News & City Life

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Lawyers, Guns, and Money

Our daily roundup.

11/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

County Leaders Announce "Plan B" if State Transportation Package Falls Through

King County leaders announced a "Plan B" local tax proposal if the state fails to pass a transportation package, and Metro union announces new wage concessions.

11/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: A Whirlwind Two-Week Campaign

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring the race for the 43rd, a tough assignment, the War on Women, and more.

11/21/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Leaf Blowers, GMOs, Density, and More

Our daily roundup.

11/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

New Poll: Tepid Support for Transportation Package, Most Oppose Boeing Union Vote

A new Elway poll shows tepid support for a new transportation package, and that most voters oppose the Boeing Machinists' vote against a contract that would have cut benefits.

11/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Happy to Serve

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring council giving, council questions, mayoral mysteries, and more.

11/20/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Counting, Rallying, and "Seething"

Our daily roundup.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Race to Replace Pedersen Shapes Up

As state Sen. Ed Murray prepares to take over as Seattle mayor, the shuffle in the 43rd legislative district begins.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Afternoon Fizz: Startup Support, a Spat Over a Socialist, and More

Afternoon Fizz update featuring an odd Facebook spat, (unfair?) support for startups, and funding for Northgate pedestrian improvements.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "Fired Up"

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring Democrats, coal trains, and Real Change in Bellevue.

11/19/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Bus Cuts, Food-Stamp Cuts, and ... a Minimum-Wage Hike?

Our daily roundup.

11/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: A Democratic Socialist Society

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring the new mayor, the new city council member, and the same old lack of transportation action.

11/18/2013 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: At Least For Now

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring more election fallout. And hissing.

11/15/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Thursday Jolt: Another Sawant Surge

Socialist Kshama Sawant's lead over incumbent Richard Conlin grows.

11/14/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Protest Vote, Union Vote, Districts Vote

Our daily roundup.

11/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Late Returns

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring late election returns, union rejection, and post-election analysis.

11/14/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Preschool, Parking, Potential Revenue, and More

Our daily roundup.

11/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: Bow Down to Your New Socialist Overlords?

Socialist Kshama Sawamt now leads incumbent city council member Richard Conlin by more than 400 votes.

11/13/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Almost Equally Tense

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring socialism, the Eastside, and the future of district elections.

11/13/2013 By Morning Fizz

Election 2013

Afternoon Jolt: Sawant Leads By 41

Socialist challenger Kshama Sawant leads city council incumbent Richard Conlin by 41 votes.

11/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett