News & City Life

The C Is for Crank

Kill the Mortgage Tax Deduction!

Congress considers revamping a popular tax deduction as part of its "fiscal cliff" discussions. They should eliminate it.

11/30/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Small Government Rhetoric

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: Polls, denials, and subsidies.

11/30/2012 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Inslee Picks Renton Schools Superintendent as Chief of Staff

Inslee goes with award-winning educator as new chief of staff.

11/29/2012 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "I Have Not Made a Decision"

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring pending decisions, dead proposals, and new leaders.

11/29/2012 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: A Win for Revenue?

House Democrats to reestablish finance committee.

11/28/2012 By Afternoon Jolt

This Washington

Legislature Should Suspend Unfunded Charter Schools Initiative

Former state legislator Brendan Williams argues that—following the Seattle Times' logic that unfunded initiatives should be suspended—the legislature should overturn the unfunded charter-school measure passed this month.

11/28/2012 By Brendan Williams

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs: Inslee Gambles, Drivers Grumble

Our daily roundup.

11/28/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Andrew Lewis

One question for former Nick Licata campaign manager Andrew Lewis about his support for Tim Burgess' bid for mayor.

11/28/2012 By Josh Feit

The C is for Crank

Why RapidRide Isn't Rapid

A few more reasons RapidRide service to Ballard isn't so rapid.

11/28/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Some Extra Fizz: Murray on Sheldon, Early Burgess Endorsers on Burgess

Gamesmanship in Olympia, observations in the nascent mayor's race.

11/28/2012 By Josh Feit

Election 2013

Burgess Jumps into Campaign Mode, Report Shows $1,000 Debt to Consultant Sinderman

Wasting no time, Tim Burgess jumps into campaign mode. THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED.

11/28/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Wait Until Everyone Has Had a Chance to Think It Over

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring: Tim Burgess, Ron Sims, Ed Murray, and more names.

11/28/2012 By Morning Fizz

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Responding: So Very Painful

Seattle etiquette: It’s my party and you’ll RSVP if you want to.

11/28/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

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Adult and Continuing Education

Seattle’s bursting with classes, degree programs, and one-off workshops that can reinvent your career—just sharpen some pencils and head back to school.

11/28/2012 By Allison Williams

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Bob Seidensticker, the Reasonable Doubter

The atheist and author challenges religious beliefs with logical, thoughtful debate.

11/28/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Feature

Manny’s, Manny’s Everywhere

The secret history of a ubiquitous beer.

11/28/2012 By James Ross Gardner

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Hunger Pains at the Food Bank

As more people struggle to make ends meet, Seattle food banks strain to keep up with demand.

11/28/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

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Voting for the Fates of Seattle’s Leading Sports Figures

In early December, Sounders fans will vote on whether to keep Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer. What if we held that power over all Seattle sports brass?

11/28/2012 By Matthew Halverson

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Shameless in Seattle 2012

The most disastrous gaffes, misguided crimes, and outrageous acts of ignominy of the year.

11/28/2012