Opinion Voting rights, representation and the future of democracy in the nation's fruit basket Yakima's population is nearly half Latinx, yet it took a tumultuous voting rights battle to open the door to more Latinx elected officials. Now the city council has just one. by Nikkita Oliver / January 7, 2020 / Updated at 11:43 Jan. 7, 2020
Politics After 15 years, Seattle’s radical experiment in no-barrier housing is still saving lives Once derided as "bunks for drunks," 1811 Eastlake pioneered a harm-reduction model that other cities now emulate. by Erica C. Barnett / September 25, 2019
Opinion Seattle's progress was at a standstill in 2018. Will this year be any different? Despite the turbulence of recent years, we can make the power of the people felt for good in Seattle and King County. by Nikkita Oliver & Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr. / December 29, 2018
Politics Jolt: "This is highly misleading" Dave Gering talks to the Seattle City Council by Erica C. Barnett / June 7, 2012
Politics Jolt: The city's $780,000 annual arena subsidy CenturyLink and Safeco Field could be joined by a sports arena. by Erica C. Barnett / June 6, 2012
Politics Jolt: Inslee inconclusive; Cascade compelling Sound Transit built a parking garage in Burien. by Erica C. Barnett / June 5, 2012
Politics Morning Fizz: Not able to settle on a candidate Darcy Burner by Erica C. Barnett / June 4, 2012
Politics Jolt: Contributions and cab rates Friday's winners and losers. by Erica C. Barnett / June 1, 2012
