One Question

One Question for SEIU President David Rolf

One question about the minimum-wage fight for SEIU union head David Rolf.

12/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Roads, Wages, and Suburban Sprawl

Our daily roundup.

12/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Fizz: Talking, and Taxes

Council takes a swing at taxes and talking out of turn.

12/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Fizz

Extra Fizz: Turning Murray Down?, Shedding Light on the Election, and Endorsing

Extra caffeinated news and gossip featuring the new mayor's office, the Democratic Party, and more election fallout.

11/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Peter Hahn

One question for outgoing Seattle Department of Transportation director Peter Hahn.

11/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Jolt: Murray Annouces Firings

Mayor-elect Ed Murray announces five more high-level departures.

11/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Lawyers, Guns, and Money

Our daily roundup.

11/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

County Leaders Announce "Plan B" if State Transportation Package Falls Through

King County leaders announced a "Plan B" local tax proposal if the state fails to pass a transportation package, and Metro union announces new wage concessions.

11/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Leaf Blowers, GMOs, Density, and More

Our daily roundup.

11/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

New Poll: Tepid Support for Transportation Package, Most Oppose Boeing Union Vote

A new Elway poll shows tepid support for a new transportation package, and that most voters oppose the Boeing Machinists' vote against a contract that would have cut benefits.

11/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Counting, Rallying, and "Seething"

Our daily roundup.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Race to Replace Pedersen Shapes Up

As state Sen. Ed Murray prepares to take over as Seattle mayor, the shuffle in the 43rd legislative district begins.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Afternoon Fizz: Startup Support, a Spat Over a Socialist, and More

Afternoon Fizz update featuring an odd Facebook spat, (unfair?) support for startups, and funding for Northgate pedestrian improvements.

11/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Protest Vote, Union Vote, Districts Vote

Our daily roundup.

11/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Afternoon Jolt: Sawant Leads By 41

Socialist challenger Kshama Sawant leads city council incumbent Richard Conlin by 41 votes.

11/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Wouldn't It Be Weird If...

Some weird post-election possibilities.

11/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett