Politics

Morning Fizz

Election Results in Bellevue and Yakima, Appointments in DC

There was a new district system in Yakima too, and it made history.

11/10/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Races Remain Tight: Herbold Down by Just 95 Votes in West Seattle, Morales Down by 401 Votes in Southeast Seattle

With a "blend" of new ballots and earlier ones, latest count slightly reverses comeback trend in tight races.

11/09/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

#AllMalePanel Campaign Protests Sexism in Local Politics Coverage

Feminist meme challenges old boys' club and late ballots challenge status quo.

11/09/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Night Update: Morales, Herbold Continue to Make Gains

Morales trails Harrell by just 378 votes and Herbold down by only 104 in latest count.

11/06/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Major Upset Brewing in Southeast Seattle as Morales Pushes Incumbent Harrell to Brink in City Council Race

Challenger Tammy Morales takes 56 percent of latest vote count; Herbold gains in West Seattle.

11/06/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

She Won, but the Sawant Show May Be in for a Tough Second Season

Sawant won reelection, but not the election.

11/05/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

More Election Stats and News

Urbanists really win, Herbold still in the running, and SDOT transit division director out.

11/05/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Seattle Voters Give Green Light to Transportation Levy

A game changing night in Seattle as cranky voters fail to materialize.

11/04/2015 By Josh Feit

City

Has Capitol Hill Lost Its Gay Soul?

The LGBTQ community seems more visible, more vulnerable as Capitol Hill takes center stage.

11/03/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Heading into Election Night, Voters Are "in a Mood"

Homeless spending and contradictory messages in store tonight?

11/03/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Soul Train

Capitol Hill is still hopping, voter turnout is slacking, McGinn holds Sawant fundraiser, and candidates call for divestment.

11/02/2015 By Josh Feit

City Hall

PubliCola's 2015 Seattle City Council Candidate Endorsements

Our picks for the November 3 city council election.

10/30/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Triad CEO Says Mayor Doesn't Get It

Last minute campaign calls, funding, and complaints.

10/30/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Transit Advocates Decry Large Property Owner for Single-Handedly Trying to Defeat Transportation Levy

Levy supporters denounce $325,000 contribution from conservative North Seattle property owner.

10/29/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

New Department of Labor Guidelines Help Make Case for City Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Self-funding candidates, retirement funds, and settling lawsuits.

10/29/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

North Seattle Property Owner Bankrolls Campaign to Defeat Transportation Levy

The latest fundraising numbers in this year's local elections are in.

10/28/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Fight on This Capitol Hill, Fight on That Capitol Hill, and Kumbaya at City Hall Between Sawant and Meinert

A report on the street closure, a mockery on Benghazi, and a plan for small businesses.

10/27/2015 By Josh Feit

City Hall

This Year's District Elections Are Not About Districts, They're About...

Never mind the chimeric district revolution, Sawant's revolution is on the line.

10/26/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

A Followup Question for Kshama Sawant

Sawant supports 23rd Avenue redesign in Central District, Murray supports Juarez.

10/26/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Polling Shows Strong Support for Transportation Levy

Polling from early September looks good for transportation levy, contributing looks limp for districts, and things look stressed for Bertha.

10/23/2015 By Josh Feit