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Singing Those PDA Blues
In a result as shocking as US Rep. Jim McDermott’s recent re-election, the Pike Place Market Constituency last…
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Decision time for third parties
Everything I know about third-party politics, I learned from Herman Kirsch. When I was growing up, Mr. Kirsch…
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Illegal after the fact
A county judge swats the City of Shoreline for instant lawmaking in a horse racing case.
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AS IF THE NATIONAL media’s shabby treatment of Seattle wasn’t bad enough, that Snow Falling on Cedars guy…
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Home improvements
Mayor Schell's modest housing agenda: many small tweaks and a boost to the market.
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The debutant
Our new mayor unveils a wonkish, well-balanced staff, an upbeat agenda—and his first trial balloon.
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Mark’$ buck$
The Mark Sidran for Mayor campaign is rolling in the May money. Sidran for Seattle reported more than…
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Kiss kiss, build build
Deadlock no more: A last-minute compromise yields a city housing agenda.
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HEY! GIVE US BACK our firemen! That’s what New York City residents must have been thinking as they…
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His values are your values
OK, here’s the scenario: The neighborhood planning group on First Hill says keep on-street parking on Madison Street…
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Port race = money chase
If you decide to run for Port Commission, make sure you have lots and lots of money. That’s…
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Nickels getting “mo”
Yes, Virginia, there is momentum in politics. Ask Greg Nickels, who is edging to the top of the…
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Where are Mark’s bucks?
OK, the guy’s bound to get plenty of votes come September, but why is the Mark Sidran for…
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THERE IS NO surer sign of recession than pennies in the tip jar. That’s the impression listeners of…
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Our new council: Get used to it
After seeing a stunning six open seats contested in the last two City Council elections, Seattle voters had…
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WAS PATRICK EWING secretly jealous of the great publicity ex-teammate Ruben Patterson got after his rape conviction? How…
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Where’s Nate?
Based on the all-staff memo, you’d think you should wish Nate Caldwell a nice vacation. Dated March 2,…
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Building trust the public/private way
It’s a tough job trying to give the city’s public/private partnerships that stamp of respectability. Ask the members…
