Politics

City

Hookah Blowback

Murray's crackdown on hookah lounges draws criticism from the East African community.

08/06/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

Second Ballot Count Sets Up November Showdowns

Godden fades, Herbold takes lead, Banks still for real, and Bradburd on display

08/06/2015 By Josh Feit

Opinion

And We DISLIKE Lisa Herbold's Spin on Rent Control

A guest editorial from the Rental Housing Association of Washington

08/05/2015 By Sean Martin

Morning Fizz

Primary Results and Primary Metrics

Incumbent Godden trailing, HALA backlash failing

08/05/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

District Elections Take Center Stage

Caffeinated news featuring what to expect and what to ask tonight

08/04/2015 By Josh Feit

Opinion

HALA's Grand Bargain Is Key to an Equitable and Sustainable Seattle

Social justice, environmental, affordable housing, transportation, and labor groups come together to support HALA.

08/03/2015 By Guest Opinion

Morning Fizz

Turnout Highest in Sawant's District Three So Far

Bigger turnout in Sawant's district appears to defy conventional wisdom about young voters

08/03/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Friday LIKES (Challenging the Status Quo) & DISLIKES (Mayor Murray's Cop-Out)

Mayor Murray's affordable housing committee fail

07/31/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Friday LIKES & DISLIKES: Council District One

Caffeinated news featuring the week in review from Braddock, Herbold, and Redmond

07/31/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Friday LIKES & DISLIKES: Council District Three

Caffeinated news featuring the week in review from Banks, Beach, and Sawant

07/31/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Council Candidates Reintroduce Blanket Linkage Fee on Developers

A handful of council candidates urge council to revisit linkage fee; plus another campaign mailer award

07/30/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Murray Folds on Single Family Zoning Changes, Undermines Own Credibility as Consummate Deal Maker

Murray says he's dropping proposal to seek code changes in single family zones

07/29/2015 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Women of Color Want to Change Climate Change Activism

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/29/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Afternoon Jolt

Morning Jolt: Inslee Weak in Latest Elway Poll

Only 30 percent of voters tell Elway they'd re-elect Inslee

07/29/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The Latest City Council Fundraising Totals

Sawant and Banks (and Roderick) post impressive numbers

07/29/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Before Seattle Liberals Lecture Federal Way, Let's Look at Our Own Antitransit Policies

Did you know there is no paid parking in West Seattle?

07/28/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

More Independent Expenditures and Angst in City Council Races

Oil and Port Interests back O'Brien opponent

07/28/2015 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: 'My Life in Google'

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/27/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh