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The Budget Deal by the Numbers

Democrats lose tax loophole fight, but win on funding programs.

06/28/2013 By Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Crumbling Bridges and Bikesharing Hurdles

Our daily roundup.

06/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: A Pride Brunch, a Scavenger Hunt, and a Used Battery Drive

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/28/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "The Only Difference is Where the Money Comes From"

Caffeinated News & Gossip

06/28/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Eight Footnotes From a Busy News Day

Some outtakes from a busy day.

06/27/2013 By Josh Feit

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

The Claws Come Out at Neighborhood Mayoral Forum

At a neighborhood group-sponsored mayoral forum, the candidates toss accusations and assign blame.

06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Gun Buyback Dustup, Transfer Envy, Immigration Reform, and More

Our daily roundup.

06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: The Central District, Choice, and Sustainable Innovation

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/27/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Seattle Mayor's Race

Ron Sims Endorses Ed Murray for Mayor

Murray picks up endorsement from former King County Executive Ron Sims.

06/27/2013 By Josh Feit

Transportation

Sound Transit Rolls Out Eight Downtown-to-Ballard Rail Options

Sound Transit rolls out eight potential routes for light rail or streetcar connecting Ballard to downtown Seattle.

06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Two Jolts: A Budget Deal and House Democrats Set to Pass $10 Billion Transportation Package

Gov. Inslee says budget deal in hand, no government shutdown.

06/27/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

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Morning Fizz: He Suggested Sardonically

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring polls, denials, and political jams.

06/27/2013 By Morning Fizz

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On Other Blogs Today: Metro, Lyft, and Fishy Business

Our daily roundup.

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Wednesday Jolt: Transportation Package Fails

Gas tax, and Metro funding, loses in Democratic house.

06/26/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

Council Panel Approves Encampment Expansion Bill

The city council's housing committee approved legislation expanding the areas of the city where temporary homeless encampments are allowed, to the chagrin of some homeless advocates who say they're being "redlined."

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Car Warrior Orcutt: "Sad" When Bikers Die, But What About the Drivers?

State Rep. Ed Orcutt, who led a parade of GOP amendments to the house transportation package, says motorist safety should come first, before cyclists or pedestrians.

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Fain Said to Pressure House Republicans to Reject Transportation Package

Fearing the senate would take the blame for killing the transportation package, Eastside Senate Republican leaders try to get House Republicans to kill it first.

06/26/2013 By Josh Feit

Opinion

In Lesser-Known Rulings, SCOTUS Strikes Down Rules Protecting Women and Minorities

In a guest PubliCola op/ed, Legal Voice director Lisa Stone argues that two lesser-known Supreme Court cases this week represent a major setback for women and racial and ethnic minorities.

06/26/2013 By Lisa Stone

Seattle Mayor's Race

Extra Fizz: Murray Endorsements, Nickelsville, and the CRC

Extra caffeinated news and gossip.

06/26/2013 By Morning Fizz

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PubliCalendar: Recycling Day and a Pro-Choice Soiree

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/26/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

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