Stories for March 19, 2008

At City Hall, a showdown over historic preservation

Wed, Mar 19, 10 p.m.

By Knute Berger

Trouble is brewing as critics and defenders of Seattle's landmarks process prepare to face off at a public meeting. Meanwhile, a lawsuit over the recent designation of a Ballard diner hangs over the debate.

Why Washington's new top-two primary will produce more challengers

Wed, Mar 19, 8:27 a.m.

By David Brewster

The Supreme Court ruling yesterday, allowing Washington state to have a "top-two" election system, is being deplored by the state's political parties. Not surprising, since they lose some control over who gets to run for partisan office. But the real impact may be on empire builders such as Speaker Frank Chopp.