Stories for Feb. 18, 2009

Suddenly, Mayor Nickels may have a serious challenger

Wed, Feb 18, 1:07 p.m.

City Councilmember Tim Burgess gets the bug, saying he'll decide on whether to enter the 2009 race for mayor within a few weeks. He's already trying out some campaign lines.

When will we get real about the local economy?

Wed, Feb 18, 1 p.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

One suggestion: highly paid state and local employees should have their pay frozen or cut

Canada and the U.S.: Dumb and dumber

Wed, Feb 18, 10 a.m.

By Knute Berger

When it comes to ignorance on evolution, America is still Number One!

Mr. Mayor: Can we afford our city payroll?

Wed, Feb 18, 6 a.m.

By Kent Kammerer

It's time to face the facts about coming cuts at City Hall. And will the high-earners suffer, or just the folks who tend the parks and fix the potholes?