On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Linking the States, Advising the Mayor, and More

Our daily roundup.

03/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

I'm Not So Optimistic

The real news from yesterday's Elway Poll on transportation: People are selfish, even when they shouldn't be.

03/05/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

One Question for Mike O'Brien

The debate over affordable housing in South Lake Union heats up, with an unlikely cast of characters.

03/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Sick Workers and a Dysfunctional Congress

Our daily roundup.

03/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed in Olympia and Seattle.

02/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Pontoons and Payday Loans

Our daily roundup.

02/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Cracks, Coal, and Cheap Parking

Our daily roundup.

02/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

I Don't Cry for You, Mercer Island

Mercer Island residents continue to demand special treatment from the state—this time, an exemption from I-90 tolls.

02/27/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Bananas, Budget Cuts, and Bellevue

Our daily roundup.

02/26/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: The Minimum Wage and Sequestration

Our daily roundup.

02/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Afternoon Fizz: City Could Link Pension Plan with State's

The city could link its pension plan with the state's, under a new plan being considered by the legislature.

02/25/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Phone Books, Rhetorical Backflips, and the Scandal that Keeps on Giving

Our daily roundup.

02/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Friday Jolt: The Arena Lawsuit

The day's winners and losers.

02/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Judge Tosses Arena Lawsuit

A King County Superior Court judge rules in favor of the city of Seattle on the arena, shutting down arguments that the arena agreement violates environmental law.

02/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Why the Bike Tax Is a Bad Idea

Why a proposed $25 tax on bike sales is a terrible idea.

02/22/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Bike Taxes, Payday Loans, and "Lying Whores"

Our daily roundup.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't it Weird That ...

Isn't It Weird That ...

A few weird things we noticed about the proposed state transportation package.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Article

Extra Fizz: Three From Seattle

Extra Fizz: Three from Seattle.

02/21/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

House Transportation Leaders Propose $10 Billion Funding Package

State house transportation leaders propose a roads and transit funding package that includes a 10-cent gas tax, new local options, and an increased hazardous substance tax.

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Article

How the SoDo Arena Could Decide the Mayor’s Race

Chris Hansen’s $490 million proposal has become an issue of civic pride versus fiscal responsibility.

02/20/2013 By Erica C. Barnett