Urbanism

Pedestrian Chronicles: No Stadium Access from Stadium Light Rail Station

Light rail would make more sense if it was pedestrian-friendly.

03/14/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Supplemental Budget Deal Reached, Tough Decisions Still Loom

Legislature passes mid-term budget while ignoring K-12 mandate.

03/13/2014 By Josh Feit

City Hall

Minimum Wage Task Force Co-Chair Says Discussions are "On Track"

Labor leader David Rolf, co-chair of the mayor's $15 minimum wage task force, says the committee is ready to talk about "the hard part."

03/12/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Pot Amendments

Medical marijuana patients and cities try to amend pot bill in final week of session.

03/10/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Seattle Schools Superintendent Jose Banda Urges Legislature to Pass Teacher Evaluation Bill

Banda wary of losing $2.8 million in funding.

03/07/2014 By Josh Feit

Urbanism

The Pedestrian Chronicles: The Pike-Pine Corridor

The Downtown Seattle Association promotes a new plan to connect the waterfront to Capitol Hill.

03/06/2014 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: The Stick-it-to-Medina Provision

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED: Sen. Jamie Pedersen's gotcha amendment.

03/04/2014 By Josh Feit

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That the Latest Transportation Proposal Reverses the Transit/Roads Split

Something weird we noticed about Sen. Tom's transportation proposal.

03/04/2014 By Josh Feit

Urbanism

Pedestrian Chronicles: Building Bell Street Park

Growing up by slowing down.

02/28/2014 By Josh Feit

That Washington

Mexican Immigrant-Turned-Microsoft Exec Steps Up to Challenge DelBene

Pedro Celis, a pro-immigration reform, but otherwise conservative, Republican, announces campaign for 1st Congressional District.

02/27/2014 By Josh Feit

That Washington

Washington Post Follows Up on Congressional Pledges to Forgo Salaries During Shutdown

WaPo confirms that most of Washington state's delegation lived up to their pledges. They're still waiting to hear from Rep. McMorris Rodgers, though.

02/27/2014 By Josh Feit

Urbanism

Metro Measure is About Something Bigger Than Saving Bus Service

A unanimous bipartisan vote reflects King County solidarity.

02/25/2014 By Josh Feit

Urban Upgrade

Dow Constantine Will Save Metro If the Legislature Won’t

The King County executive is going it alone. Call it tactical localism.

02/25/2014 By Josh Feit

Urbanism

Pedestrian Chronicles: Vegan Heavy Metal Version

Highline reopens hippie health food kitchen.

02/21/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Banking on Sen. Murray to Secure $38 Million Waiver Looks Risky

Murray spokesman says there are no assurances.

02/20/2014 By Josh Feit

One Question

One Question for This Weekend's Legislative Town Halls

Suggested line of questioning for your state house legislators.

02/20/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Campaign Finance Disclosure Bill Fails in GOP Senate

Despite bipartisan support, Democratic bill for full campaign finance disclosure dies in Senate.

02/19/2014 By Josh Feit

One Question

One Question for Mike O'Brien on Incentive Zoning

Mike O'Brien says the new data suggest it's time to "reevaluate" incentive zoning, but maintains that the anecdotes he hears tell a different story.

02/18/2014 By Josh Feit

Opinion

Isn't it Weird That: Incentive Zoning Edition

A weird thing we've noticed about the city's incentive zoning policy to spur affordable housing.

02/17/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

MCC Says It's Finally Ready to Talk Transportation

Republican transportation leader Sen. Curtis King sends letter to Democrats.

02/13/2014 By Josh Feit