News & City Life

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Wishful Thinking

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring Blair Butterworth, Ed Murray, and South Lake Union.

04/22/2013 By Morning Fizz

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Pedaler's Paradise, and a Political Tea Party

Today's picks for civic nerds.

04/19/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

This Washington

Separated at Birth?

Senate Republican leader and TV's Parks and Rec director -- separated at birth?

04/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Flashback Friday: Rodney Tom "Fervently" Believes We Need to "Maintain a Woman's Right to Choose"

Rodney Tom bragged about his commitment to choice on the campaign trail in 2010.

04/19/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning FIzz

Morning Fizz: At Issue

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring Boston, Olympia, and biking.

04/19/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: The War on Drugs, the War on Cars, and More

Our daily roundup.

04/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

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

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

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

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Big City, Big Nature

The view from Seattle waterfront designer James Corner

04/17/2013 By Lawrence W. Cheek

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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

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Meet the Candidates: Tim Burgess

Seattle City Council member and mayoral candidate Tim Burgess traces his journey from conservative to born-again progressive.

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

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Michael Pollan Preaches to the Choir

A Q&A with the food chain chronicler who speaks in Seattle in May.

04/17/2013 By Allecia Vermillion