Politics

City Hall

Labor Group Open to Initiative if Minimum Wage Deal Falls Through

As Mayor Murray's income inequality group negotiates minimum wage, labor group says they may consider an initiative if there are too many "exemptions" and "carve-outs."

03/12/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Density Opponents Mobilize in Advance of Neighborhood Summit

A coalition of neighborhood groups opposed to density mobilize in advance of Mayor Ed Murray's upcoming neighborhood summit.

03/12/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Minimum Wage Task Force Co-Chair Says Discussions are "On Track"

Labor leader David Rolf, co-chair of the mayor's $15 minimum wage task force, says the committee is ready to talk about "the hard part."

03/12/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Taken Out of the City's Hands?

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: polling ridesharing regs, ejecting unruly citizens, and disagreeing on technology.

03/12/2014 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Extra Wages for Republican Legislator, a Higher Minimum Wage for Workers, and More

Our daily roundup.

03/11/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Tuesday Jolt: Republican Budget Chair vs. "Reality"

The day's winners and losers.

03/11/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

Whole Foods Controversy Heats Up Again

Faced with questions about worker conditions and pedestrian safety, a city council committee postpones a decision on a controversial Whole Foods-anchored development in West Seattle.

03/11/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: An Extraordinarily Difficult Time

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring concerns about tunnel construction, education funding, and spying.

03/11/2014 By Morning Fizz

One Question

One Question for Mayor Murray

One question about the proposed downtown streetcar for Mayor Ed Murray.

03/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Monday Jolt: Sen. Eide, "I Will Not Be Running for Reelection."

The day's winners and losers.

03/10/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

This Washington

Pot Amendments

Medical marijuana patients and cities try to amend pot bill in final week of session.

03/10/2014 By Josh Feit

City Hall

Council Wants "Verifiable" Uber, Lyft Numbers Before Approving Rideshare Bill

City council members say they want solid numbers from ridesharing services before they pass new rules allowing them to legally compete with taxis.

03/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Extra Fizz: Immigrant Rights Activist to Run for State Senate

Pramila Jayapal, the longtime leader of immigration rights group OneAmerica, announces run for Southeast Seattle state senate seat being vacated by Adam Kline.

03/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett