Tech Midday Scan: Amazon takes center stage for 'Times' series The courtyard outside the Van Vorst Center on Terry Avenue N. offers seating for Amazon employees and the public. by Peter Jackson / April 2, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Monday's top stories around the region The state's highest-grossing liquor store, at 7th Avenue and Bell Street in downtown Seattle. by Peter Jackson / October 10, 2011
Culture Midday Scan: Wednesday's top stories around the region A young Howard Schultz talks with Norm Rice. by Peter Jackson / October 5, 2011
Politics Midday Scan: Tuesday's top stories around the region Seattle's mounted police unit faces criticism from the city council for sapping funding. by Peter Jackson / September 20, 2011
Politics Midday Scan: Monday's top stories around the region Sen. Patty Murray by Peter Jackson / September 12, 2011
Tech City's Roosevelt plan could scare other neighborhoods Jim O'Halloran of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association moderates at a planning meeting. by Kent Kammerer / July 27, 2011
Politics Burning holes in the state's indoor-smoking ban Lawmakers are considering a special exemption for cigar lounges, eyeing potential revenue but turning a blind eye to the health effects of the legislation. by Peter Jackson / May 23, 2011
Culture Nanny state: Must Seattle mandate paid sick leave? The city would do better to promote the idea of paid sick leave for all workers. That would be a lot closer to real leadership. by Kent Kammerer / May 18, 2011
Culture Government by Tweet Do you 'Like' the Seattle City Council? by Kent Kammerer / April 28, 2011