Crosscut articles of the past 10 days with the most clicks.
Crosscut articles of the past 10 days with the most reader comments.
Crosscut blog posts of the past 10 days with the most clicks.
Posted Fri, Nov 20, 6 a.m.
It's happened twice before Mike McGinn's victory. Both Mayors Charles Royer and Wes Uhlman learned from early mistakes, regrouped, and mastered the challenging job.
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Posted Mon, Nov 16, 6 a.m.
Everywhere, the independent voters are gaining, but not here. An analysis of the problems some solution-seeking centrists faced, and how Susan Hutchison and Joe Mallahan failed on the candor tests.
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Posted Thu, Nov 12, 6 a.m.
How much latitude does a new mayor have in changing course and leadership at Seattle City Hall? Here's a road map along with some particular suggestions for a couple too-large-to-govern departments.
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Posted Wed, Nov 11, 6 a.m.
A longtime Seattle political consultant offers Mayor-elect McGinn his "13 Golden Rules for a Smooth Transition."
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Posted Tue, Nov 10, 6 a.m.
A new "Seattle Speaks" show begins tonight, broadcast live from Town Hall. But budget trouble could mean the elimination of at least two positions next year.
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Posted Mon, Nov 9, 6 a.m.
Seattle's new mayor will have to learn some "team of rivals" lessons.
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Posted Wed, Nov 4, 10 a.m.
Two Crosscut writers, having declared their political druthers, report from last night's events.
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Posted Mon, Nov 2, 6 a.m.
Ten encouraging developments, plus four little worries. It only seemed like an inconsequential election season, but the omens were quite good for life after Nickels.
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Posted Wed, Oct 28, 6 a.m.
I have no answer yet about how to vote in the Seattle mayor's race. Like a lot of people, I'm still working it out.
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Posted Tue, Oct 27, 6 a.m.
As part of a 10-year project, the city is gradually changing its street signs from green to brown. Our resident "address nerd" surveys the damage.
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Posted Thu, Oct 22, 6 a.m.
In a year of change, the choices are getting easier as Election Day approaches.
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Posted Wed, Oct 21, 6 a.m.
One reason not to vote early in Seattle: From here to election day is an eternity, especially with two mayoral candidates like Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn.
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Posted Tue, Oct 20, 6 a.m.
A new study shows Seattle-area tunnel projects are very likely to break the budget. But the nature of most mega-projects also suggests the Viaduct surface option wouldn't be exempt from cost problems either.
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Posted Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 p.m.
The Showbox dresses up for the city's inaugural music awards program, honoring KEXP, Quincy Jones, Fleet Foxes, and others. Even the restrooms smelled nice.
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Posted Wed, Oct 14, 6 a.m.
Our writer, talking with the Seattle mayoral candidate, comes away impressed by his small-C catholicity and Northwest values.
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Posted Tue, Oct 13, 6 a.m.
Volunteers, artists, and an absentee landowner are together creating a P-Patch honoring the father of the University District Street Fair.
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Posted Tue, Oct 13, 6 a.m.
Better yet, Seattle's next mayor should make sure all high school students spend a year working. It's the best thing he can do to prepare them for adulthood ... and boost graduation rates too.
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Posted Fri, Oct 9, 6 a.m.
Does the Seattle Way limit progress? Rather, our habits of stubborn public criticism have mostly saved us from follies and boondoggles.
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Posted Thu, Oct 8, 6 a.m.
Mossback's low-cost, low-impact solutions to chronic civic problems.
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Posted Tue, Oct 6, 6 a.m.
Without taking a position on the mayor's race, a leading Seattle neighborhood activist offers some advice for the winner. For starters, fire the bodyguard and get out there among the people.
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Posted Mon, Nov 16, noon
It's all there on the Seattle website, if you can decipher it.
MOREPosted Tue, Nov 10, 9:12 a.m.
The nearly 100-year-old "city beautiful" plan for the city, never adopted, still holds a worthy reminder.
MOREPosted Mon, Nov 9, 10:07 a.m.
Overheard in a cafe, the voters speak. Examples: Have you ever been broke? Can you change diapers?
MOREPosted Sat, Nov 7, 3 p.m.
In Washington, voters showed less anger than a renewed sense of realism.
MOREPosted Thu, Nov 5, 10:22 a.m.
In the mayor's race, the slow process of counting mail-in ballots has left the candidates frozen.
MOREPosted Fri, Oct 30, 6 a.m.
The City Council tries an irregular maneuver on the Mercer West project, leaving opponents (and the new mayor) little chance to weigh in.
MOREPosted Tue, Oct 27, 3:34 p.m.
Our can't-miss endorsement. After all, he's not Greg Nickels.
MOREPosted Mon, Oct 26, 4:07 p.m.
Pro- and anti-tunnel advocates each showcase their disaster scenarios.
MOREPosted Tue, Oct 20, 11:17 a.m.
One reason not to vote early in Seattle: From here to election day is an eternity, especially with two mayoral candidates like Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn.
MOREPosted Mon, Oct 19, 3 p.m.
WIth a new Sightline report predicting cost overruns on plans to replace the Viaduct, it's a good time to revisit the Times columnist's perceptive framing of the debate.
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