This Washington

Overwhelming Public Support May Not Be Enough for Gun Control Bill

Sponsor says off-the-charts polling numbers don't help.

03/06/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Local Government Must Approve

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring coal, gravel, light rail, drones, and McGinn. Plus PubliCola gets a shoutout from the Washington Post.

03/06/2013 By Morning Fizz

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

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, in South Lake Union, and in Snohomish County.

03/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Oeno Files

A Shakeup at the Golden Grapes

Twenty-nine Woodinville winemakers blind tasted a bunch of wines (including their own) and rumor has it the results were very unexpected.

03/01/2013 By Julie H. Case

Probing Questions

Who Are Seattle's Rising Culinary Stars?

We have some opinions. We also want yours.

03/01/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Travel Plans

Hey Seattle, Where Are You Going?

We asked Ethan Stowell, Rick Steves, Ryan Lewis, and more: What are your 2013 vacation plans?

02/27/2013 By Anna Chatilo

Opinion

Upgrade the Contract

Four principles to consider as the Seattle Schools contract negotiations begin.

02/27/2013 By Sara Morris

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Email Maelstrom

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the coal train, tolling, biking, lost revenue, and the SPD

02/27/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Connecting Education Spending to Student Learning

To make sure our students are ready for the challenges of college and career, we must do a better job of preparing them.

02/25/2013 By Chris Korsmo, Jana Carlisle & Shannon Campion

Opinion

The Times They Are a-Changin'

The Seattle Times makes its inevitable transition to a firewall model.

02/25/2013 By Sandeep Kaushik

Opinion

Are the Republicans Sneaking Up on the Democrats in the Messaging War?

Halfway through the session now, the Democrats pass a pro-choice bill, the Republicans pass workers' comp legislaiton

02/22/2013 By Josh Feit

Article

Extra Fizz: Three from Olympia

Republicans help pass DREAM Act out of committee today and help repeal telecom tax break, while Democrats push for transit funding.

02/21/2013 By Josh Feit

Article

The Top Things to Do in March 2013

It’s APRIL in March. Plus: Michael Chabon and Sherman Alexie search for meaning at Seattle U.

02/20/2013 By Laura Dannen

Article

Baked Bed Bugs

The ZappBug oven cooks unwanted pests away.

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That ...

Some weird things we noticed in Olympia and in the Seattle Times.

02/18/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit