State House Passes Bill Allowing Even-Year Local Elections
The Washington State House passed a bill allowing cities to move their elections to even years, when turnout is much higher. The bill still needs to pass the state senate to become law.
Dubicki: Hazbin Hotel, Good Omens, and Fixing Divine Error
We are all fighting Heaven now. Ray Dubicki reviews the show Hazbin Hotel and bids farewell in his final column.
A Christmas Market That Doesn’t Suck Is Still Elusive for Seattle
Holiday merrymaking should involve more whimsy, less rigmarole, and less price gouging.
Seattle still hasn't cracked the code to create a true Christmas market that...
How Fried Chicken Can Ruin Cities or Enrich Them
Clogging arteries is a fast food joint specialty, but good urban planning can get things flowing.
You may have seen in the news that some...
The NHL Winter Classic Can Accelerate Seattle’s Sonics Boom
Seattle’s big hockey Winter Classic success at the ballpark offers lessons to nightly sports on the other side of town.
Three Transit-Friendly Winter Dates to Ride Out Seasonal Depression
Do you and your partner dream of exploring the Tokyo subway together or taking a stroll through a pedestrian-friendly piazza? Are you living a...
Urbanist G.O.R.E. 2024!
The annual visit of the Krampus, bringing G.O.R.E. for the coming year. That is Goals to do, Obstacles to avoid, Resolutions to try better, and places to Explore.
Urban Art: Elevating Aesthetics and Cultural Identity in Cities
The term “urban art” describes visual art forms that are created by and representative of city dwellers. While you may see pieces in galleries,...