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
Politics Two ways to make deep cuts in government services A passenger ferry (King County) by David Brewster / November 23, 2008
Politics Coming this spring: a tax increase How to pass a tax increase with everybody saying they're against it. by David Brewster / November 21, 2008
D-Day for the Viaduct Speaker Chopp's solution of an integrated structure may have just been priced out of consideration. by David Brewster / November 20, 2008
Politics A better idea for Detroit Don't bail the automakers out, and don't bankrupt them. Use the government's purchasing power to transform them to the green economy. by David Brewster / November 15, 2008
Politics Developer Greg Smith may run for Seattle mayor Seattle developer Greg Smith. by David Brewster / November 12, 2008
Politics Team McGinn, 1.0 The mayor-elect sends signals about his administration's coming approach. by David Brewster / December 1, 2009