach to college classrooms
Guest Commentary by Michael Carroll
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Kerpen: Government can't be trusted with our health
Guest commentary by Phil Kerpen
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Lessons to be learned from Art Wagner?
By Mark Heller, Tribune
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