Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Spoiler Alert

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring the state of the city, inside jokes, and the environment.

02/20/2013 By Morning Fizz

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 about the McGinn narrative, and the McGinn narrative.

02/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Article

Beard-Grooming Tips for Mike McGinn

To commemorate March’s Beard and Stache Fest, we suggest facial hair options for the embattled mayor.

02/15/2013

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Some weird things we noticed in Bellevue and Olympia.

02/13/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Must-Watch Video

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring rebuttals, positions, and expenses.

02/13/2013 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

McGinn: Council Members "Play Politics with Public Safety"

Mayor Mike McGinn, defending his initial opposition to police monitor, accuses council members of "playing politics with public safety."

02/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Election 2013

McGinn Defends Arena Review, Hansen Property Purchase

In a PubliCola Q&A, mayor Mike McGinn defends the city's review of potential arena site, says the city "kept quiet" during investor Chris Hansen's land buys to avoid "killing the deal."

02/08/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Asked About His Qualifications

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: amateur porn, non-existent backlashes, bad speeches, and campaign finance.

02/06/2013 By Morning Fizz

On other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Coal, Reimbursements, and "Legitimate Rape"

Our daily roundup.

01/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Isn't It Weird That

Isn't It Weird That...

Pot investments, PDC enforcements, and strange bedfellows.

01/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That ...

A couple of weird things we noticed about the arena, the Republicans, and Steinbrueck supporters. And a cool thing too.

01/24/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Harrell's Candidacy Further Diminishes McGinn's Chances

A former McGinn supporter argues that Bruce Harrell's entry into the mayor's race further diminishes the mayor's already dwindling chance for reelection.

01/16/2013 By Yusuf Cabdi

Afteroon Jolt

Afternoon Jolt: Burgess Says SPD Chief Diaz Should Go

The day's winners and losers.

01/15/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

City Hall

A Cola Q&A with the Latest Mayoral Contender, Bruce Harrell

City Council member Bruce Harrell, jumping into the mayor's race today, says incumbent McGinn "doesn't have a clue."

01/15/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Thursday Jolt: Two Losers—McGinn and Murray.

The day's winners and losers.

01/10/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

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

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: McGinn Announcement, Tom Showdown

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: McGinn, Tom, and gongs.

01/09/2013 By Moring Fizz

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The Understatement of the Year

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: Team McGinn on the phone, Rodney Tom in the house, a gun buyback, and more.

01/08/2013 By Morning Fizz

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