News & City Life

Morning Fizz

Social Justice, Environmental, and Labor Coalition Signs Voters' Guide Statement Against Carbon Tax Initiative

The housing crisis, the environmental crisis, and the homelessness crisis.

08/23/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Herbold Looking at New Business Tax Recommendation

Trumpism in Seattle? And city hall looking at new taxes on businesses?

08/22/2016 By Josh Feit

Questions Answered

Gene Armstrong Dispels Myths About Furries

People dismiss them as sex fetishists, but furry fandom is a diverse, worldwide phenomenon.

08/22/2016 By Jessica Voelker

Charitable Misgivings

If Someone in Need Steals From a Goodwill Donation Box, Is It Really Stealing?

And what right do I have to be upset?

08/22/2016 By Brian Miller

Duck and Cover

Will We Ever Tolerate the Ducks Again?

It's been a year since the fatal Aurora Bridge crash. Is there hope for Seattle’s iconic tourist ride to ever rise again?

08/22/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Books & Talks

Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Coming to Ruin Your Favorite Movies

When he isn’t busy heading the Hayden Planetarium or hosting StarTalk and Cosmos, Neil deGrasse Tyson transforms into his diabolical alter ego—Hollywood’s Wet Blanket.

08/22/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Morning Fizz

Demolition Data Disputes Liberal Narrative

Transit-oriented development, lacking development, biking development, and myths about development.

08/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Candidates Spar Over Environment and Minimum Wage at First Gubernatorial Debate

Bryant uses standard Rossi line against Inslee.

08/18/2016 By Josh Feit

Back Fence

Taking the “I” Out of Identity, One Stitch Fix Box at a Time

Can personal taste be quantified?

08/18/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

Poll: Inslee Leads GOP Opponent Bryant by Double Digits

Bryant faces Trump conundrum as Inslee leads by 12 points.

08/17/2016 By Josh Feit

Guest Opinion

Sound Transit Taxing Authority Does Not Poach Education Dollars

The property tax portion of ST3 is not part of the state's education fund.

08/16/2016 By Joe Fitzgibbon

Morning Fizz

Black Lives Matter Condemns New Police Precinct at Tense Council Hearing

Council votes 7-1 to move ahead with new north Seattle precinct over objections and boos from crowd.

08/16/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Smith Endorses Jayapal, Carlyle Doubles Down on Light Rail Financing Concerns

Jayapal nets major endorsement.

08/15/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Sound Transit Committee Approves Northgate Parking Garage

Seattle City Council member Rob Johnson raises questions about need for parking.

08/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Guest Opinion

Sound Transit Financing Plan Jeopardizes Education Funding

The ST3 financing package consumes the oxygen in the room for virtually all other public services at all levels of government for years to come.

08/11/2016 By Reuven Carlyle

Morning Fizz

A Tale of Two Cities: Dueling Urbanist Thinkers Address Seattle's Affordability Crisis

With contrasting views, local writers in deep conversation about development and displacement.

08/11/2016 By Josh Feit

Guest Opinion

But Is the City Getting the Right Stuff Done?

The city has racked up a long list of accomplishments recently, are they good policy?

08/10/2016 By Roger Valdez

Morning Fizz

Freshman Council Member Herbold Emerges in Year One as Driving Force

Hey Ed Murray, Never mind Lorena González, Mike O'Brien, or Kshama Sawant, District One's Herbold is ascendant.

08/10/2016 By Josh Feit

The Sporting Life

The Glory of Griffey

A reflection on Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame number retirement weekend.

08/10/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Afternoon Editorial

In Defense of Getting S— Done

Mayor and council challenge "Seattle Process."

08/09/2016 By Josh Feit