Politics

Opinion

Olympia Outtake: Week 1, All Governance Is Local?

DIY governance is au courant in Olympia.

01/17/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Low-Wage Workers Deserve a Higher State Minimum

Yes, raising the minimum wage will help low-income workers. No, it won't hurt the economy. And it's the fair thing to do. In a guest op/ed, EOI's John Burbank explains why.

01/17/2014 By John Burbank

That Washington

Extra Fizz: Rep. DelBene Calls Obama's NSA Reforms too "Limited."

Democratic Rep. DelBene not satisfied with Obama announcement.

01/17/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: David vs. Goliath

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring Boeing comparisons, tax breaks, big oil, and R&D.

01/17/2014 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Thursday Jolt: K-12 Education

The day's winners and losers.

01/16/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

This Washington

WSDOT: Contractor Had "Responsibility" to Remove Pipe in Front of Tunnel Machine

The state department of transportation says the tunnel contractor had a "responsibility" to remove the pipe that's at least partially responsible for blocking the tunnel boring machine downtown.

01/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Jezebel vs. Consent

Jezebel offers $10,000 for "unretouched" Vogue photos of Lena Dunham. Never mind asking her whether she wants those photos released.

01/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Tunnel Contractor: WSDOT Statements Could "Adversely Affect" Ability to Finish Tunnel Work

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED. In a scathing letter, tunnel project manager accuses state DOT of putting tunnel contractor "on trial in the court of public opinion."

01/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Election 2013

Former McGinn Backers Help Murray Cancel Campaign Debt

"Late-train" contributions from former Mike McGinn supporters help Murray cancel out campaign debt.

01/16/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: A Defiant Tweet

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring district elections, teacher evaluations, and a defiant tweet.

01/16/2014 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Driving, Not Driving, Smoking While Driving, and Smoking Pot

Our daily roundup.

01/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about bipartisanship and partisanship.

01/15/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

WSDOT Announces It's "Going Hyperbaric" in Effort to Unearth What's Blocking Bertha

As the downtown tunnel boring machine remains stuck, WSDOT announces plans to send workers underground to see what's blocking "Bertha."

01/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

City Hearing: Speakers Oppose Five-Story Building in Dense Neighborhoods

At a city hearing about a potential rollback of building heights in low-rise zones, speakers decry densification.

01/15/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Clueless

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring vehicle license fee votes, split votes, and more.

01/15/2014 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Inslee Proposes Raising Minimum Wage and Other Surprises from his State of the State Speech

Some news and analysis from Gov. Inslee's speech today.

01/14/2014 By Josh Feit

Transportation

Striking Defiant Note, Constantine Proposes Metro Ballot Measure

Striking a defiant tone, King County Executive Dow Constantine proposes Metro funding ballot measure.

01/14/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Transportation

Constantine to Propose $60 License Fee, .1 Percent Sales Tax

In the face of the legislature's failure to pass a transportation funding package, King County Executive Dow Constantine will announce a King County-only "Plan B."

01/14/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for David Freiboth

One question about the minimum-wage movement for labor leader Dave Freiboth.

01/14/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Symbolizing Their Plight

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring student dreams, abortion, and teacher raises.

01/14/2014

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Olympia Outtake: Week 1, All Governance Is Local?

Low-Wage Workers Deserve a Higher State Minimum

Extra Fizz: Rep. DelBene Calls Obama's NSA Reforms too "Limited."

Morning Fizz: David vs. Goliath

Thursday Jolt: K-12 Education

WSDOT: Contractor Had "Responsibility" to Remove Pipe in Front of Tunnel Machine

Jezebel vs. Consent

Tunnel Contractor: WSDOT Statements Could "Adversely Affect" Ability to Finish Tunnel Work

Former McGinn Backers Help Murray Cancel Campaign Debt

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