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Extra Fizz: State Fines Tunnel Firm for Stormwater Pollution

State department of ecology fines Seattle Tunnel Partners for discharging pollutants into Seattle storm drains.

07/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Political Fray

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring digs, donations, and a sense of irony.

07/02/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: Steinbrueck Fundraising

The day's winners and losers.

07/01/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: CRC Dead, Shen Endorsed, McQuaid Located

Our daily roundup.

07/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about the pride parade, the mayor's race, the mayor's budget requests, and the Democrats.

07/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

How to Pick a Mayor

A primer on Seattle's primary election.

07/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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