Equity Legislature considers $12 minimum wage Watch: Lawmakers are divided over what would be best for the economy and job creation. by Robert Mak / February 5, 2014
Politics Inslee jumps into the minimum wage fight In his state of the state address, the governor says it will address economic inequity. Republicans worry about the effects on business. by Robert Mak / January 14, 2014
Culture City policies on police: Can our elected leaders make the calls? Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess. by Kent Kammerer / March 24, 2011
Equity For some of our homeless, why not managed campgrounds? Seattle's Hooverville, 1932 by Kent Kammerer / September 15, 2009
Equity A new librarian faces tough economic times Susan Hildreth, Seattle's new City Librarian by Kent Kammerer / May 18, 2009
Politics Why isn't the City of Seattle cutting more staff? So far, Mayor Nickels is sparing high-salary administrators and departments with strong unions. The reason: it's easier to cut services than personnel. by Kent Kammerer / May 4, 2009
Culture Hard times. What would Forrest Gump do? A child asleep in a box, Seattle Hooverville, 1933 by Kent Kammerer / April 7, 2009
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