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
Politics How the 2020 census could alter state politics The recent election has quickly shifted attention to 2018 and the partisan balance in Congress. by Bill Stafford / January 3, 2018
Politics How budget cuts could dull Washington's international edge Federal budget cuts could threaten one of Washington's longstanding tools for maintaining its strength as a global competitor. by Bill Stafford / April 17, 2012
Politics Japanese lessons on the art of economic rebounding Canal City, a shopping complex in Fukuoka, Japan. by Bill Stafford / October 24, 2011
Politics Losing ground in the research race UW researchers deploy the Sea Spider in Admiralty Inlet. by Bill Stafford / September 27, 2011
Politics Gearing up Seattle to compete in the international game Bill Stafford, Seattle's world citizen by Bill Stafford / January 2, 2011
Politics A modest observation about the Tea Party's economic 'thinking' Who's got the money? by Bill Stafford / August 21, 2011