News & City Life

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Harrell Stands Out at First Mayoral Debate

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring last night's mayoral debate.

04/30/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Stalking Crackdown, NBA Breakdown, and More

Our daily roundup.

04/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: NBA News Hits Mayor's Race

The day's winners and losers.

04/29/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

This Washington

Extra Fizz: Background Check Initiative in the Works

Gun control advocates draft a criminal background check initiative.

04/29/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Post

NBA Committee Votes Unanimously Against Kings' Move to Seattle

In a major blow to arena proponents, an NBA committee voted unanimously to block a proposal to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle.

04/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One (More) Question for Ed Murray

One more question for mayoral candidate Ed Murray about Sound Transit.

04/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Cocktails, Candidates and a Conversation on Bullying

Today's picks for civic nerds.

04/29/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

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

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

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

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