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Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: Inslee Calls Special Session, Ties Boeing Contract to Transportation Package

Inslee says state transportation package is a must for Boeing 777X contract.

11/05/2013 By Josh Feit

The C Is for Crank

Restaurant Association: No Chinatown "Mom-and-Pops" Put Out of Business Due to Plastic Bag Ban

The state's restaurant industry group contradicts some recent anti-minimum-wage claims in the Seattle Times.

11/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election Nerd

Election Nerd: If McGinn Scores an Upset Tonight, Here's Why

Splintering the progressive vote.

11/05/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar Bonus: Election Edition

Want to know where to head for tonight's election celebrations/commiserations? You've come to the right place.

11/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Late Sign

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring last-minute numbers and funny campaign ads.

11/05/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Wage Disinformation, Transit Disinformation, and GMO Information

Our daily roundup.

11/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Extra Fizz: Pre-Election-Day Edition

King County ballot returns lag; McGinn releases a new ad; Murray touts public-safety cred; and Sawant makes a showing in council chambers.

11/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: An Unprecedented Feat

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring big butts, soccer stars, and bullying.

11/04/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Pro-McGinn Broadband Article Elicits Harsh Reactions

A national story praising McGinn's efforts to bring broadband to Seattle elicits harsh reactions from Murray, Bruce Harrell, neighborhood activists, and the Seattle Times.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That

Some weird things we noticed about district elections, the state transportation impasse, and mayoral contributions.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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One Question

One Question for the McGinn and Murray Independent Expenditure Campaigns

Why are liberal groups spending money in Seattle when the balance of power in Olympia is in play?

11/01/2013

Opinion

Looking for A Tiebreaker in the Mayor's Race

Both Mike McGinn and Ed Murray are well qualified to be the next mayor. Now if only we could decide whom to vote for.

11/01/2013 By Josh Feit

Explainer

Marijuana, Seed to Sale

Between November 18 and December 18, the Washington State Liquor Control Board will accept license applications for marijuana producers, processors, and retailers. Here’s how pot will get from the grow-op to the pipe bowl.

11/01/2013 By James Ross Gardner

Quote Unquote

C. R. Douglas Has Loved Politics Forever

Q13’s ace political reporter was quite the well-informed grade schooler. Like, he could name all nine Supreme Court justices by age 10.

11/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

Power Lines

A Race for the Future of Seattle

Lucky us. Both Mike McGinn and Ed Murray are well qualified to be the next mayor. Now if only we could decide whom to vote for.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

The Big Idea

Porch Takes On Angie’s List

The Seattle-based startup looks to knock other review sites off their home remodeling pedestals.

11/01/2013 By Angela Cabotaje

Back Story

UW Researcher Richard Palmiter Helped Set the Table for the GMO Debate

As Washingtonians prepare to vote on a controversial labeling initiative, the man who engineered a genetic revolution reflects.

11/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

Back Fence

Giving to Panhandlers

Are you helping who you think you’re helping?

11/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Post

Books Over Troubled Waters

Since 1966, Renton’s main library has stood over the Cedar River. But when the city threatened to close it, Renton’s residents mounted a civic uprising that involved Tim Eyman, threats of a lawsuit, and the start of two political careers.

11/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Broadband, GMOs, and Fair Wages

Our daily roundup.

10/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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