Politics

Article

Meet the Challengers: Ed Murray

The Capitol Hill Democrat has plenty of experience in state politics but isn’t well known here in Seattle.

05/22/2013 By Josh Feit and Eric C. Barnett

Article

Seattle’s Mayoral Race Is Bereft of Legitimate Female Candidates Again

It’s been 75 years since the city has had a female mayor. Why?

05/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Wonkiness Aside

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring Mike McGinn, Ed Murray, regionalism, and new age transit.

05/22/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Rumors of McGinn's Demise Are Premature

The latest poll numbers are terrible for McGinn—but don't write him off just yet.

05/21/2013 By ElectionNerd

The C Is for Crank

Car2Go Can't Be All Things to All People

Complaints about Car2Go miss their mark—in part because the carsharing service can't be both virtually free and omnipresent.

05/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race

Afternoon Fizz: Gregoire Endorses Murray for Mayor

Former Gov. Gregoire endorses Murray for mayor.

05/21/2013 By Josh Feit

LawNerd

Discrimination isn't Rational or Compelling

Arlene's Flower shop attempts to warp the Free Exercise Clause into a justification for discrimination.

05/21/2013 By David A. Perez

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Serious Faux Pas

Caffeinated News & Gossip: do-overs, typos, and referenda.

05/21/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Mayor's Race Scenarios

Who Goes Through. And Who Wins.

05/20/2013

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Starbucks Expands, Burgess Withdraws, and More

Our daily roundup.

05/20/2013

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn Below 25 Percent in Latest Poll

Mayor Mike McGinn continues to founder in the latest poll, with just 22 percent support.

05/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Luckily for Mayor Mike McGinn

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring hall of fame awards, young voters, and Burgess fallout.

05/20/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Suburban Scandal, Sacramento Sale, and More

Our daily roundup.

05/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Food Trucks, 5Ks, and Service Projects

Today's picks for civic nerds.

05/17/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Jolt: Burgess Withdraws from Mayor's Race

After firing his campaign spokesman and failing to file for office, city council member Tim Burgess decides to withdraw from the mayor's race.

05/17/2013 By Erica C. Barnett