City Hall

Mayor Murray's Former Press Secretary Claims Discrimination

Mayor Ed Murray responds to a discrimination claim by his former press secretary.

10/14/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Karma's a Bitch

Our daily roundup.

10/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: SDOT's Detours, 2nd Ave.'s Problem, and Bellevue's Rental Market

Our daily roundup.

10/09/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Metro Head Kevin Desmond

One question about Metro's financial status for Metro GM Kevin Desmond.

10/09/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Metro Decision Edition

Our daily roundup.

10/07/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Passes aPodment Rules

After nearly two years of debate, the city council unanimously passes new regulations on microhousing, aka aPodments.

10/06/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: SHA's Rent Hike

The day's winners and losers.

10/06/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Late-Afternoon Dislike: Times' Naive Dismissal of Dems' Hobby Lobby Proposal

The Seattle Times says women shouldn't get distracted by issues like birth control access and toss out "moderate" Republicans.

10/03/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is For Crank

Eight "Awesome" Ideas for Metro Improvements, and One Lousy One

The C Is for Crank has a quibble with Seattle Transit Blog's suggested Metro "improvements."

10/02/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Southeast Seattle, Welcome to 2015

Candidates for the local and state 2014/2015 elections meet their would-be constituents in the Rainier Valley.

10/02/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Walking, Biking, Riding, and Funding

Our daily roundup.

10/01/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is For Crank

Times Columnist Still Yearning for the Perfect Metro Tax

The Seattle Times' Danny Westneat continues to argue against a tax for Metro service—this time, by making the perfect the enemy of the good.

10/01/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Feature

Meet Kathleen O'Toole, Seattle's New Crime Fighter

Can the new chief save the Seattle Police Department from itself?

10/01/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Urban Solutions, Racial Politics, Unaffordable Housing, and More

Our daily roundup.

09/30/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Fizz

Extra Fizz Pt. 2: Protesting, Meeting, Greeting, and Raging

Extra Fizz featuring the Seattle Housing Authority, Seattle Public Schools, and a Seattle institution.

09/30/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

"Disruptive" Commenter Zimerman Still Barred From Council Chambers

"Disruptive" public commenter given to comparing council members to Hitler and Stalin remains barred from council chambers.

09/29/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Buses, the Streetcar, and the Gender Gap

Our daily roundup.

09/26/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

The C Is For Crank Likes and Dislikes

The C Is For Crank piles on with her own Likes and Dislikes.

09/26/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Sawant's Flat Rate Proposal Falls Flat

A proposal that would have the city consider moving toward a single rate for all electric customers fell flat in a council committee today.

09/24/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Committee Ends Neighborhood Veto on Internet Utility Boxes

In a win for broadband providers, a council committee voted today to end a rule allowing residents to effectively veto new utility boxes on city-owned planting strips.

09/23/2014 By Erica C. Barnett