Politics

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Jolt: Burgess Withdraws from Mayor's Race

After firing his campaign spokesman and failing to file for office, city council member Tim Burgess decides to withdraw from the mayor's race.

05/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

A weird thing we noticed about Tim Burgess' mayoral campaign.

05/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race

Extra Fizz: More Details on Last Night's Mayoral Endorsement in the 46th

North Seattle Democrats go with Murray and Steinbrueck

05/17/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: 46th District Endorses Murray, Steinbrueck

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring: mayor's race endorsements, city council proposals, Olympia rumors, and bikes.

05/17/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Campaign Fizz: Burgess Fires Consultant

Burgess campaign dismisses spokesman Alex Fryer.

05/16/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Obamacare, Crosswalks, Discrimination, and Pot

Our daily roundup.

05/16/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

The Real Takeaway From Yesterday's GiveBIG Campaign

Yesterday's mass fundraiser hinted at the potential superpower of nonprofits.

05/16/2013 By Josh Feit

The C Is for Crank

Cyclists Aren't the Ones "Digging In Their Heels" On Burke-Gilman Trail

Contrary to what the Seattle Times believes, it isn't cyclists who are "digging in their heels" to stop the city from completing the "missing link" of the Burke-Gilman trail.

05/16/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: A Transportation Celebration, a Dinner with Democrats, and a Link from East to West

Today's picks for civic nerds.

05/16/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Data

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring sad news, relevant news, and campaign trail news.

05/16/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Basketball, Buses, Boeing, and More

Our daily roundup.

05/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: McGinn's Human Services Director Bolts, DelBene Schools Holder, and Bad News for Sonics Fans

Mayor Mike McGinn's human services department director resigns; US Rep. Suzan DelBene schools the AG; and bad news for Sonics fans.

05/15/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

PubliCalendar

Publicalendar: Supporting Bicycling, East Link, and Public Restrooms

Today's picks for civic nerds.

05/15/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Lined Up to Make Their Case

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring Metro funding, gimmick funding, and homeless funding.

05/15/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

One (or Two or Three) Question(s) for Sen. Rodney Tom

Majority Leader Tom says he doesn't want to roll back Democratic victories like gay marriage. So why did he endorse a Republican senator who's trying to do just that?

05/14/2013 By Josh Feit