Politics

This Washington

Poll: WA Voters Think $15 Minimum Will Hurt Economy

A new poll shows that statewide voters think a $15 state minimum wage would be more likely to hurt than help the economy. But the results may have something to do with the wording of the question.

07/17/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Holcomb vs. Sawant

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the union vs. the union, Holcomb vs. Sawant, and a slow-growther fast-growther love fest.

07/17/2014 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Holcomb, Coal Trains, a Stranger Endorsement, and Tip Credit

Our daily roundup.

07/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Harrell's Committee Debates Municipal ID

Why do I need ID to get ID? If I had ID, I wouldn't need ID.

07/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

That Washington

GOP Filibusters US Sen. Murray's Hobby Lobby Bill

Republicans block Sen. Patty Murray's "Not My Boss' Business Act."

07/16/2014 By Josh Feit

City Hall

Blanchet Neighbors Demand Appeal of Ruling Allowing Stadium Lights

Neighbors of Bishop Blanchet High School in North Seattle demand that the city appeal a federal ruling allowing the school to add stadium lights to its athletic field.

07/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Poll: Most Not Thrilled with Inslee

Elway has new and familiar numbers on Inslee's job approval ratings.

07/16/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Not Part of Its World View

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED. Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: Books, cats, buses, trees, donations, polls, and amendments.

07/16/2014 By Morning Fizz

City

$15 Repeal Falling Short...So Far

Fifteen dollars supporters say "it's over," but KC Elections say there are still more ballots to count.

07/15/2014 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Cars, Kitties, and Commute Costs

Our daily roundup.

07/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2014

League of Women Voters Targeted (Literally) for Supporting I-594

Anonymous apparent gun supporter leaves a shot-up target outside the League of Women Voters' Capitol Hill office, after the group supports gun-control measure.

07/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Murray Names New Immigrant and Refugee Office Director

Mayor Ed Murray appoints the HRC's Cuc Vu to head the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs; at a press conference, Vu sounds skeptical of municipal ID proposal.

07/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Tuesday Jolt: Chopp Gets Big Union Endorsement

The day's winners and losers.

07/15/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

Election 2014

New Elway Poll: Voters Support Gun Background Checks, Still Confused by Dueling Measures

A new poll shows voters support background checks, but are confused by two gun-related ballot measures with similar titles and descriptions.

07/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: A Tax Preference Logic Chain

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the Boeing tax break, your city ID card, and a Democratic gambit.

07/15/2014 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

City Council Legalizes Ridesharing

The city council passes legislation legalizing ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, while rejecting a proposal to increase insurance requirements.

07/14/2014 By Erica C. Barnett