Politics Taking the long view, the Muni League investigates the Port of Seattle After the devastating state auditor's report [PDF], an ongoing Justice Department investigation, and the Port of Seattle's internal review of its own operations, the Municipal League's announcement... by Peter Lewis / February 13, 2008
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 Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Beyond crackerjacks: 10 ways to fix Safeco Field What's worse than the Seattle Mariners' record? A fed-up super-fan's top 10 list of easy Safeco improvements. by Peter Lewis / July 26, 2013
Tech Seattle to Comcast: Answer the phone! Comcast customers: Tired of waiting in on-hold hell. by Peter Lewis / June 24, 2013
Culture A long wait for Seattle P-patches The City of Seattle P-patch on Queen Anne Hill. (Peter Lewis) by Peter Lewis / June 19, 2008
Politics Landlords mobilize as City Hall considers rental-housing inspections Apartment buildings on Capitol Hill. by Peter Lewis / June 4, 2008
Culture Vanity profanity! The 600 license plates banned by the state Get it? "Bite me." (Photo illustration by Chuck Taylor) by Peter Lewis / July 23, 2008