Politics

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Catching Up With Changing Demographics

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the race to be the new state rep from the 43rd and the new Democratic Party chair.

11/27/2013 By Morning Fizz

One Question

One Question for Peter Hahn

One question for outgoing Seattle Department of Transportation director Peter Hahn.

11/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: An Anonymous Opponent

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring vying for Democratic state party chair, scrutinizing tax breaks, and declaring victory.

11/26/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Carlyle Cues Up Fight with Microsoft Over High-Tech Tax Breaks

State Rep. Reuven Carlyle says he wants "a real-deal" conversation about the supposed benefits of a set of high-tech R&D tax breaks.

11/25/2013 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: 43rd District Rep Pedersen Endorses Walkinshaw

State Rep. Jamie Pedersen, headed to replace Ed Murray in the Senate, endorses Brady Walkinshaw to replace him.

11/25/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: New and Alternative Solutions to the Problem

Caffeinated news & gossip featuring non-ideological campaigning and smart re-framing.

11/25/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Jolt: Murray Annouces Firings

Mayor-elect Ed Murray announces five more high-level departures.

11/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The First Casualty

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring departures, arrivals, and taxes.

11/22/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Lawyers, Guns, and Money

Our daily roundup.

11/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

County Leaders Announce "Plan B" if State Transportation Package Falls Through

King County leaders announced a "Plan B" local tax proposal if the state fails to pass a transportation package, and Metro union announces new wage concessions.

11/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: A Whirlwind Two-Week Campaign

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring the race for the 43rd, a tough assignment, the War on Women, and more.

11/21/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Leaf Blowers, GMOs, Density, and More

Our daily roundup.

11/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

New Poll: Tepid Support for Transportation Package, Most Oppose Boeing Union Vote

A new Elway poll shows tepid support for a new transportation package, and that most voters oppose the Boeing Machinists' vote against a contract that would have cut benefits.

11/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Happy to Serve

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring council giving, council questions, mayoral mysteries, and more.

11/20/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Counting, Rallying, and "Seething"

Our daily roundup.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Race to Replace Pedersen Shapes Up

As state Sen. Ed Murray prepares to take over as Seattle mayor, the shuffle in the 43rd legislative district begins.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Afternoon Fizz: Startup Support, a Spat Over a Socialist, and More

Afternoon Fizz update featuring an odd Facebook spat, (unfair?) support for startups, and funding for Northgate pedestrian improvements.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "Fired Up"

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring Democrats, coal trains, and Real Change in Bellevue.

11/19/2013 By Morning Fizz