Morning Fizz

Early Ballot Returns Give Democrats Big Lead in Key State Senate Battles

Good news for Democrats on early ballot returns, city budget news today, and sad news about state Republican senator Andy Hill.

11/02/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Republican Senate Fires State Transportation Director Lynn Peterson

Democrats accuse GOP of election year move for surprise firing.

02/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The Bike Wars and the Pot Wars Continue

Caffeinated news featuring environmentalists vs. environmentalists and pot revenue vs. pot revenue

04/02/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Jolt: Senate Committee Passes Republicans' Education Plan

Critics say Republican plan would put services in jeopardy.

01/15/2015 By Bernard Ellouk

Afternoon Jolt

Isn't it Weird That: State Senate Honors Evans

The anti–income tax GOP honors former governor Dan Evans, an income tax crusader.

01/14/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Alternative Party Candidate Makes Solid Showing Against Seattle Status Quo

Caffeinated News featuring Suburban Republicans, N. Seattle Republicans, and Microsoft Republicans.

11/06/2014

Extra Fizz

Non (2014) Election Fizz: Forget About Reichert...

Now that 2014 is over, here's some caffeinated news about future elections.

11/05/2014

Post

Polling from Key Washington Districts Spells Bad News for Democrats

Obama and Inslee numbers in 28th, 42nd, and 45th, don't bode well for Democratic hopes.

11/03/2014 By Josh Feit

Election 2014

Is a Democratic Surprise Brewing in This Washington?

The popular gun control initiative may explain surprising Democratic turnout numbers so far.

10/31/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Microsoft Makes Its GOP Allegiance Clear

Caffeinated News featuring Microsoft's $30,000 decision.

10/29/2014

Afternoon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: The Sen. Andy Hill Version

The day's winners and losers.

10/28/2014 By Afternoon Jolt

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Opportunity for Exploitation

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: microhousing amendments, rejecting amendments, and rejecting GOP spin

09/08/2014 By Morning Fizz

One Question

One Question: What's Up with SEIU 775's GOP Endorsement?

Despite endorsing the GOP state senate budget leader in a key race, SEIU 775 gives big to Democratic state senate PAC.

08/25/2014 By Josh Feit

This Washington

SEIU Issues Statement on GOP Endorsement

The progressive union explains why it bailed on Democrats in key state senate race.

08/22/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Friday Fizz Likes and Dislikes

Like or Dislike? We can't decide. Torn up about zoning, endorsements, and public space.

08/22/2014 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Nagging Backstory

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring underwhelming numbers, surprising job description, and nagging backstory.

08/20/2014 By Morning Fizz

Election 2014

Parks District Increases Numbers; Dems Don't

Parks District looks even better after second batch of votes counted; Democrats look worse.

08/06/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: What Sawant Hopes to Accomplish

Caffeinated news and gossip featuring Carrasco, aPodments, exaggerated voters' guide claims, and transit equals safety

07/23/2014 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Friday Fizz Likes & Dislikes

What we really think about this week's news.

07/18/2014 By Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: A Tax Preference Logic Chain

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the Boeing tax break, your city ID card, and a Democratic gambit.

07/15/2014 By Morning Fizz