News The Showbox building is now a landmark. But will it remain a music venue? While the designation by the city's Landmark Preservation Board protects the building, it has no control over how the property is used. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 17, 2019 / Updated at 3:13 p.m.
Politics Defying Durkan, council directs extra soda tax money to low-income programs The new legislation requires that the revenue be spent on designated programs that serve the communities most impacted by the tax. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 22, 2019 / Updated at 9 p.m.
News Smoke shops brace for impact of temporary ban on vaping products — and wonder what’s next As the effects of a state ban on some e-cigarettes settle in, an industry that has grown accustomed to big changes contends with another. by Jake Goldstein-Street / October 15, 2019
Medina Mayor Michael Luis: If I Were Mayor Mayor of Medina Michael Luis by Michael Luis / May 21, 2013
Politics Growth game: Housing prices challenge Puget Sound Row houses in north Seattle by Michael Luis / November 30, 2014
Politics Local growth is strong, healthy and ... a bit surprising There's a lot of change and growth on the Eastside. by Michael Luis / July 1, 2014
Tech California: Always shining a bit brighter than Seattle Sunrise over the Golden Gate Bridge by Michael Luis / June 19, 2014
Tech Is Seattle's real advantage how adorable it is? A view of Downtown Seattle from Kerry Park on Queen Anne (March 2015) by Michael Luis / March 10, 2015
Politics Tired of growth? Be careful what you wish for Seattle sees lots of moving days like this one (2005). by Michael Luis / August 12, 2014
Tech Seattle's tech boom is just getting started An Amazon building under construction earlier this year: Seattle's tech boom could be poised for takeoff. by Michael Luis / November 14, 2016