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Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about the waterfront plan, the Democrats' rhetoric, and air quotes.

04/18/2013 By Josh Feit

The C Is for Crank

The Pitchforks Come Out at aPodment Hearing

Neighborhood activists turn out in force at city hall this afternoon to oppose microhousing—small, affordable units with shared kitchens.

04/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Honoring Cheryl Chow, Immigration Reform, and Women Around the World

Today's picks for civic nerds.

04/18/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: I Was Hoping We Could Do Better

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: gun control fail, toxic chemical ban fail, and DREAM Act fail.

04/18/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

A PubliCola Q&A With Mayoral Candidate Ed Murray

PubliCola sits down with state Sen. Ed Murray, who's challenging Mayor Mike McGinn.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

This Washington

Voters in the 48th Frowning on Tom Reelection

41 percent of voters want someone new in the Microsoft suburbs.

04/17/2013 By Sarah Schweppe

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Richard DeBolt, Pod People, Parking Overkill, and Safe Streets

Our daily roundup.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Extra Fizz: Conservatives Block RPA Vote Again.

The Democrats continue to highlight Sen. Rodney Tom's official opposition to pro-choice bill.

04/17/2013 By Josh Feit

The C Is for Crank

"Saving" Single Family Neighborhoods Must Include More Single-Family Density

Contrary to what two architects argue in Crosscut, "saving" single-family neighborhoods will require more than just allowing corner lot subdivision while banning small-lot development.

04/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Article

Big City, Big Nature

The view from Seattle waterfront designer James Corner

04/17/2013 By Lawrence W. Cheek

Article

Legends of the Fallen

A magnificent Douglas fir stood for more than 300 years at the edge of the Olympic National Forest. When Reid Johnston looked at it, all he could see was money.

04/17/2013 By Matthew Halverson