Afternoon Jolt

Tuesday Jolt: New WSDOT Director

Gov. Jay Inslee's transportation director pick could signal a new direction for historically highway-centric department.

02/19/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Reproductive Parity and Party Loyalty

Our daily roundup.

02/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Hanford Leaks and Education Reforms

Our daily roundup.

02/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed about the McGinn narrative, and the McGinn narrative.

02/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is For Crank

GOP Leader Says Reproductive Rights, Guns Are Minor Issues. So What Does He Consider Major Issues?

GOP senate leader Mark Schoesler says reproductive rights and gun-control bills should take a back seat this session to weightier economic issues. The C Is for Crank takes a look at some of his other priorities.

02/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Dope, Dancing, and Divorce

Our daily roundup.

02/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Afternoon Fizz: Reproductive Parity Act Reintroduced

Third time's the charm? State senators re-introduce Reproductive Parity Act.

02/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed in Bellevue and Olympia.

02/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

A Cola Q&A with Peter Steinbrueck

PubliCola sits down with mayoral contender Peter Steinbreuck.

02/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Puget Sound Bike Share to Launch in 2014

Puget Sound Bike Share plans to launch next year with 500 bikes.

02/12/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Waiting Periods and Weekday Service

Our daily roundup.

02/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

McGinn: Council Members "Play Politics with Public Safety"

Mayor Mike McGinn, defending his initial opposition to police monitor, accuses council members of "playing politics with public safety."

02/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Testing Kids and Holding Up Appointments

Our daily roundup.

02/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Election 2013

McGinn Defends Arena Review, Hansen Property Purchase

In a PubliCola Q&A, mayor Mike McGinn defends the city's review of potential arena site, says the city "kept quiet" during investor Chris Hansen's land buys to avoid "killing the deal."

02/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Streetcars, Postmarks, the Arena, and Drones

Our daily roundup.

02/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Slashing Wages and Selling Papers

Our daily roundup.

02/06/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Report: State Needs New Revenue to Backfill $2.3 Billion Shortfall

A new report from the lefty Washington State Budget and Policy Center suggests new revenues to pay for an estimated $2.3 billion state funding shortfall.

02/06/2013 By Erica C. Barnett