Politics Does Portland owe Mayor Adams an apology? An alt-weekly writer looks beyond the squabbling around his city's mayoral 'cluster-kerfluffle.' by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / February 2, 2009
Portland's cool has its cost Portland is good at turning down-and-out neighborhoods into hot spots. If only we could keep a repair shop or two alive right next to the spa, gallery and bistro. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / February 2, 2009
Politics A process that needs to progress: decision-making in Seattle A cross-section of the proposed deep-bored tunnel replacement for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. by Kent Kammerer / January 13, 2009
They also serve who labor long at City Hall Take the case of Bob Morgan, whose job has been to make legislation clear to the City Council and the citizens before it gets voted on. by Kent Kammerer / January 5, 2009
Politics 2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 4 Supporters of Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Gregoire in downtown Seattle before the polls closed. by Kent Kammerer / December 29, 2008
Politics Memo to city pols: times are tough 'Hammering Man' is a cheerless drudge. by Kent Kammerer / December 21, 2008
Equity Charlie and me Total homeless and unstably housed youth in King County, according to 2014 "Count Us In" survey. by Kent Kammerer / November 26, 2008
Politics Another way to help President Obama Barack Obama announcing his candidacy in Springfield, Ill., with the historic state house as backdrop. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / November 6, 2008
Politics Too cozy with developers? The problems with Seattle's planning department A sea of cranes. (Crosscut Flickr contributor <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/xine/'>Christine Howard</a>) by Kent Kammerer / June 16, 2008
Culture Appraising the Deborah Jacobs revolution at Seattle libraries The Central Library in downtown Seattle. (Chuck Taylor) by Kent Kammerer / April 24, 2008