News & City Life

Power Lines

Why Is Our Pro-Pot City Attorney Cracking Down on Marijuana Delivery?

It's the war on drugs...to save drugs.

05/23/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Jayapal Scores Statewide Labor Endorsement, Walkinshaw Top Vote Getter in North Seattle

Democrats choose candidates and delegates.

05/23/2016 By Josh Feit

Open Letter

To the Snake Ripping Off My Dog's Talent Show Tricks

I’ll have you know that I take no pleasure in writing this letter.

05/23/2016

Crimes Against Canopies

Who Whacked 153 Trees in West Seattle?

When the woods in the Duwamish Head Greenbelt got clear-cut, the hunt began for the killers of trees that had supported the steep slope for generations.

05/23/2016 By Sydney Parker

Back Fence

How Much Is Too Much Parenting?

A helicopter mom says goodbye.

05/23/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

A Real Civic Square

Saving city hall's front yard, building in your backyard, and running for Congress.

05/20/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Improved Traffic Times Continue to Contradict Anger About I-405 Tolling

Despite political rhetoric, WSDOT data shows I-405 tolling program is working and commuters are satisfied.

05/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Sue Bird

The Seattle Storm stalwart begins a new WNBA season surround by an influx of exciting young talent.

05/18/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

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

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

The Sporting Life

See Pro Wrestling's Best as NXT Debuts in Seattle

The WWE's (far superior) minor league stable body slams its way to the Paramount.

05/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Morning Fizz

Pronto Plans Jeopardized Again

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

05/09/2016 By Josh Feit