Politics

Morning Fizz

Seattle High School Student Passes Transgender Resolution at Democratic Legislative District Meeting

Nova High School teen pushes state Democratic party to be more inclusive.

05/18/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Jolt

'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Slams Sexist Reaction to SoDo Arena Vote

Samantha Bee introduces Seattle's starting five, the five council women who chose "ports before sports."

05/17/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Internal Emails Show Port Was Uptight About Implications of Scoping Out SoDo Property

Port of Seattle real estate director asks staffer to remove SoDo references from description of project.

05/16/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Transgender Candidate Danni Askini Drops Out of State House Race

Candidate, who could have been Washington state's first transgender state representative, turns focus to fighting bathroom initiative.

05/13/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The Port Irony, the McDermott Race, the SDOT Skeptic, and the New Sound Transit Normal

Barney Frank endorses Walkinshaw, O'Brien to hear from SDOT, and Sound Transit revises spending guidelines.

05/13/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Hansen's Arena Site Appeared on List of Potential New Port Headquarters

Port documents show their SoDo property assessment included Hansen site.

05/12/2016 By Josh Feit

City

Development Plans Across the Street from City Hall Fall Through, Creating Opportunity for DIY City Planners

Longtime vacancy creates opportunity for city.

05/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Licata's Legacy

I had the honor of interviewing Nick Licata last night as he assesses Seattle politics.

05/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Fired Jayapal Organizer Complains of Discrimination

Jayapal organizer let go over Sabbath conflict, Shih tops fundraising, Starbucks responds, and Trump troubles for GOP.

05/11/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

GOP's Trump Divide Explodes on KVI Talk Radio

Vance decision jeered on talk radio, Starbucks workers highlight last-minute scheduling, light rail ridership up during viaduct closure, and the big decision at Cherry Point.

05/10/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Pronto Plans Jeopardized Again

Good news for car sharing, more bad news for bike sharing.

05/09/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Sound Transit Voters Prefer Park and Rides Over Bike and Pedestrian Access

Poll finds strong support for park and rides at light rail expansions.

05/06/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Sound Transit Ridership Spikes During Viaduct Closure

Sound Transit polling and ridership numbers, Jayapal fundraising numbers, and Macri council endorsements.

05/06/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Vance's Political Consultant Is Trump Delegate and Staffer

GOP U.S. senate candidate distanced himself from Trump today, but his main consultant is all in for Trump.

05/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Feminist Celebrity Contribution

Campaign contributions and timely condemnations.

05/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

You Say McDermott, I Say McDermott: Pollsters Claim Joe McDermott's Winning Numbers Aren't Sign of Voter Confusion

According to his pollsters, Joe McDermott's lead increases when voters know he's not Jim McDermott.

05/04/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Formal Complaints, Angry Emails, and Novel Ideas

The Democrats file a campaign complaint against GOP gubernatorial candidate, sexist email jars city hall, and lidding I-5.

05/04/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

In Dramatic Vote, Council Rejects SoDo Sonics Deal

Maritime interests win out over new sports arena in 5-4 vote.

05/03/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Bikes Versus Cars: Parking Double Standard at Light Rail Stations

Paying for bike parking at light rail and voting for an NBA stadium?

05/02/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

My Guerrilla Shared Parking Pilot Project

Let's take (shared) parking into our own hands.

04/29/2016 By Josh Feit

Seattle Met

Politics

Seattle High School Student Passes Transgender Resolution at Democratic Legislative District Meeting

'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Slams Sexist Reaction to SoDo Arena Vote

Internal Emails Show Port Was Uptight About Implications of Scoping Out SoDo Property

Transgender Candidate Danni Askini Drops Out of State House Race

The Port Irony, the McDermott Race, the SDOT Skeptic, and the New Sound Transit Normal

Hansen's Arena Site Appeared on List of Potential New Port Headquarters

Development Plans Across the Street from City Hall Fall Through, Creating Opportunity for DIY City Planners

Licata's Legacy

Fired Jayapal Organizer Complains of Discrimination

GOP's Trump Divide Explodes on KVI Talk Radio

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