City Hall

McGinn Announces Reelection Bid Amid Sonics Rumors

Amid rumors that investor Chris Hansen is poised to buy the Sacramento Kings, Mayor Mike McGinn announced his reelection bid today.

01/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Hobbs, Litzow to Reintroduce Reproductive Parity Act

Republican Steve Litzow joins Democrat Steve Hobbs in reintroducing legislation that would require insurers that cover maternity care to also cover abortions.

01/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Rumor: Sacramento Kings Finalizing Sale to Seattle

Rumors are flying that Seattle is finalizing a deal to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle, securing an NBA team for the new arena.

01/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Media

Little Nickel Publisher Buys Seattle Weekly

Little Nickel, community newspaper publisher Sound Publishing buys Seattle Weekly from Village Voice Media.

01/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Public Financing for Campaigns, College

Our daily roundup.

01/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Group Forms to Promote Dense Single-Family Housing

A new group, Smart Growth Seattle, is promoting denser development on small lots in single-family neighborhoods.

01/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Exit Interviews and a Seller's Market

Our daily roundup.

01/07/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs: The Minimum Wage, Washington's New Congressmen, and More

Our daily roundup.

01/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

On Conflating "People" with "Drivers"

When reporters assume drivers are the only road users that matters, it's no wonder they see stories from behind a windshield.

01/04/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Fiscal Cliff Averted, Marriages Loom

Our daily roundup.

01/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

The Death of Zipcar

Rental-car behemoth Avis' purchase of Zipcar means the end of carsharing as we know it.

01/03/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Car-Sharing and Cost-Sharing

Our daily roundup.

01/02/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Article

One Question for Nick Licata

City Council member Nick Licata has endorsed Peter Steinbrueck in his bid for mayor. We asked why.

12/20/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Fighting Homelessness, Ignoring Violence Against Women

Our daily roundup.

12/19/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

And Steinbrueck Makes Six

Peter Steinbrueck makes it official, joining the ever-more-crowded race for Seattle mayor.

12/19/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

The C Is for Crank

Why We Need Occupancy Limits

Why we still need to limit the number of people who can live in a single unit.

12/18/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Good News for Bikes, Bad News for Transit

Our daily roundup.

12/18/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Former Council Member Steinbrueck Running for Mayor

Former City Council member Peter Steinbrueck sends out a call for endorsements for his 2013 mayoral bid.

12/18/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Floating Homes, Footprints, and Finances

Our daily roundup.

12/17/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

On Other Blogs Today: Tragedy in Connecticut, Development in South Lake Union

Our daily roundup.

12/14/2012 By Erica C. Barnett