Handel would approve Through the snow and other adversities to a just-right performance of Messiah at Town Hall. by David Brewster / December 22, 2008
Politics Local politicians strike out in the cabinet quest The state has only had three cabinet posts in its history, a distinct underperformance. But consider one forgotten success story involving former mayor Dorm Braman by David Brewster / December 18, 2008
Politics Is Ron Sims catching a bus to D.C? Transportation may be his ticket out of King County Executive post by David Brewster / December 13, 2008
Politics Viaduct decision day is here Here's an early look at what might be the final two or three options for the Viaduct. The key meeting is 4:30 pm today at City Hall. by David Brewster / December 11, 2008
Politics A peace treaty for the Viaduct wars Under the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Seattle's waterfront. (Chuck Taylor) by David Brewster / December 10, 2008
Politics The (literal) elephant in the room At what point will the budget crunch facing cities start to become a decision-forcer in Seattle? by David Brewster / December 4, 2008
Politics Frank Chopp, urban visionary? Well, maybe not that. But his scheme for a park atop a Viaduct has an exciting counterpart in New York City that is proving a magnet for starchitects. by David Brewster / November 30, 2008
Politics Decision time for 2009 races in Seattle The mayor's race is narrowing, as Richard Conlin bows out. City Council open seats are attracting good talent by David Brewster / November 26, 2008
A good idea for the arts London's new mayor wants to distribute free electronic passes to museums, theaters, and sport centers. by David Brewster / November 25, 2008
Politics A rarity: an urban President Obama is a Chicago guy. And cities have figured out how to make a much better case to Congress. Mayor Greg Nickels is in the thick of this new action. by David Brewster / November 24, 2008