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For weeks now, the Punditocracy have been ladling out the conventional wisdom

For weeks now, the Punditocracy have been ladling out the conventional wisdom like soup. And when the political…

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For eight years Greg Nickels ruled over Seattle before being jilted by

For eight years Greg Nickels ruled over Seattle before being jilted by his public and replaced by Mike…

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The race for mayor grows more intriguing by the day, with a

The race for mayor grows more intriguing by the day, with a new poll out this morning that…

First off, it wasn’t a debate, even though CityClub billed it as

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First off, it wasn’t a debate, even though CityClub billed it as

First off, it wasn’t a debate, even though CityClub billed it as such. Second, the questions asked the…

Most political strategists are mightier than the Penn.

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There’s a lot of hullabaloo today over the new team Microsoft has

There’s a lot of hullabaloo today over the new team Microsoft has assembled. The Seattle Times writes breathlessly…

Installing fixed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits of 20 mph

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Installing fixed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits of 20 mph

Installing fixed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits of 20 mph has proved to be a huge…

It’s finally happening. Soon we will all feel the earth move –

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It’s finally happening. Soon we will all feel the earth move –

It’s finally happening. Soon we will all feel the earth move – and big Bertha, the world’s largest…

Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift shop on

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Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift shop on

Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift shop on South Jackson Street lies the nondescript…

When it comes to politics, there are advantages to incumbency. Perhaps the

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Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift on South

Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift on South Jackson, lies the nondescript campaign headquarters…

UPDATE: Another day, another press conference for the Ed Murray for mayor

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UPDATE: Another day, another press conference for the Ed Murray for mayor

UPDATE: Another day, another press conference for the Ed Murray for mayor of Seattle campaign. A day after…

As the saying goes, it takes money to make money. It also

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Mayor Mike McGinn suffered a couple of stinging setbacks today when a

Mayor Mike McGinn suffered a couple of stinging setbacks today when a major environmental group and the Seattle…

Those hoping to see a statewide transportation deal come out of the

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In the early afternoon of May 17, just four hours before the

In the early afternoon of May 17, just four hours before the deadline for filing, Seattle Council member…

Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants and policy advocates that

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Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants and policy advocates that

Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants and policy advocates that has attached itself to the fate…

It was a fruitful month for City Council member Bruce Harrell as

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It was a fruitful month for City Council member Bruce Harrell as

It was a fruitful month for City Council member Bruce Harrell as the man who has memorized every…

The Senate debates SSB 5034, making omnibus operating appropriations.

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If Seattle’s careworn mayor survives the August primary — as Ed Murray

If Seattle’s careworn mayor survives the August primary — as Ed Murray fully believes the city’s press release…

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The San Francisco Giants beat the NY Yakernnnand won the pennn.

The San Francisco Giants beat the NY Yakernnn and won the pennn.

“It sure sounds that way,” Seattle Councilmember Nick Licata half-jokingly told Seattle

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“It sure sounds that way,” Seattle Councilmember Nick Licata half-jokingly told Seattle

“It sure sounds that way,” Seattle Councilmember Nick Licata half-jokingly told Seattle Weekly yesterday. If the allegations are…

Break into this very pool!

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All right, I’m not ashamed to admit it: I sneak into pools

All right, I’m not ashamed to admit it: I sneak into pools at fancy hotels—and I’ve never been…

Update: Sarah Palin responds!A very persistent Republic High School senior with an

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Update: Sarah Palin responds!A very persistent Republic High School senior with an

Update: Sarah Palin responds! A very persistent Republic High School senior with an odd fascination for Sarah Palin…

If you’re looking for a mayor who can quote every line from

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If you’re looking for a mayor who can quote every line from

If you’re looking for a mayor who can quote every line from The Godfather—and who isn’t?—Bruce Harrell is…