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Earlier today, Alan Gottlieb got a call from a member of his

Earlier today, Alan Gottlieb got a call from a member of his Bellevue-based Citizens Committee for the Right…

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It looks like Larry Phillips might be able to use that anti-Sims

It looks like Larry Phillips might be able to use that anti-Sims campaign after all–or parts of it…

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After a parade of witnesses from both sides of the payday loan

After a parade of witnesses from both sides of the payday loan fights asked state senators to consider…

Payday lenders would be required to establish a statewide database to track all borrowers: their incomes, how many loans they have outstanding.

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The Secret to Passing a Payday-Loan Reform Bill

Make sure everyone hates it.

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See, this is a heroine.I was in Portland this weekend so I

See, this is a heroine.I was in Portland this weekend so I missed the great Harry (as in…

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King County Ombudsman Amy Calderwood today found that city council candidate Jessie

King County Ombudsman Amy Calderwood today found that city council candidate Jessie Israel improperly used her position as…

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Stranger News Editor Erica C. Barnett took a deal this morning to

Stranger News Editor Erica C. Barnett took a deal this morning to avoid trial and dodge a criminal…

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From the STimes, our former Gov. Gary Locke will appear in DC

From the STimes, our former Gov. Gary Locke will appear in DC tomorrow to explain just why the…

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For a year now, City Council members, led by Sally Clark, have

For a year now, City Council members, led by Sally Clark, have talked up publicly financed elections. And…

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Professional ShredderAttorney General Rob McKenna’s going to help you shred ’em. Hoping

Professional ShredderAttorney General Rob McKenna’s going to help you shred ’em. Hoping to prevent identity theft, McKenna’s office…

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Everyone has the occasional trouble with the law and the cross-town rival

Everyone has the occasional trouble with the law and the cross-town rival news editor (and former SW writer),…

Early Top Pot Investor Cries Foul

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Early Top Pot Investor Cries Foul

An artist claims she’s entitled to the spoils of the entire company’s good fortune, not just the Cap…

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The King County Executive’s race is heating up. Dow Constantine’s campaign says

The King County Executive’s race is heating up. Dow Constantine’s campaign says he’s raised about $50,000 since announcing…

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The state Attorney General today filed two charges of vehicular assault against

The state Attorney General today filed two charges of vehicular assault against King County Assessor Scott Noble. Witnesses…

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Admit it, we’ve all been tempted to find out who when we

Admit it, we’ve all been tempted to find out who when we see that little ad in our…

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As a rule I’m willing to cut deep into a night of

As a rule I’m willing to cut deep into a night of good sleep for one of the…

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An early investor in Top Pot Doughnuts has filed suit, claiming the

An early investor in Top Pot Doughnuts has filed suit, claiming the owners defrauded her of her stake…

A former Microsoftie, Hunter is the gatekeeper to new taxes.

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Medina Rep to the Rescue

Will a "Republicrat" ex-Microsoftie carry King County's water all the way to the Executive's seat?

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Bob Ferguson announced his candidacy for re-election to the King County Council

Bob Ferguson announced his candidacy for re-election to the King County Council today. Does that mean he’s still…

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My first city election here, in November 2007, seemed a bit of

My first city election here, in November 2007, seemed a bit of a snoozer. Tom Rasmussen ran unopposed,…