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Constantine

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    King County Jail Death: Female Inmate Dies One Month After Feds OK Jail Safety Reforms

    A month after Justice Department investigators gave final approval to civil rights and life-saving reforms at King County Jail, another inmate has died. The death this week comes six months after the jail suicide of another inmate that occurred during the federal monitoring period - one of five pris ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    How Is King County Spending $1.4 Million to Combat Latino Gangs?

    ​This week's feature story, "Meet Mr. Buzzard," focuses on one man's remarkable efforts to prevent young Latinos from joining street gangs and convince active members to cut ties with their crew. Of course, there is also a much larger anti-gang initiative underway across King County. As mentio ... More >>

  • News

    October 12, 2011

    King County's Growing Latino Gang Problem

    Why the answer to this "war" is a tatted-up ex-con named Mr. Buzzard.

  • News

    September 7, 2011

    Dow Constantine's Gang Fight

    How hyperbole helped scare up money to tackle a growing problem.

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    Anti-Israeli Ads on Metro Buses Are a Masterstroke of Viral Advertising

    ​The cost for the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign to purchase four weeks of advertising space on 12 King County Metro buses for an ad the group wants to run that's critical of U.S. support for Israel was $2,760. But the amount of local and national buzz created by the controversial ads is l ... More >>

  • News

    September 8, 2010

    Slipping Out of Darkness

    Three years after the U.S. Justice Department demanded changes at the King County jail, some dangerous conditions remain.

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2010

    Unions Announce Deal With King County to Forgo 2011 Raises

    ​The deal still has to be ratified by vote, but 500 workers represented by the Washington State Council of County and City Employees have tentatively agreed to forgo their guaranteed cost of living increases this year. With his proposed sales .2 sales tax on hold until November, King County Ex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2010

    Old Guys Battle Babies Over King County Sales Tax Increase And Win (For Now)

    Sorry, baby. Your cuteness is not swaying the council.​Former King County Assessor Harley Hoppe, wearing an American flag tie, shuffled to the podium in King County Council chambers this afternoon to say the council shouldn't be considering enacting a 0.2 percent sales tax without a public vot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2010

    Plans for a New Jail To Be Put On Hold, But Seattle Won't Get Its Money Back

    Because you didn't want to break in a new bunk anyway.​King County Executive Dow Constantine just made everyone who prefers not to live near a correctional facility very happy. How? This morning, he and Mayor Mike McGinn announced that plans for a proposed new jail would be put on hold. Expl ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2010

    The COLA Challenge

    Can Dow Constantine get a tax hike passed without concessions from county workers?

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    Dow's Dilemma: How to Pass a Sales Tax Hike When County Staff Won't Take Pay and Benefit Cuts

    King County LibrariesLambert says no taxation without union concessions.​In a likely preview of the upcoming political campaign, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert says that if unions aren't willing to take pay or benefit cuts, she'll vote against County Executive Dow Constantine's propos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Dow Constantine Explains Your Property Tax Increase

    Look! Dow baked us a pie!​"As real estate values have dropped, there is a natural expectation that your property taxes should drop as well. However, this may not be the case." But, Dow, didn't we have something special between us? (Sniff.) Doesn't our vote mean anything to you? What happened ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Mayor Mike McGinn Flexes His New Muscles, But How Strong Is He Really?

    ​Even before Mike McGinn's adorable children swore him in as Mayor of Seattle, he was making cuts. McGinn says he will get rid of 200 of the more than 900 political appointee positions left over from the Nickels administration. He also got a jump on the requests from reporters for salary inf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Election Night '09: Get a Snack at No on 1033

    Seattle Chamber's George Allen is relieved Tim Eyman's latest went down in flames, and you should be too.​ Party: No on 1033 Location: Edgewater Hotel, one floor below Constantine-fest. Mood: The sparse crowd heaved one collective sigh of relief. Drink of Choice: This wasn't so much a haven f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Election '09: Maybe THIS Time We'll Trigger That Mayoral Race Recount

    FlickrIs it getting hot in here?​At the 4:30 announcement today, the leaders from yesterday were all still holding position, which means most of the things we declared the most important races of this year are decided. R-71 looks good to pass, I-1033 faces all-but-certain defeat, and Dow Const ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    Election Night '09: Mayor's a Toss-Up; Dow Wins; I-71 Passing, 1033 Failing; Holmes, Bagshaw, O'Brien Lead

    ​Dow Constantine jumped out front early tonight over Susan Hutchison in the King County executive contest and almost immediately declared victory, as initial Election 2009 results were released. "I'm preparing to be your new executive," said Constantine (right). Hutchison, fighting back a sne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Lawyer for King County "Jane Doe" Who Filed Complaint Against Dow Constantine Blocks its Release

    FlickrJust what do those documents say about Dow Constantine?​We've got a mess on our hands here, folks. Let's try to untangle it. Earlier today, conservative blog Sound Politics posted that they, along with Seattle Times reporter Keith Ervin, had been tipped off about a complaint filed again ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    To Hutchison, "Environmentalist" Means Someone Who Doesn't Believe in Global Warming

    ​Someone get King County Executive candidate Susan Hutchison a dictionary. Because, apparently, she has no idea what's meant by the word environmentalist. A week after finding out that she actually does support something like Tim Eyman's I-1033, we're now learning, thanks to the ever-muckrack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Seattle Transit Blog Points, Stares at Susan Hutchison

    Seattle Transit Blog commenter TrikeTike gestures towards King County Executive candidate Susan Hutchison (out of frame).​Last week, King County Executive candidate Dow Constantine's campaign got its hands on the oppositional research equivalent of a wet dream. In a video of her speech to cons ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Hutchison: My Opponent is Partisan. That Partisan Think-Tank I Support? Not so Much

    ​Yesterday, Dow Constantine's campaign got their hands on one peach of a video. In it, opponent Susan Hutchison confirmed what everyone already knew: That the moderation of her views in the past year has nothing to do with how she actually feels and everything to do with getting elected. At a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2009

    State Dems Just Want to Remind You: Hutchison's a Republican

    ​State Dems chair Dwight Pelz just kicked out an e-mail asking people to "Save King County." He quickly lists some of County Executive hopeful Susan Hutchison's Republican ties--donations to Mike Huckabee and George W. Bush--and says she's anti-environment and anti-choice. But as SW noted two ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Hutchison Brings More People to Her, But Still No Plan for King County

    ​Susan Hutchison's campaign spokesperson Jordan McCarren sent out a press release last night titled: "Susan Unveils Bi-Partisan Plan to Reform King County." The unveiling, was scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning at the Westin. But Hutchison revealed no plan. Instead, Lt. Governor Brad Owen and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Dowza! Constantine Climbs (as Does McGinn)

    The new election numbers are out, and greenie-faves Dow Constantine and Mike McGinn are getting a big boost from the late voters. Constantine, who had been down roughly 37% to 22% on Tuesday night, climbed to within about 6.5% of Hutchison--it's now 33.27% to 26.72%--less of a landslide than tweeted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2009

    And Bouncing Back to the King County Race, Dow's Up

    Constantine's creeping up on Hutchison in the vote tally.​Unlike the nail-biter Mayoral race, the final two in the fight to be the next King County Executive is settled. But it's worth noting that in as of 4:23 today, Dow Constantine closed the gap separating him and Susan Hutchison a little m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    If You Aren't Running for Office, It's All Doom and Gloom at King County

    Kurt Triplett, Harbinger of Doom​King County is facing a $100-plus million deficit over the next two years. But to watch Larry Phillips' recent ad, you'd think things are honky-dory; so bright in fact, we've gotta wear shades *wink*! The rest of the Executive hopefuls aren't necessarily so chi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    Phillips Tramples on Constantine's Territory, Declares His Love for Maury Island

    Glacier Northwest​The Seattle Times reported this morning that Glacier Northwest, which runs a controversial mining operation on Maury Island, sent a 17-page letter to state Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark saying they intended to ignore his request that the company suspend operations. So nat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Triplett Jumps on Anti-Ferry Bandwagon (Kinda). Which, Unlike Those Seeking to Replace Him, Actually Means Something.

      Add Kurt Triplett to the list of county exec wannabes seeking to stop the fledgling King County Ferry District at its dock. Only Triplett isn't really a wannabe; he holds the office vacated by HUD honcho Ron Sims on an interim basis -- so his proposal, which would maintain existing foot ferry ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2009

    The Plot to Sink the Water Taxi

    Political pirates want to beach the new mosquito fleet before it gets started.

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2009

    Ross Hunter Wants to Buy Everyone Bayliners on the County's Dime

    Remember when Laura Onstot proposed buying every West Seattleite a jet ski to deal with the impending viaduct redo? You thought that was pretty funny, right? County Exec candidate Ross Hunter doesn't; he just ratcheted up his attack on the would-be Mosquito Fleet by releasing a document which argue ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    Water Taxi Rockin', Connelly & I Squawkin'

    As if the mere idea of reestablishing King County's woebegone mosquito fleet weren't brilliant enough to set such a plan in motion, the Elliott Bay Water Taxi is fucking crushing it with its ridership numbers thus far this year. Per a Ferry District press release, "The King County Water Taxi had an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Hutchison Speaks, Calls for Cuts

    Animosity can take so many forms.Nearly shouting to be heard over the sound of screeching bus brakes outside Benaroya Hall this afternoon, Susan Hutchison said that if elected the next King County Executive, she'll slice the executive staff and initiate a hiring freeze. She also says she'll look for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Lowsan Huntretdell for King County Executive

    From last night's forum in North Bend. If only we could smoosh them into one super candidate.One thing politics watchers keep bringing up (there should really be a fantasy league for this) is how impressive the field of candidates for King County Executive is. All of the five major players have seri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    Susan Hutchison Makes First Appearance for the Cops

    While her four male, Democratic companions were attending forums and mixers over the last month, Susan Hutchison says she was out talking to constituents, trying to get a sense for what the county needs. But this morning, she finally joined her fellow candidates on a stage before the King County Pol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2009

    Up Close & Personal With Ross Hunter

    I attended Washington Ceasefire's annual luncheon at the WAC this afternoon as a guest of Pam Eakes, my former boss at Mothers Against Violence in America who was being honored as the organization's Person of the Year. My chair was the closest to the podium, so when Rep. Ross Hunter, also being ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2009

    Divvying Up the King County Dems

    On June 6, the day after the filing deadline, the King County Democrats endorsement committee will meet to decide who, if anyone, to endorse for King County Executive. So last night, over Cinco de Mayo margaritas and nachos in Renton, Ross Hunter, Fred Jarrett, Dow Constantine and Larry Phillips sta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Thursday, April 30

    One of my favorite local pop bands, Hey Marseilles, plays the Crocodile tonight with Palmer Electric Co. and Cataldo; that starts at 8 p.m. and costs $10. There's also a Willie Nelson tribute night at Conor Byrne's around 9 p.m.. For someone like me who's always thought the guy was a better songwri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2009

    Sleepy Sun

    Thursday, April 30

  • News

    April 8, 2009

    The Water Taxi Remains a Virgin Voyage

    But mini-beers could be in the offing.

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2009

    The Water Taxi: Where Every Voyage Is a Virgin

    This Sunday, the King County (née Elliott Bay) Water Taxi will mark its inaugural voyage of 2009 by offering passengers free rides and refreshments. Conspicuously absent from the refreshment table will be a staple -- perhaps the staple -- of the seafaring lifestyle: alcohol. What's an Argosy crui ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    Doesn't Anyone Want to Run for County Council?

    The King County Executive's race is heating up. Dow Constantine's campaign says he's raised about $50,000 since announcing his candidacy. Larry Phillips quickly pointed it out when Constantine once ducked out of a meeting early. And of course there's still rampant speculation about who else might ge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2009

    Dow Constantine and My Foray Into Politics

    Dow Constantine, lamp, Krist Novoselic on statge Bumbershoot 1997. Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. It was in 1995 that I really started working on political issues with Seattle's music community. As far as state and local government went, it seemed like we were alwa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2008

    Duff McKagan: An Enlightening Trip (Abroad)

    Dow Constantine, lamp, Krist Novoselic on statge Bumbershoot 1997. Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. It was in 1995 that I really started working on political issues with Seattle's music community. As far as state and local government went, it seemed like we were alwa ... More >>

  • Film

    January 2, 2008

    Seattle Weekly PickHe Was a Quiet Man: Christian Slater Goes on a Rampage

    Dow Constantine, lamp, Krist Novoselic on statge Bumbershoot 1997. Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. It was in 1995 that I really started working on political issues with Seattle's music community. As far as state and local government went, it seemed like we were alwa ... More >>

  • News

    October 24, 2007

    Transit Proposal Failure Might End the South Park Bridge

    Minneapolis bridge collapse has locals thinking about the 76-year-old icon.

  • News

    October 24, 2007

    Who's Claiming the Stonehenge Puzzle?

    Burglar apprehended with County Council members' knickknacks.

  • News

    November 22, 2006

    Primary Killer

    Be afraid, be very afraid: IRV has infiltrated a major Washington county—and may quickly spread here.

  • Film

    May 17, 2006

    Cracked Code

    There's no room for surprise in this hoax.

  • News

    October 29, 2003

    Clip & Vote

    The condensed guide to our political wisdom.

  • Arts

    May 2, 2001

    I do, I don't

    A difficult proposal from ACT.

  • Arts

    August 12, 1998

    High Marx

    All this, and Groucho too? That's what I call entertainment.

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