City Hall

Public Campaign Finance Plan Is Moving Forward

The city's elections commission votes next week on a public campaign-finance recommendation to the council.

03/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: The Tunnel, the Federal Budget, and the State's Tolling Problem

Our daily roundup.

03/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Extra Fizz: "For Your Neighborhood's Survival"

Neighborhood activists mobilize against a proposal to encourage density near transit service.

03/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Council Committee to Discuss What to Do About "Small-Lot" Houses

The city council's planning committee gears up to discuss how the city should regulate the development of tall, skinny houses on small lots.

03/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Socialist Candidate for City Council, Higher Salaries for Port Commissioners, and More

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03/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Density Opponents Pushing Back Against Pro-Transit Strategy

A change to city law that would encourage "transit communities" gets pushback from neighborhood activists.

03/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Mayoral Candidate Burgess Rolls Out "Fix It First" Transportation Plan

In an attempt to differentiate himself from current Mayor Mike McGinn, challenger Tim Burgess says he'll fix potholes and sidewalks before focusing on flashier transportation priorities.

03/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Backyard Cottages, Bus Service, and the Federal Budget

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03/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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Mayor's Race Campaign Finance Fizz

More numbers from this year's mayoral race.

03/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Seattle Rep. Jessyn Farrell

One question about transit funding for state Rep. Jessyn Farrell.

03/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Hoops, Taxes, Sunshine, and Education

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03/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Extra Fizz: Seattle, State Settle Towing Debate

The city of Seattle and the state come to an agreement on towing rates.

03/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question About aPodments

One question about density and aPodments for city council member Sally Bagshaw.

03/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

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On Other Blogs Today: Nuclear Leaks, Wannabe Voters, Budget Cuts, and More

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03/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

More Mayoral Poll Stats

More stats from yesterday's poll on the mayor's race.

03/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Partisan Gridlock and Backyard Cottages

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03/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

City Could Put Moratorium on aPODments

City council member Tom Rasmussen may propose legislation that could halt development of so-called "aPODments," the modern version of boarding houses.

03/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

New King 5 Poll Shows Tough Race for McGinn

A new KING 5 poll shows Mayor Mike McGinn with just 15 percent support in a hypothetical nine-way election lineup that includes former King County executive Ron Sims.

03/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Mayor, Council Spar over Parking Rate Change in Chinatown

In a duel over data, council members spar with the mayor over his decision to lower parking rates in Chinatown.

03/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Closing Loopholes, Ousting the Executive, and Mending Fences

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03/06/2013 By Erica C. Barnett