News & City Life

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Matters that are Necessary for the Legislature to Address

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring a special session, a special donor, a campaign manager, and necessary matters.

04/29/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Weekend Fizz: Flowers Appear on Desks of GOP Lawmakers Sponsoring Bill Allowing Flower Shop to Discriminate Against Gays

The Democrats don't think it's a coincidence.

04/27/2013 By Josh Feit

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Bizarre That...

For today's installment, we've got an extraordinarily weird item from Olympia.

04/26/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Labor Leader Startled by "Implied Endorsement" of McGinn

Mayor Mike McGinn's campaign Facebook page includes a startling implied endorsement from a labor leader who supported his opponent in 2009.

04/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Arena Opponents File Appeal

In a court appeal, opponents of a proposed SoDo arena argue that arena proponents have failed to do a required environmental review and consider other sites before choosing a location.

04/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

The Incredible, Shrinking Environmental Movement

The transactional politics of faux environmentalism.

04/26/2013 By Brendan Williams

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Bridges, Buses, and 401(k)s

Our daily roundup.

04/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

King County

State Rep. Upthegrove Likely to Run for Retiring KC Council Member Patterson's Seat

As King County Council member Julia Patterson announces she won't seek reelection, state Rep. Dave Upthegrove looks like a likely contender for her seat.

04/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Walking Tree Tour, Stopping Coal Trains, and Celebrating Japanese Culture

Today's picks for civic nerds.

04/26/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "I Smell a Rat."

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: Silver linings, special sessions, and conspiracy theories.

04/26/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Fighting Light Rail, Extending the Session, Opposing Rideshares, and More

Our daily roundup.

04/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Conservatives Introduce Bill Tailored to Help Anti-Gay Marriage Businesses

New bill would allow discrimination against gay couples.

04/25/2013 By Josh Feit

City Hall

"Transit Communities" Amendment Could Allow More Density Near Frequent Transit Service

"Transit communities," a proposed new land-use designation, could allow more density (and amenities like sidewalks) near frequent bus service—exactly what some neighborhood activists are afraid of.

04/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Thursday Jolt: Challenging Eyman

Anti-Eyman activist gets the last word.

04/25/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Safe Workplaces, Cherry Blossoms, and Ferry Tales

Today's picks for civic nerds.

04/25/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Not Really Respecting Any Sort of Boundaries

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring security issues at the legislature, Inslee's love-hate relationship with house Democrats, and Einsteinian theories.

04/25/2013 By Morning Fizz