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Today marks the end of a TV era--the John Curley era. As host of KING 5's Evening Magazine, Curley's perennially perky attitude has hypnotized viewers nightly for the past 14 years. With a prime 7 p.m. time slot, many tuned in to hear Curley's witty interviews and take on the Northwest's quirkiest stories. In the ratings war, he always gave Pat Sajak and his Wheel of Fortune a beatdown for the time slot's top show. With budgets tight among the media business, it's no shock to see Curley signing off--even with great ratings. Curley plans to use his unemployment TV charm wisely, to run for Sammamish City Council, taking a page out of ex-KING 5er Jim Compton's book. We spoke with the folks at KING 5, and they won't have a permanent replacement for Curley (of course, how could you?). Instead other familiar talent (or even an ensemble team) will step in over the next few weeks.

On Friday the City Council capped off a busy week by appointing Sally Clark as Jim Compton's replacement.

Lost in the excitement over the Seattle City Council's big week was the Seahawks first trip to the Super Bowl. However, it's not like you can blame Seattleites for ignoring this triumph of footballity, not only have the candidates for Jim Compton's vacated seat been whittled down from twelve to six, but the race for council president took a surprising turn yesterday when Richard Conlin withdrew his name and Nick Licata was declared the winner.

Sorry whitey, your days of running the city are over. The Seattle City Council has narrowed the list of contenders to replace retiring Jim Compton from 98 to 14, and there ain't a cracker among them.

Don't wait until the last possible day to apply for the soon-to-be vacant seat on the City Council. Applications are due on Friday, but you know it's going to be crazy, so get yours in now.

The man who brought the Space Needle to Seattle is resigning his position as City Councilman. Jim Compton, who was elected to the City Council in 1999 because he used to be on the TV, is stepping down to teach in Egypt and Romania. Or maybe after a heartwarming montage, it will be his students who teach him---how to love again.

Celebrities, they are good looking, rich, and if you believe what you read in US Weekly, are just like us (they check their mail). More and more, however, celebrities are also making our laws. Why vote for Stuffed Shirt McPolicy when you can vote for karate-chopping superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger? People like voting for faces they recognize; our own city council has former Seattle Times columnist Jean Godden and former TV reporter Jim Compton.