Politics

City Hall

Clark to Russian Consul: Russian Anti-Gay Laws "Take Away Hope"

After strongly defending her decision not to support a nonbinding resolution condemning Russia's anti-gay laws, City Council president Sally Clark writes a letter to the Russian consul that does just that.

10/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Contrarian Wisdom

You're wrong about GMOs and the City Council.

10/21/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Extra Fizz: Murray Up in Another Poll; Support for 522 Declining

New polls show lagging support for GMO labeling and contradictory conclusions in the mayor's race.

10/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: KIRO Poll Shows McGinn Very Much in Race

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring a mayor's race after all.

10/21/2013

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Jolt: AG Ferguson Outs Secret Anti-GMO-Labeling Donors

Washington attorney general Bob Ferguson outs corporate donors to anti-GMO labeling campaign.

10/18/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn, Murray Spar Over Domestic Violence Funding

Mayor Mike McGinn, challenger Ed Murray spar over funding for domestic violence services.

10/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Extra Fizz

Extra Fizz: City Union Endorses McGinn, Dispatches from the Chamber, and More.

Extra Fizz: Dispatches from the Chamber conference and mayoral endorsements.

10/18/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: State AG Forces Anti-GMO-Labeling Campaign to Reveal Donors

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring secret donors and bipartisan votes.

10/18/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about Chris Gregoire, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, and Mike McGinn.

10/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

City Hall

Sawant, Conlin Duke it Out at SCCC

City council incumbent Richard Conlin and his socialist challenger, Kshama Sawant, debate at Seattle Central Community College.

10/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race

Steinbrueck Endorses Murray for Mayor

Murray gets another big endorsement, as Steinbrueck makes it official.

10/17/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: One-Eighth of the Land Mass, but 75 Percent of the GDP

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring votes, quotes, numbers, and awards.

10/17/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

State AG Ferguson Files Complaint Against Grocery Manufacturers in I-522 Campaign

AG picks up pro-GMO labeling group's cause.

10/16/2013 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Council Sends Series of Questions to City Auditor About Towing Bid

Council asks city auditor to investigate decision on towing contract.

10/16/2013 By Josh Feit

Article

Morning Fizz: Guess Who Gave Him Money

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring money, women, and political scandals.

10/16/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Murray Debuts First Election Ad

Murray sticks with gay marriage theme.

10/15/2013 By Josh Feit

Op/Ed

Guest Op/Ed: For Those With Disabilities, Transit Is a Lifeline

Two disability activists argue that transit access isn't a privilege; it's a lifeline.

10/15/2013 By Teresa "Flying Eagle" Baird and Jacob Struiksma