Morning Fizz

Teachers Support Agreement, 43rd District Endorsements, Q&A with Council Candidate Lisa Herbold, City Passes on Affordable Housing Dollars

City council candidate Lisa Herbold on affordable housing, parking, and Mayor Murray.

09/16/2015 By Josh Feit

City

O'Brien Sets Aside Blanket Linkage Fee, Promotes Housing Compromise

Murray and O'Brien roll out legislation for inclusionary zoning and commercial linkage fee.

09/01/2015 By Josh Kelety

Afternoon Jolt

Driver Stands by Charge that Uber Retaliated Against Him for Union Activism

Pro Union Driver provides documents disputing Uber's claim he was uninsured.

09/01/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Council Applauds Shared Parking Pilot Project, Court Upholds $15 Minimum Wage at Airport

Caffeinated news featuring parking and paying.

08/20/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

More Independent Expenditures and Angst in City Council Races

Oil and Port Interests back O'Brien opponent

07/28/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The 65 Percent

HALA committee's stunning comparison to Portland checks out.

07/27/2015 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

With Sharp Drop in Pod Apartment Production, HALA Report Calls on Council to Revisit Regs; O'Brien says it's not a Priority Right Now

DPD numbers show a 97 percent drop in pod apartments since new regulations approved last summer

07/17/2015 By Josh Kelety

City

Murray, O'Brien Champion Affordable Housing Plan

Murray unveils housing recommendations and another big compromise

07/13/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

With Single Family Zones and Commercial Development in Spotlight , Mayor Murray Set to Release Housing Recommendations Today

Mayor gets O'Brien on board with plan which includes a different approach to developer fees

07/13/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Poll Shows Support for Seattle Transpo Levy, Council Shows Lack of Support for Density

07/07/2015 By Josh Feit

City Hall

O'Brien Calls for Audit of Affordable Housing Program

O'Brien concerned zoning loophole widely abused, costing city needed affordable housing dollars

06/30/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

Alignment (and Philosophical) Battle at Sound Transit Board Meeting

Urbanists challenge suburban leaders to think long term.

06/25/2015 By Josh Kelety

Morning Fizz

City Investment Board Finds Fossil Fuel Free Index Outperforms S&P 500

Despite dismissing divestment, city's own numbers show benefit

06/22/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The War on Density

Council committee passes a series of amendments to limit density.

06/17/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Council's Antidensity Amendments Put First Task Force Recommendations to Test

Rasmussen amendments threaten to undo housing affordability committee recommendations.

06/16/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Rising Rents and Detaining Kayaktivists

Caffeinated news featuring city council member Mike O'Brien, the comprehensive plan, and historical context

06/15/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

A Text Exchange with Mike O'Brien; Plus KIRO Gets Facts Wrong in Parking Story

Caffeinated news featuring parking facts and zoning texts with Mike O'Brien

06/02/2015 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Defending Shell Lease, Maritime Industry Sends Angry Letter to Mayor Murray

Caffeinated news featuring letters and endorsements

05/07/2015 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Following Oregon's Lead in the 'Backyard Cottage Renaissance'

Today's picks for civic nerds

04/23/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: What to Do on Earth Day, Plus a Climate Change Exclusive

Today's picks for civic nerds

04/22/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh