News & City Life

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Piqued Response

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring final indignities, more tax breaks, and favorite political movies.

07/01/2013 By Morning Fizz

Article

A Primer on the Seattle Mayor’s Race

A primer on the candidates, the issues, and the personalities vying to run the city. Pay attention: There will be a quiz.

07/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit With Carryn Vande Griend

Article

Demetrious Johnson Isn’t as Little as He Looks

The UFC’s flyweight champion of the world may only be five-foot-three, but he’s a giant in the octagon.

07/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

Weed

The Pot Czar Is Worried About You

Can Mark Kleiman thwart the rise of Big Cannabis?

07/01/2013 By James Ross Gardner

Article

Inside Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s $150 Million Proton Therapy Center

The cutting-edge treatment facility opened this spring and promises a more precise approach to zapping cancer cells.

07/01/2013 By Karen Taylor Quinn

Article

Washington Brewers Battle Tax

Washington’s laid-back beer industry finds its political voice with a rally in Olympia.

07/01/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

SPD Takes Steps to Diversify

But the need for change to the department’s culture will start beneath the skin.

07/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

Article

How to Cross the Street

It’s not quite as pedestrian as you think.

07/01/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

This Washington

Friday (Budget) Jolt: Republicans Add Last Minute Tax Breaks

To reach a final budget deal, the Democrats had to agree to batch of tax breaks.

06/28/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

City Hall

City Proposes New aPodment Regulations

The city's department of planning and development issues recommendations on tiny apartments, tall and skinny houses.

06/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Handicapping the Mayoral Primary

Guest editorial: Handicapping the mayoral primary, with Ed Murray back in the mix.

06/28/2013 By ElectionNerd

This Washington

The Budget Deal by the Numbers

Democrats lose tax loophole fight, but win on funding programs.

06/28/2013 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Crumbling Bridges and Bikesharing Hurdles

Our daily roundup.

06/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "The Only Difference is Where the Money Comes From"

Caffeinated News & Gossip

06/28/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Eight Footnotes From a Busy News Day

Some outtakes from a busy day.

06/27/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

The Claws Come Out at Neighborhood Mayoral Forum

At a neighborhood group-sponsored mayoral forum, the candidates toss accusations and assign blame.

06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: The Central District, Choice, and Sustainable Innovation

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/27/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Seattle Mayor's Race

Ron Sims Endorses Ed Murray for Mayor

Murray picks up endorsement from former King County Executive Ron Sims.

06/27/2013 By Josh Feit