Politics

One Question

One Question for the Senate Republicans

Republican state Sen. Ericksen defends the GOP's budget negotiating stance.

06/12/2013 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

A Jolt in the Making: Estate Tax Loophole

The clock is ticking with $160 million in the balance.

06/12/2013 By Josh Feit

That Washington

DelBene: Proposed Sweeping Abortion Ban "Unconscionable" and "Unconstitutional"

Freshman US Rep. Suzan DelBene calls a proposal that passed out of a house committee today to ban all abortions after 20 weeks' gestation "unconscionable" and "unconstitutional; meanwhile, a Republican makes more neat comments about rape.

06/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: A Green Birthday, a Bike Plan, and a Safety Forum

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/12/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: After Evaluating the Remaining Challengers

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring bearded hippies, 70s tennis stars, smart aleck contrarians, and abortion.

06/12/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Isn't it Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed about the Seattle Chamber, Bruce Harrell, tolling, and urgent legislation.

06/11/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Jolt: Inslee Announces Special Session, Blasts Republicans

Inslee accuses Republicans of failing to compromise on budget.

06/11/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Bike Lanes, Safe Streets, and a Space Needle Rally

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/11/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The McCleary Ruling of Fish

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the latest fundraising numbers, the latest transportation package, and a big win for Bruce Harrell.

06/11/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Hostage Crisis

Democrats accuse Senate Republicans of holding key revenue bills hostage for ideological reforms.

06/10/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "Education by Starvation"

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the state budget.

06/10/2013 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

Mayoral Candidates Talk Biz at Chamber-Sponsored Forum

Mayoral candidates talk business at Chamber-sponsored campaign forum.

06/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Budget Breakdown

What's on the table in Olympia.

06/07/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Opinion

Special On Other Blogs Today: Obama's Surveillance State

Some solid primers on the creepy, but not so surprising, revelations about government surveillance.

06/07/2013 By Josh Feit

Opinion

Transportation Funding: It Gets Worse

Washington state's transportation funding picture has only become bleaker since 2005, says guest editorialist Brendan Williams.

06/07/2013 By Brendan Williams

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Historical Films, Garage Sales, and Streetcar Proposals

Today's picks for civic nerds.

06/07/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: "A Decision was Made."

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring money, votes, and letters.

06/07/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

Tom Holds Brief, Bizarre Press Conference

Sen. Tom flummoxed during odd press conference.

06/06/2013 By Josh Feit