Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Friday Jolt: Neumos Founder Says Meinert "Does Not Speak for" Nightlife Community

Neumos and Spitfire co-owner Jerry Everard says his usual political ally, nightlife promoter and bar owner Dave Meinert, "does not speak for the music community."

10/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Coal, Foie Gras, Boarding Houses, and More

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10/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Steinbrueck Turns Out for Murray Event

Former mayoral candidate Peter Steinbrueck makes cameo at mayoral finalist Ed Murray's event.

10/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Club Owners Come Out for Murray

A long list of nightlife-industry folks, many of whom formerly supported Mayor Mike McGinn, came out in favor of his opponent Ed Murray this afternoon.

10/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: It Is Happening Again

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10/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Hedreen's Hotel, Ladies on Transit, and More

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10/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Extra Fizz

Extra Fizz: Bike Lane Opponents for Murray; Last Night's Mayoral Debate; and Clark Against Loo Deal

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED.Extra fizz: The mayor's race, density, and the loo debate.

10/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Murray Says McGinn Charges Amount to "Race Baiting"

Mayoral candidate Ed Murray responds to McGinn's allegation that he doesn't support affirmative action.

09/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn Camp Questions Murray's Commitment to Affirmative Action

Mayor Mike McGinn's campaign accuses his opponent, Ed Murray, of opposing affirmative action.

09/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City hall

Council Leans Toward Legalizing Ridesharing

The City Council leans toward taking a lenient approach toward legalizing and regulating ridesharing companies like Lyft and UberX.

09/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Light Rail Moves Forward, Housing Prices Jump, and More

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09/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Non-Mayor's Race Edition

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09/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Extra Fizz

Extra Fizz: Election Edition

Some extra fizz about the mayor's race, districts, and I-522.

09/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

The Small-Lot Menace

Once again, the Seattle Times misconstrues what's happening on small lots in single-family neighborhoods.

09/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Worker Rights, Biking History, and Wasted Potential

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09/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Charges Filed in Democratic Party Theft Investigation

The King County Prosecutor's Office has authorized the arrest of a former state Democratic Party official who allegedly stole $250,000 from the party.

09/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Tunnel Machine Moves 3 Feet, the Rent's Too Damn High, and More

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09/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Murray Proposes "Incremental" $15 Minimum Wage

Mayoral candidate Ed Murray proposes an "incremental" approach to raising the minimum wage, comparing the wage battle to his fight for marriage equality.

09/24/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: GMOs, Pot, and the County Budget

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09/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn's Election-Year Budget Full of Goodies

Mayor Mike McGinn proposes an election-year budget that's full of new expenditures.

09/23/2013 By Erica C. Barnett