Politics Will the City Council swallow Ed Murray's ride-share plan? Councilmember Mike O'Brien has concerns about insurance standards and wants more time to look over recently brokered legislation. by Bill Lucia / July 11, 2014
Politics City Council considers bigger hotels along Seattle waterfront The City Council is thinking about sweetening the pot for hotel developers as part of Seattle's downtown waterfront redevelopment. by Bill Lucia / July 9, 2014
Politics Council repeals ride-share regulations An ordinance that took months to craft is scrapped so the Council can move forward with compromise plan brokered by the Mayor's Office. by Bill Lucia / July 7, 2014
Politics Seattle City Light's Carrasco: "I apologize." Seattle City Light CEO Jorge Carrasco by Bill Lucia / July 3, 2014
Politics Mayor kicks off summer of safety with Central District crime walk The mayor looks for neighbors to tell the city what they need to build safe communities. by Bill Lucia / July 3, 2014
Politics Democrats pick new Seattle state representative Zack Hudgins, Sam Hunt, Larry Springer, Jamie Pedersen by Bill Lucia / December 3, 2013
Politics Proposal could shake up top Seattle police ranks City Councilman Bruce Harrell, during an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Bill Lucia / December 3, 2013
Politics Biweekly Seattle trash pick ups: A stinker? The changeover from once-a-week service could save Seattle Public Utilities money and cut down on garbage truck traffic. Some customers aren't so sure. by Bill Lucia / December 3, 2013
Politics Proposal for height rezoning near Mount Baker station raises controversy An aerial view of the region that will be affected by a height rezoning proposal. by Bill Lucia / November 27, 2013
Politics SeaTac $15 wage win tempered by recount, legal hurdles SEIU Local 6 president Sergio Salinas speaks at a Nov. 26 Yes! for SeaTac press conference about election results. by Bill Lucia / November 26, 2013