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Predictions for a jittery 2013

Tue, Jan 1, 6 a.m.

By David Brewster

The age of anxiety continues in local politics and our economy. Here are some guesses on how elections and key institutions will play out in the new year.

Art vs. transportation: Greyhound move hits an obstacle

Tue, Dec 18, 12:01 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

Facing eviction next spring from its Stewart Street terminal, Greyhound has come up against an unlikely roadblock in its search for a new Seattle home. It's a standoff the city has seen before.

King County buys itself a railroad track

Thu, Dec 13, 6 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

The county plans to purchase a big chunk of the Eastside rail line. What next?

The Daily Troll: Dollars for southend schools. A better 3rd Avenue? Heart, Quincy Jones win rock honor.

Tue, Dec 11, 4:22 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

What, we can actually win Race to the Top money for local schools? McGinn, Constantine team up on 3rd Avenue safety. The Rock Hall of Fame recognizes Seattle greats.

The Daily Troll: Vetting county council wannabes. UWTV to tackle public affairs? Marriages in Seattle and nation.

Fri, Dec 7, 4:10 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Constantine seeks advice on a new King County Council member. An answer from the UW to Robert Mak departure?

Election 2012: Tale of 2 counties, 2 Americas

Fri, Nov 9, midnight

By Anthony B. Robinson

King County and northeastern Oregon's Wallowa County are two very different places that I know and love. The way they voted tell us a lot about the changing Pacific Northwest and the nation.

Eastside politics: 50 shades of blue?

Wed, Oct 24, 8 p.m.

By Knute Berger

Once a strong Republican enclave, the Eastside is undergoing a shift from Red to Blue. But it's also incubating a new, centrist shade featuring pragmatic and aggressive political centrism that opens opportunity for Democrats, the GOP and independents.

Chris Hansen weighs a new option for bringing back Sonics

Fri, Oct 19, 10:14 a.m.

By Art Thiel

At Tuesday's Crosscut editorial board meeting, the would-be arena developer lets a new option slide for bringing back Seattle's basketball sweethearts.

Transcript: Mariners' execs tell the bigger story behind arena opposition

Fri, Oct 12, 6:30 a.m.

By Art Thiel

Art Thiel probes the issues with the Seattle Mariners' CEO Howard Lincoln and the club's legal counsel, Bart Waldman.

The Mariners explain their case against a new SoDo sports arena

Fri, Oct 12, 6:30 a.m.

By Art Thiel

In an exclusive interview, M's CEO Howard Lincoln explains the team's position against the arena, a stand that has generated fury among many Seattle sports fans.

Race: one problem with electing judges

Sun, Oct 7, 10 p.m.

By Gabriel S. Galanda

In a contest with a candidate who was repeatedly described as unqualified, the state's first Latino-surnamed justice, praised by Republicans and Democrats, lost in most counties but was saved by big support in a number of areas. What does that say about our system of picking judges?

Why stories of compassion matter to Seattle

Wed, Sep 12, 12:01 a.m.

By Gary Davis

"Hunger Games"? How about "Compassion Games"? A new effort will build on the community's resources and a 2008 visit by the Dalai Lama to make a difference.

Competing with the state: A fool's game for foot-ferries?

Thu, Aug 30, midnight

By C.B. Hall

Foot-ferries to the Kitsap Peninsula have had a hard time competing with Washington State Ferries' monolithic schedules. With Kingston bowing out, is there still room for passenger-only ferries?

Three legislators give the arena a cautious green light

Thu, Aug 30, midnight

By State Sen. David Frockt, Rep. Eric Pettigrew, Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles

Kohl-Welles, Pettigrew, and Frockt urge the Seattle City Council to take advantage of developer Chris Hansen's plan. The Sonics, they say, don't have to mean fouling the Port.

Washington needs a more powerful governor

Tue, Aug 7, 11:13 a.m.

By Jason Mercier/Washington Policy Center

Too many statewide elected representatives mean less accountability to Washington voters on education and other local issues. Why the governor should be holding the reins.