News & City Life

Quiz

QUIZ: What's Your Monorail IQ?

Before voting on this November’s monorail initiative, test your knowledge of the transit project’s up-and-down history.

11/03/2014 By Matthew Halverson

Rainmakers

Halo Launches Live Action Series

When a billion-dollar video game goes live-action, it’s important to get the details right.

11/03/2014 By Allison Williams

Feature

Collapse: The Oso Mudslide and the Community That Survived It

The Oso mudslide, one of the deadliest landslides in U.S. history, struck without warning on March 22, 2014. This is the story of those who witnessed it firsthand.

11/03/2014 By Brooke Jarvis

Explainer

Washington's GET Program

After a rocky couple years GET, Washington’s tuition investment program, is back in the black. And with enrollment starting November 1, here’s what you need to know before you buy in.

11/01/2014 By Casey Jaywork

Opinion

Vote to Make High Quality Preschool Available and Affordable

In a guest Op-ed, Ron Sims makes the case for Prop 1B

10/31/2014 By Ron Sims

Election 2014

Is a Democratic Surprise Brewing in This Washington?

The popular gun control initiative may explain surprising Democratic turnout numbers so far.

10/31/2014 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

Have a Safe Halloween

Today's picks for civic nerds

10/31/2014 By Darren Davis

Morning Fizz

In Angry Email, King County Labor Leader Criticizes Sawant

Friday Likes & Dislikes

10/31/2014 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

The 52 Percent

Why aren't there any renters on the city council?

10/30/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

U.W. Poll Explores Anti-Establishment Conservatives

UW poll focuses on race and conspiracy theories.

10/30/2014 By Josh Feit

PubliCola

PubliCalendar: Communiversities

Today's picks for civic nerds

10/30/2014 By Darren Davis

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "No Way!"

Caffeinated News featuring council members' property values, Inslee's favorable rating, and Phillips' job.

10/30/2014 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: New York Times Gets AG Ferguson Story Wrong

The day's winners and losers.

10/29/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

Extra Fizz

Extra Fizz: Voter Turnout So Far; RIP Rep. Freeman; Burgess Definitely In; and AG Ferguson Exposed?

A batch of afternoon news.

10/29/2014 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: How to Write a Successful Grant Application

Today's picks for civic nerds

10/29/2014 By Darren Davis

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Microsoft Makes Its GOP Allegiance Clear

Caffeinated News featuring Microsoft's $30,000 decision.

10/29/2014

Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: The Sen. Andy Hill Version

The day's winners and losers.

10/28/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

All 9 City Council Member Are Homeowners. Will Districts Change That?

Now that Sawant is a homeowner...

10/28/2014 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Steves in the Middle East

Today's picks for civic nerds

10/28/2014 By Darren Davis

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Airing TV Ads in Cities He Doesn't Represent

Caffeinated news featuring the Family PAC, American Values First, and Dave Reichert

10/28/2014 By Morning Fizz