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Capitol Newsmaker, Week 1: Sen. Steve Litzow

Every Week of the 2013 Legislative Session, Niki Reading picks the lawmaker who's at the center of the action.

01/18/2013 By Niki Reading

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Inslee on Taxes, Guns, and the Coal Train

Caffeinated News & Gossip

01/18/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about Vancouver, the mayor's race, Gov. Inslee's first press conference, and Rob McKenna.

01/17/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Three Houses on 12,000 Square Feet is Not a "Travesty"

Why the outrage over a proposal to add two houses to a 12,000-square-foot single-family lot is misguided.

01/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning FIzz

Morning Fizz: Overheard at the (Drunk) Governor's Ball

Caffeinated News & Drunk Gossip

01/17/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Harrell's Candidacy Further Diminishes McGinn's Chances

A former McGinn supporter argues that Bruce Harrell's entry into the mayor's race further diminishes the mayor's already dwindling chance for reelection.

01/16/2013 By Yusuf Cabdi

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed in Olympia and at City Hall.

01/16/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Inslee Gives Campaign-Style Speech at Inauguration

New Governor Jay Inslee, who was sworn in today, talks in big themes, not specifics.

01/16/2013 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: The Reproductive Parity Act and the Weekly

The day's winners and losers.

01/16/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

This Washington

Gregoire to D.C.?

Gregoire talks to the press one last time.

01/16/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: One Specific That Was Missing

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring speeches, surveys, and friendships.

01/16/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afteroon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: Burgess Says SPD Chief Diaz Should Go

The day's winners and losers.

01/15/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

A Cola Q&A with the Latest Mayoral Contender, Bruce Harrell

City Council member Bruce Harrell, jumping into the mayor's race today, says incumbent McGinn "doesn't have a clue."

01/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

This Washington

Gov. Gregoire Delivers Farewell Address

Gregoire recaps achievements during historic recession.

01/15/2013 By Josh Feit

2013 Election

Bruce Harrell Is Running for Mayor

City Council member Bruce Harrell joins the increasingly crowded race for mayor.

01/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Report: Seattle's Bridges in Disrepair, With No Solution in Sight

A new report suggests that the maintenance backlog on Seattle's roads and bridges may be close to $2 billion.

01/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Angry Special Interests

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: fundraising, discriminating, apologizing, and conspiracy theories.

01/15/2013 By Josh Feit