Passing Through

Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich Are Ready for the End of the World

And their new live show, Apocalyptical, might just prep you for it too.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Broadband, GMOs, and Fair Wages

Our daily roundup.

10/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn Camp Tries in Vain to Change Planned Parenthood's Pro-Murray Script

Supporters of Mayor Mike McGinn accuse Planned Parenthood of misrepresenting his record on choice when making calls on behalf of challenger Ed Murray.

10/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Raising the Minimum Wage Won't "Devastate" Businesses

The C Is for Crank says that, contrary to the Seattle Times' assertions, raising the minimum wage won't "devastate" small businesses.

10/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Wages, GMOs, Prejudice, and Parking

Our daily roundup.

10/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Sawant Claims "Blow" To Conlin Campaign After Labor Vote

Socialist challenger Sawant touts a favorable vote by labor; incumbent Conlin's campaign accuses her of falsely implying a labor endorsement.

10/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Chamber Fined for Concealing Vulcan Contribution to Pro-Murray Group

The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission fines the Chamber of Commerce for attempting to conceal the source of donations to a pro-Murray PAC.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Leaning Right, Leaning In, and Leaning Against Eyman

Our daily roundup.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn's New Ad: "I Believe in Seattle"

Mayor Mike McGinn debuts a new ad with the theme, "I believe in Seattle," one week before the ballot deadline.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: GMOs, Taxes, and The Neverending Election

Our daily roundup.

10/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council—and their Advisors—Question McGinn's Downtown Spending Request

The city council, and its policy staff, continue to question the mayor's request for a big expansion of a plan to combat crime downtown.

10/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Murray Clarifies Comments on Northgate Ped Bridge, Park-and-Rides. Sort Of.

Mayoral challenger Ed Murray clarifies comments about light rail park-and-ride lots and the Northgate pedestrian bridge. Sort of.

10/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

No Dismissal Yet in Mayoral Ethics Complaint; Full Investigation Could be Pending

A complaint against a group backing mayoral challenger Ed Murray is still in play, seven weeks after it was filed.

10/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Obamacare, Parking, and Eyman's Legacy

Our daily roundup.

10/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Transportation

Metro Review: One in Six Cameras Don't Work

According to a review in the wake of a bus shooting in August, one in six Metro bus cameras aren't working.

10/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Eastside

Mars Hill Battles Sound Transit Over Eastside Land

Mars Hill, the controversial megachurch, is fighting with Sound Transit over land the agency purchased for a potential Eastside light-rail base.

10/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Dense, Crotchety, and Deceptive

Our daily roundup.

10/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Conlin, Coal, and: A Contradiction?

Our daily roundup.

10/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed about Murray legislation.

10/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Grocery Strike Averted

Our daily roundup.

10/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett