Politics

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Must-Watch Video

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring rebuttals, positions, and expenses.

02/13/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Increasing Taxes, Cutting Taxes, and Protecting Women

Our daily roundup.

02/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Isn't it Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed about K-12 funding, mayoral funding, and Michael Baumgartner.

02/12/2013 By Josh Feit and Eric C. Barnett

Opinion

The Myth of Democratic Resistance to K-12 Accountability

Guest columnist Brendan Williams, a former state representative from the 22nd District, argues that Democrats, not Republicans, are the real advocates for education reform.

02/12/2013 By Brendan Williams

City Hall

Puget Sound Bike Share to Launch in 2014

Puget Sound Bike Share plans to launch next year with 500 bikes.

02/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Democrats Highlight Republican Absence at McCleary Briefing

Democrats make a point of GOP absence at final task force vote.

02/12/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Couldn't Pronounce Peter Steinbrueck

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring mayor's race fundraising, boasting, and polling.

02/12/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Monday Jolt: The County Council and the Arena

The day's winners and losers.

02/11/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Waiting Periods and Weekday Service

Our daily roundup.

02/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

McGinn: Council Members "Play Politics with Public Safety"

Mayor Mike McGinn, defending his initial opposition to police monitor, accuses council members of "playing politics with public safety."

02/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Legislative Session: Week Five Preview

What to watch for this week in Olympia.

02/11/2013 By Niki Reading

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Limiting The Discussion

Caffeinated news & gossip featuring school money, tunnel money, no-show, and the minimum wage.

02/11/2013 By Morning Fizz

This Washington

McCleary in Theory

Education advocates and Democrats shoot down GOP's banner idea to fund education first.

02/08/2013 By Carryn Vande Griend

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Testing Kids and Holding Up Appointments

Our daily roundup.

02/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Election 2013

McGinn Defends Arena Review, Hansen Property Purchase

In a PubliCola Q&A, mayor Mike McGinn defends the city's review of potential arena site, says the city "kept quiet" during investor Chris Hansen's land buys to avoid "killing the deal."

02/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett