News & City Life

Afternoon Jolt

In Slight Reversal, Braddock Now Ahead of Herbold by Just 18 Votes in Dramatic West Seattle Council Race

Braddock and Herbold in West Seattle nail-biter, Harrell maintains 400-plus-vote lead in Southeast Seattle.

11/12/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

In Budget Fight with Mayor Murray, Homeless Advocates Want $2.3 Million from Rainy Day Fund: "It's Raining Now!" They Say

Nick Licata in last-minute budget battle to secure emergency money for the homeless.

11/12/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Once Again, Democrats Will Turn to Courts to Challenge Successful Eyman Initiative

Facing a choice between $8 billion in cuts or a two-thirds rule on raising taxes, state Democrats look to legally challenge I-1366.

11/11/2015 By Josh Kelety

Afternoon Jolt

Trailing by Just 6 Votes, Herbold Poised to Pull Ahead in West Seattle Council Race

Herbold trending to win, gets 54 percent of latest batch; Morales stalling, gets 47.6 percent of latest count.

11/10/2015 By Josh Feit

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

Photo Essay

The Crew

Twenty-four hours with the Pateros Volunteer Fire Department during the deadliest wildfire season in recent Washington state history.

11/04/2015 Photography by David Ryder

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

Revamps

Seattle's Gum Wall to Be Completely Scrubbed

A clean slate for the city's stickiest icon.

11/03/2015 By Karin Vandraiss

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

How I Got Here

Dr. Samuel Browd and the Anti-Concussion Helmet

The cofounder of Vicis reflects on a career studying the human brain and developing new, life-saving helmet technology for the NFL.

11/02/2015 By Darren Davis

Quote Unquote

Hookah Lounge Owner Nebil Mohammed Won’t Give Up

He’ll continue to create community, despite mayor Ed Murray’s vow to shut down Seattle’s hookah lounges.

11/02/2015 By Matthew Halverson

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

Back Fence

Happy Friendsgiving

Why we’re increasingly choosing to feast with friends over family.

11/02/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Seattle Met

News & City Life

In Slight Reversal, Braddock Now Ahead of Herbold by Just 18 Votes in Dramatic West Seattle Council Race

In Budget Fight with Mayor Murray, Homeless Advocates Want $2.3 Million from Rainy Day Fund: "It's Raining Now!" They Say

Once Again, Democrats Will Turn to Courts to Challenge Successful Eyman Initiative

Trailing by Just 6 Votes, Herbold Poised to Pull Ahead in West Seattle Council Race

Election Results in Bellevue and Yakima, Appointments in DC

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

#AllMalePanel Campaign Protests Sexism in Local Politics Coverage

Friday Night Update: Morales, Herbold Continue to Make Gains

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

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

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