Politics

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Mayoral Candidates Talk Education, Race, and Gentrification at Juneteenth Forum

At a Juneteenth forum, the candidates for mayor talk education, race, and gentrification.

06/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for U.S. Rep. David McKinley (R-W. VA)

It's not just Washington state Republicans who don't like Seattle.

06/20/2013 By Shirley Qiu

One Question

One Question for Peter Steinbrueck: What Was He Thinking?

Mayoral Candidate Peter Steinbreuck stirred up controversy earlier this week by adopting a stereotyped 19th Century black dialect during a library reading.

06/20/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: A Safety Forum, the Fremont Fair Kick-Off, and a Feminist Film

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/20/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: If Elected Mayor, I Will...

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring uncomfortable requests for money and endorsements.

06/20/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: Workers' Comp Reform Reality Check

The day's winners and losers.

06/19/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Pop, Parks, and Mayoral Picks

Our daily roundup.

06/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Outtakes from Yesterday's Revenue Forecast

Seattle continues to prop up Washington's economic outlook.

06/19/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: A Fair Kick-Off, a Feminist Film, and Pressuring Your Senators

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/19/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Opinion

Not All Businesses Oppose New Ex-Felon Job Law

Bar and restaurant owner David Meinert says he supports the recent law barring employers from asking about an applicant's criminal history before considering them for a job.

06/19/2013 By David Meinert

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Sticking Point in a Final Budget Deal

Caffeinated News & Gossip

06/19/2013 By Morning Fizz

PubliCola Adds Life

Mayoral Books and Movies

We're hosting a political film series at the Northwest Film Forum starring the mayoral candidates.

06/18/2013 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Paving Paradise, Replacing Trolleys, and More

Our daily roundup.

06/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Feminist Films, Climate Change, and Cycling Inspiration

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/18/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

One Question

One Question for Progressives

Should the Democrats take the money and run?

06/18/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Positive Revenue Forecast Boosts Optimism About Budget Deal

$121 million in extra revenue could bridge Democratic-Republican budget divide.

06/18/2013 By Josh Feit

That Washington

Feds Say No Regional Review of Coal Trains; McGinn Testifies

As environmental advocates, including Mayor Mike McGinn, head to D.C. to ask for environmental review of coal trains, the Army Corps of Engineers indicates they won't look at regional or international impacts.

06/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett