Stories for Oct. 29, 2008

New tax for KeyArena? A big maybe

Wed, Oct 29, 6:14 p.m.

In sending positive signals back to the NBA, the City of Seattle might be jumping the gun on its hopes for a share of the local hotel tax, which could also be needed for an expanded Convention Center.

Sausage Links, lands commissioner harassment edition

Wed, Oct 29, 3:22 p.m.

By Clark Fredricksen

If you have a history of making inappropriate comments to women — for God's sake — take care not to make additional inappropriate comments to women who happen to be reporters, lest you lose your lands commissioner race.

A tax surprise after the election?

Wed, Oct 29, 1:36 p.m.

By David Brewster

It's not what you're thinking. Instead it's a form of value-added tax, with elements of an income tax, with strong appeal to business. It's kinda NEAT.