Politics

Election 2013

Independent Expenditure in the...School Board Race

A negative flier heats up school board race.

07/31/2013 By Shirley Qiu

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Replacing Wilbur, Rejecting ORCA, and More

Our daily roundup.

07/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Steinbrueck Has Biggest Share of In-Town Money

In the mayor's race, Peter Steinbrueck has a greater percentage of hometown money than any other candidate.

07/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: State Will Scrutinize Broad Impacts of Coal Proposal

In a big win for environmentalists, coal proposal comes under serious scrutiny.

07/31/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Faltering McGinn Changes Tactics in Final Days. But Will It Work?

With little evidence of upward momentum, Mayor Mike McGinn appeals directly to voters. But will his latest message resonate?

07/31/2013 By ElectionNerd

Article

In Letter to McGinn, Downtown Group Decries Ongoing Violence in Area

In a letter to Mayor Mike McGinn—whose latest ad credited additional beat cops with "the lowest crime rate in 30 years"—41 downtown community members decry "frequent street violence" in the neighborhood.

07/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "I Have to Admit..."

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring a new McGinn ad.

07/31/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs: PacMed, Pot, 520, Delusions, and More

Our daily roundup.

07/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Isn't It Weird That ... Election Edition

Some weird things we noticed about allegiances in this year's city elections.

07/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

2013 Election

Candidate Ratings 2013: Port Commissioner

We're not telling you how to vote, but...

07/30/2013 By PubliCola Picks

Article

Candidate Ratings 2013: King County Executive

We're not telling you how to vote, but ...

07/30/2013 By PublicolaPicks

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Trying to Understand How It Impacts the Process

Caffeinated News and Gossip featuring Whole Foods donations, hipster donations, and charts.

07/30/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: Wilbur Out as State GOP Chair

The day's winners and losers.

07/29/2013 By Josh Feit

City Hall

Council Rejects Nickelsville Legislation

The city council rejects legislation that would have expanded the parts of the city where homeless encampments are allowed.

07/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Independent Expenditures for Murray: Royer Mailer, Planned Parenthood Phone Calls

Planned Parenthood and an independent expenditure campaign drop $20,000 in mail and phone calls for mayoral candidate Ed Murray, with more to come.

07/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Extra Fizz

Extra Fizz: Conlin Hit by Car While Biking; McGinn Impressive on Basketball Court

Conlin breaks shoulder after car hits him in Madrona; McGinn hits teammate with no-look bounce pass after getting schooled by Tyreke Evans.

07/29/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Including KC Sheriff John Urquhart

Caffeinated News & Gossip

07/29/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Handicapping the Mayor's Race with 11 Days to Go

With Murray's money and McGinn's Whole Foods play, it's looking like Mcginn vs. Murray.

07/26/2013 By ElectionNerd