Politics So you want to be mayor? 10 things you should know Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn talks to the crush of media who came to witness the first same sex marriages. by Matt A. Fikse / March 4, 2013
Politics Smart card: What your ORCA never forgets ORCA cards tell all by Matt A. Fikse / February 12, 2013
Tech An NBA franchise is a field of dreams for hedging investments CenturyLink and Safeco Field could be joined by a sports arena. by Matt A. Fikse / May 13, 2012
Politics Euro crisis is gaining force The European flag flies outside the European Commission offices. by Matt A. Fikse / April 25, 2012
Politics Council on arena: Pass the sweeteners, please Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Matt A. Fikse / July 31, 2012
Politics Never mind the drones: The SPD already knows where you've been Seattle and Metro Transit police will step up their public-safety efforts along Third Avenue. by Matt A. Fikse / January 23, 2013
Politics Dispatch from the Inaugural Ball Crosscut sent Matt Fikse-Verkerk to Olympia last night to gauge the party - and the mood in the State Capitol as Jay Inslee and company celebrated his swearing in. by Matt A. Fikse / January 17, 2013
Politics Amsterdam sends a gay-marriage message to America Half a million line the Amsterdam canals for the gay-wedding celebration by Matt A. Fikse / August 2, 2009
Politics The Mayor's race: not making it easy for us undecideds Greg Nickels and Jan Drago, lookalike political allies by Matt A. Fikse / July 22, 2009