News For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city. by Charles R. Cross / February 26, 2024
News Sawant declares victory following dramatic comeback Two weeks before election day, polling showed Egan Orion leading — but also that Amazon's contributions were going to be a problem. by David Kroman / November 9, 2019
Politics Don't touch that phone! It's Robo Dialer calling! The old telephone knew its modest place in our lives. by Casey Corr / November 5, 2007
Tech Most surprising Halloween costume tonight: a Wobbly In revolutionary Laurelhurst, a kid came to my door dressed in some sort of farmer outfit. What are you? by Casey Corr / October 31, 2007
Politics So what do you call Concerned Women for America? Concerned Women for America (CWA) by Casey Corr / October 31, 2007
Culture Bumbershoot is back — and returning to its weird roots After a three-year hiatus, Seattle’s music and arts festival is reborn with extreme pogo sticking, performance rituals, a cat circus and an emphasis on local bands. by Charles R. Cross / August 31, 2023
News Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments. by David Kroman / February 10, 2020 / Updated 4:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 2020
News How will the new hardline leader of the Seattle police union change its place in the labor community? Before losing in a landslide election this week, president Kevin Stuckey prioritized close ties with the King County Labor Council. by David Kroman / February 7, 2020
News King County's largest businesses weigh support for proposed payroll tax Expedia has come out in favor, but Amazon, Costco, Weyerhaeuser wait in the wings by David Kroman / February 3, 2020
Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm