On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Parking Politics, Women in Washington, and More

Our daily roundup.

07/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

New Pot Rules: The Uncharted Territory of Brownies, Free Samples, and the "Hash Issue"

As the city prepares for legal recreational pot sales, plenty of questions remain.

07/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Bellevue, Bikesharing, and Blaring Boaters

Our daily roundup.

07/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Candidates Talk Safe Streets at Livable Streets Forum

The candidates for mayor talk safe streets—and get in a few barbs—at this week's Livable Streets mayoral forum.

07/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Unsustainable Savings, Roads and Transit Redux, and More

Our daily roundup.

07/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Murray is Only Mayoral Candidate to Get Muni League's Top Rating

The King County Municipal League bestows its only "outstanding" rating in the mayor's race on state Sen. Ed Murray, one of Mayor McGinn's top challengers.

07/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Extra Fizz: State Fines Tunnel Firm for Stormwater Pollution

State department of ecology fines Seattle Tunnel Partners for discharging pollutants into Seattle storm drains.

07/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: CRC Dead, Shen Endorsed, McQuaid Located

Our daily roundup.

07/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

How to Pick a Mayor

A primer on Seattle's primary election.

07/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

City Proposes New aPodment Regulations

The city's department of planning and development issues recommendations on tiny apartments, tall and skinny houses.

06/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Crumbling Bridges and Bikesharing Hurdles

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06/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

The Claws Come Out at Neighborhood Mayoral Forum

At a neighborhood group-sponsored mayoral forum, the candidates toss accusations and assign blame.

06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Gun Buyback Dustup, Transfer Envy, Immigration Reform, and More

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06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Transportation

Sound Transit Rolls Out Eight Downtown-to-Ballard Rail Options

Sound Transit rolls out eight potential routes for light rail or streetcar connecting Ballard to downtown Seattle.

06/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Metro, Lyft, and Fishy Business

Our daily roundup.

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Panel Approves Encampment Expansion Bill

The city council's housing committee approved legislation expanding the areas of the city where temporary homeless encampments are allowed, to the chagrin of some homeless advocates who say they're being "redlined."

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Car Warrior Orcutt: "Sad" When Bikers Die, But What About the Drivers?

State Rep. Ed Orcutt, who led a parade of GOP amendments to the house transportation package, says motorist safety should come first, before cyclists or pedestrians.

06/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett