City Hall

Labor Group Open to Initiative if Minimum Wage Deal Falls Through

As Mayor Murray's income inequality group negotiates minimum wage, labor group says they may consider an initiative if there are too many "exemptions" and "carve-outs."

03/12/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Density Opponents Mobilize in Advance of Neighborhood Summit

A coalition of neighborhood groups opposed to density mobilize in advance of Mayor Ed Murray's upcoming neighborhood summit.

03/12/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Extra Wages for Republican Legislator, a Higher Minimum Wage for Workers, and More

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03/11/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Whole Foods Controversy Heats Up Again

Faced with questions about worker conditions and pedestrian safety, a city council committee postpones a decision on a controversial Whole Foods-anchored development in West Seattle.

03/11/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Mayor Murray

One question about the proposed downtown streetcar for Mayor Ed Murray.

03/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Wants "Verifiable" Uber, Lyft Numbers Before Approving Rideshare Bill

City council members say they want solid numbers from ridesharing services before they pass new rules allowing them to legally compete with taxis.

03/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Extra Fizz: Immigrant Rights Activist to Run for State Senate

Pramila Jayapal, the longtime leader of immigration rights group OneAmerica, announces run for Southeast Seattle state senate seat being vacated by Adam Kline.

03/10/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Whiny Drivers, Whiny Editors, Hypnotic Maps, and More

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03/07/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

City Transportation Chair to WSDOT: Give City Some Reassurance on Tunnel

One question about the tunnel for city council transportation chair Tom Rasmussen.

03/07/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Friday Extra Fizz: Sharing Cars, Vacating Alleys, and Restricting Signs

Extra fizz: City hall edition.

03/07/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

CIty Hall

Council Member Nick Licata: Open Up Cop Discipline Process

Council member Nick Licata has some ideas for opening up the "Twilight Zone" that is SPD's misconduct appeals and grievance process.

03/06/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council's New Planning Chair Talks Small-Lot Housing

Mike O'Brien, the city council's new planning committee chair, talks about plans to regulate small-lot housing.

03/06/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

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Two Views on the Low-Wage Economy, Gambling Away the State's Credit Rating, and More

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03/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Sen. Marko Liias About Whether Sound Transit Should Subsidize Parking

One question for state Sen. Marko Liias about a proposal to link Sound Transit funding to subsidies for parking in neighborhoods near light-rail stations.

03/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Murray: "I Can Support a Reasonable Cap" on Companies like Uber and Lyft

Mayor Ed Murray says that although he's opposed to any caps on ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft in general, he supports a council compromise that limits the number of cars on the road at any one time.

03/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Transportation

WSDOT: More Details on Tunnel Machine Test, Repairs

At a press briefing today, WSDOT provided details about testing the tunnel machine in Japan, and says it's still unclear who will pay for repairs.

03/04/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Living Wages, Affordable Housing, Tax Loopholes, and More

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03/04/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Carbon Caps, Ridesharing Restrictions, Sexist Stereotypes, and More

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03/03/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Murray Hires Top Staffer Who Worked for Cantwell, Kilmer—and Pro-Coal PR Firm

Mayor Ed Murray hires a new chief of staff who's worked for Maria Cantwell, Derek Kilmer, and Nyhus Communications, a PR firm that recently promoted a controversial coal terminal.

03/03/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Ridesharing Edition

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02/28/2014 By Erica C. Barnett