Politics Washington's insurance commissioner will push for universal health coverage Mike Kreidler, Washington insurance commissioner. by Peter Lewis / October 23, 2007
Politics Why can't this environmentally aware city e-mail me my bill? You can pay your Seattle utlitity bill online, but you can't opt out of snail-mailed notices, and they won't alert you by e-mail when it's time to pay. Meanwhile, the private sector is well along the... by Peter Lewis / October 4, 2007
Politics Grocery workers accuse QFC of closing stores as union retaliation The company blames increased labor costs from Seattle’s hazard pay ordinance for forcing the closure of two stores. by Peter Johnson / April 12, 2021
Culture America's foolish detour into shopping malls Country Club Plaza in Kansas City: a neglected prototype. by Mark Hinshaw / April 8, 2012
Politics Messing with a park designed by a landscape master Dramatic night lighting at Counterbalance Park by Mark Hinshaw / April 3, 2012
Politics Recession is producing a needed reset on land use The Burien Town Square Project is an example of a local development where walking and transit are emphasized. by Mark Hinshaw / September 29, 2011
Politics Best of 2010: How to make urban alleys work An alley that works in Europe, using simple green plantings, and emphasizing the ornamental features of buildings. by Mark Hinshaw / December 25, 2010
Culture Lake Union Park: a first look at its design The new Lake Union Park by Mark Hinshaw / September 27, 2010
Politics Seattle's waterfront design team brings a bold vision The south part of the Central Waterfront, slashed by the Alaskan Way Viaduct by Mark Hinshaw / September 21, 2010
Politics Should Seattle allow big corporate signage on its skyscrapers? The view of Seattle's skyline from Bellevue College. by Mark Hinshaw / August 8, 2010