Stories for Jan. 25, 2010

Humor: Corporations gain a new weapon

Mon, Jan 25, 3 p.m.

First it was political spending. And now the right to bear arms? The Supreme Court can't do enough for big business.

Council, mayor: You first. No, after you

Mon, Jan 25, 2:07 p.m.

Politeness reigned supreme as Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council sat down to talk about his surprise seawall replacement bond issue. Unless the show of mutual respect was a front, it was possible to see the beginnings of compromise and even collaboration.

Crosscut Tout: No electric guitars at new festival

Mon, Jan 25, 1:27 p.m.

By Travis Hay

GreenNote, a new entry in Seattle's crowded music-festival season, aims to promote environmental awareness.

Changing fast, after Massachusetts' earthquake

Mon, Jan 25, noon

By Ted Van Dyk

The scramble is on, and not all Democrats are using the same new playbook. Here's a look at banking legislation, health-care reform, and deficits.

Olympia lawmakers eye Oregon for tax lessons

Mon, Jan 25, 2 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

As Oregon voters this week vote on two tax-hike measures, the Washington legislature watches for signs indicating whether tax increases could fly in their state.