Politics

CIty Hall

Council Member Nick Licata: Open Up Cop Discipline Process

Council member Nick Licata has some ideas for opening up the "Twilight Zone" that is SPD's misconduct appeals and grievance process.

03/06/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council's New Planning Chair Talks Small-Lot Housing

Mike O'Brien, the city council's new planning committee chair, talks about plans to regulate small-lot housing.

03/06/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Urbanism

The Pedestrian Chronicles: The Pike-Pine Corridor

The Downtown Seattle Association promotes a new plan to connect the waterfront to Capitol Hill.

03/06/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Former Democratic House Member to Run as Republican

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring born-again Republicans, teacher evaluations, and moratoriums.

03/06/2014 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

Two Views on the Low-Wage Economy, Gambling Away the State's Credit Rating, and More

Our daily roundup.

03/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Sen. Marko Liias About Whether Sound Transit Should Subsidize Parking

One question for state Sen. Marko Liias about a proposal to link Sound Transit funding to subsidies for parking in neighborhoods near light-rail stations.

03/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Murray: "I Can Support a Reasonable Cap" on Companies like Uber and Lyft

Mayor Ed Murray says that although he's opposed to any caps on ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft in general, he supports a council compromise that limits the number of cars on the road at any one time.

03/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "The Troubling Part Is..."

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring pranksters, withdrawals, and splits.

03/05/2014 By Morning Fizz

Transportation

WSDOT: More Details on Tunnel Machine Test, Repairs

At a press briefing today, WSDOT provided details about testing the tunnel machine in Japan, and says it's still unclear who will pay for repairs.

03/04/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Transportation

The Waterfront Gondola is Really Happening (Probably)

The guy who built the Great Wheel is serious: He's putting a skyway through Union Street.

03/04/2014 By Allison Williams

Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: The Stick-it-to-Medina Provision

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED: Sen. Jamie Pedersen's gotcha amendment.

03/04/2014 By Josh Feit

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That the Latest Transportation Proposal Reverses the Transit/Roads Split

Something weird we noticed about Sen. Tom's transportation proposal.

03/04/2014 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Living Wages, Affordable Housing, Tax Loopholes, and More

Our daily roundup.

03/04/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "What I Get Paid Is Not Enough to Live On."

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring no transportation deal, no veto, and no living wage.

03/04/2014 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Carbon Caps, Ridesharing Restrictions, Sexist Stereotypes, and More

Our daily roundup.

03/03/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Murray Hires Top Staffer Who Worked for Cantwell, Kilmer—and Pro-Coal PR Firm

Mayor Ed Murray hires a new chief of staff who's worked for Maria Cantwell, Derek Kilmer, and Nyhus Communications, a PR firm that recently promoted a controversial coal terminal.

03/03/2014 By Erica C. Barnett