Politics and Government

Leesa Manion Holds Razor-Thin Lead in King County Prosecutor Race, NPI Poll Finds

The race for King County Prosecutor couldn't be any tighter. Urbanist-endorsed Leesa Manion is up 32% to 31% over Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell...
Seattle City Hall sign and steps.

Commission Nears Final Seattle City Council Map, Sticks with Magnolia Split, Fixes Fremont Folly

On Monday the Seattle Redistricting Commission heeded the calls of city-wide community coalitions, moving on to the final phases of establishing the Seattle City...

Op-ed: Vote Yes on Seattle Prop 1 and 1B for Ranked Choice Voting

Democracy is under attack across America. Whether it’s voter suppression laws or election denialism, the power of the voter is in dire straits.  The best...

Restorative Justice is a Vital Component of Livable Urbanism

Last week I wrote about Pooja Vaddadi’s race to oust incumbent Judge Adam Eisenberg from the Seattle Municipal Court. Vaddadi contrasts her competence and...

General Election 2022: Notes, Endorsements, and Get Voting!

With only 13 days to go before the General Election, ballots are officially in the hands of Washington voters. This is your reminder that...
Cute Twitter posts, one rainbows saying "Don't set the state on fire." The other a leaping salmon saying "Live, laugh, lay eggs, and die."

Connecting DNR’s “Many Great Stories to Tell” Through Amazing Social Media

I first encountered the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Twitter account when it popped up on my feed, already uncommon for a...

Opinion: Career Public Defender Pooja Vaddadi Is the Obvious Choice for Seattle Municipal Court

Judicial challenger leads with competence, fairness, and restorative justice. Career public defender Pooja Vaddadi is running for Seattle Municipal Court Judge against incumbent Adam Eisenberg,...

Who Runs Seattle’s Public Restrooms?

A journey into the city’s soft gates and silos. Here's an interesting fact: Seattle has fewer 24/7 public restrooms than it does publicly financed stadiums. That...