3 Takeaways from Durkan’s 3rd State of the City Address
The Seattle mayor recently launched her 2021 reelection campaign. Yesterday’s speech offered a preview.
View ArticleAttention, Seattle Voters: Primary Ballots Are in the Mail
It actually counts this time. We swear.
View ArticleWashington Dems Ditched the Caucus. Will That Make Our Votes Count?
By switching to an earlier, mail-in voting system, the state’s Democratic leaders hope Washington becomes a primary season destination.
View ArticleComplimentary Wine in Your Airbnb Is... Illegal?
Pretty much. But a local short-term rental operator is pushing to change that.
View ArticleThe Washington Primary Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting
Super Tuesday didn’t end the Democratic race. It tightened it.
View ArticleWhy Did Washington Finally Get a Mask Mandate?
Wearing a mask divides some Washingtonians along party lines—but the reason behind the mandate is strictly apolitical.
View ArticleSeattle’s New Payroll Tax Is a Gamble
City council's latest business legislation levies companies the region is counting on to lead its recovery. Will they stay?
View ArticleSeattle's Summer of Protest for Black Lives: A Timeline
More than three months of calls for police to end brutality against Black and Indigenous Americans.
View ArticleThe Idea of Anarchist Seattle Is Central to Trump’s Reelection Bid
Reality? Not so much.
View ArticleCovid-19 Prevention Should Continue to ‘Dominate’ Behavior in Seattle
Don’t let political theatrics and some sunny stats trump science.
View ArticleHow Many People Have Turned in Their Ballots Already in King County?
We aren't messing around.
View ArticleIf You Miss Those 'I Voted' Stickers, Try This Local Merch
Those free stickers are cool. But they don't give out beer and sweatshirts at polling places.
View ArticleBummed about Biden? Celebrate These Local Progressive Wins
The president-elect's record shouldn't overshadow down-ballot triumphs for Puget Sound region progressives.
View ArticleShould Washington Embrace a Four-Day Workweek?
A bill to trim our 40-hour norm didn’t gain traction in Olympia this year. But a political backer and two early adopters say the pandemic may change some minds.
View ArticleDid Trump Lose or Gain Support in Washington?
Scouring the state’s election results now that they're officially official.
View ArticleA Very Serious List of Candidates for Seattle Mayor
City Hall chair swapping? Boring. Let's have some fun in 2021.
View ArticleHow Washington State Politicians Reacted to the U.S. Capitol Invasion
A harrowing day prompted plenty of response from local pols.
View ArticleWashington's Congressional Delegation Is a Big Deal Right Now
The women, specifically, are becoming national names.
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