Morning Fizz

Is the King County Council Relevant?

Questions about the King County Council, the Seattle Times, and landlords.

08/09/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Editorial

Just How Silly Has Seattle's Lefty Rhetoric Become?

Public testimony at yesterday's council hearing was out of sync with reality.

08/03/2016 By Josh Feit

City Hall

New Survey Documents Workers' Scheduling Woes, Though Finds Majority "Satisfied" with Status Quo

Following up $15, city council continues to study secured scheduling legislation, though some workers said new rules aren't needed.

07/27/2016 By Spencer Ricks

Morning Fizz

Council Diversity? No Renters on Council Dais

City council members' financial disclosure forms, Pete Holmes's conflicted mission, and unionizing the $15 campaign.

05/24/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Jolt

'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Slams Sexist Reaction to SoDo Arena Vote

Samantha Bee introduces Seattle's starting five, the five council women who chose "ports before sports."

05/17/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

In Dramatic Vote, Council Rejects SoDo Sonics Deal

Maritime interests win out over new sports arena in 5-4 vote.

05/03/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Bikes Versus Cars: Parking Double Standard at Light Rail Stations

Paying for bike parking at light rail and voting for an NBA stadium?

05/02/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

New Housing Data Challenges Conventional Liberal Wisdom in Seattle

New rental market data, a new approach to drug addiction, and a new cause for labor.

03/22/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Working, Taxing, and Housing

Legislature debates two-thirds rule, council members focus on sexist work schedules.

02/15/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Skeptical Council Evaluates Mayor's Homeless Sweeps

City policy to clear homeless encampments comes under fire from council.

01/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

More City Hall Hires Cap Off Year for Urbanists, Socialists

Council staffs taking shape at city hall.

12/29/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Civil Rights Takes Center Stage at City Hall

New council members bring a new agenda to city hall, but does it include transit?

12/22/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

City Seeks to Regulate Airbnb, Council Scuttles Sawant's Bonding Plan for Housing, King County Elections Likely to Recount in West Seattle

Burgess says city needs to look at regulating Airbnb model.

11/18/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

Council Shoots Down Signature Sawant Budget Amendments

Twelve-week paid parental leave, municipal broadband, homeless shelter beds, and LGBTQ community center unsuccessful in big budget vote.

11/17/2015 By Josh Kelety

Afternoon Jolt

Council Committee Splits Vote on Rent Control

Rent control resolution will go to full council despite split vote.

09/17/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

Friday Likes and Dislikes: Council Candidates Discuss Gender and Racial Inequities

City council candidates try to solve racial and gender inequities in two-minute responses.

09/11/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

The Silent Majority

Supporters of HALA housing recommendations turn out in force at city hall public hearing.

09/10/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

Rob Johnson Addresses Outside Money, Seattle Teachers Strike

City council candidate Rob Johnson says he didn't promise anything to lobbying groups, and Seattle teachers strike over wages, school day length.

09/09/2015 By Josh Kelety

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: 'My Life in Google'

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/27/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Seattle's Very Own Gang of Four

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/22/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Seattle Met

City Council

Is the King County Council Relevant?

Just How Silly Has Seattle's Lefty Rhetoric Become?

New Survey Documents Workers' Scheduling Woes, Though Finds Majority "Satisfied" with Status Quo

Council Diversity? No Renters on Council Dais

'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Slams Sexist Reaction to SoDo Arena Vote

In Dramatic Vote, Council Rejects SoDo Sonics Deal

Bikes Versus Cars: Parking Double Standard at Light Rail Stations

New Housing Data Challenges Conventional Liberal Wisdom in Seattle

Working, Taxing, and Housing

Skeptical Council Evaluates Mayor's Homeless Sweeps

More City Hall Hires Cap Off Year for Urbanists, Socialists

Civil Rights Takes Center Stage at City Hall

City Seeks to Regulate Airbnb, Council Scuttles Sawant's Bonding Plan for Housing, King County Elections Likely to Recount in West Seattle

Council Shoots Down Signature Sawant Budget Amendments

Council Committee Splits Vote on Rent Control

Friday Likes and Dislikes: Council Candidates Discuss Gender and Racial Inequities

The Silent Majority

Rob Johnson Addresses Outside Money, Seattle Teachers Strike

PubliCalendar: 'My Life in Google'

PubliCalendar: Seattle's Very Own Gang of Four