AltWeeklies Wire
Gov. Christine Gregoire's Red Scarenew
Why is an incumbent Democratic governor in a dark-blue state having such a tough time in her quest for re-election?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
10-06-2008 |
Politics
Rep. Jim McDermott Seems to be Skating to 11th Termnew
Despite predictions that Washington state's new top-two primary -- which allows two candidates to progress to the general election regardless of party affiliation -- might spell trouble for McDermott, Seattle's 10-term incumbent congressman still lacks a serious challenger for his 2008 run.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
08-04-2008 |
Politics
Cowboy Mike: The Ladykillernew
Armed with his guitar and cowboy persona, Mike Braae had a way with women. He also liked to strangle them.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
07-28-2008 |
Crime & Justice
I'm (Not) With Buseynew
Jeff Swanson looks, acts, and talks like Mr. Joshua. But the man you bought drinks for at the club ain't Gary Busey.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
05-12-2008 |
Culture
Can Taxpayer-Funded Political Campaigns Even the Scale?new
As always, Seattle is looking to match the progressive ideals of Portland and its Voter Owned Elections system -- but the plan doesn't look as pretty up close.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
04-14-2008 |
Politics
Are You Sure Your Delegate is Registered to Vote?new
Some counties aren't vetting their delegates to make sure they pass muster.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Washington's Flexcar Bill Out of Gasnew
The car-share tax exemption known as House Bill 2880, which supposedly had a lot of bipartisan support, is dead in Olympia, and prices are likely to go up.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-03-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Rating the Seattle Stops by Presidential Hopefulsnew
We're not Iowa, but candidates filled rock clubs and union halls for our cash and votes this year.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
01-07-2008 |
Politics
Urban Rangers Look & Smell Like Cops, But Don't Get Gunsnew
With more people living downtown, Mayor Greg Nickels wants to make central city parks safer, but the rangers aren't meant to be cops. According to the mayor's proposal, the rangers are supposed "to provide a friendly, welcoming presence" and educate people on park rules and regulations.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
12-10-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Why Jim McDermott Thinks Global, Disdains Localnew
Seattle's nine-term representative in the House seems more like an appointed ambassador of leftist good will than the elected representative of a Pacific Northwest city.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
10-15-2007 |
Politics
Does City Council Candidate Venus Velazquez Have a Race Problem?new
Or does Seattle?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
10-15-2007 |
Politics
Fort Lawton Freeze Tagnew
The trouble with trying to repurpose a $100 million piece of military property.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
09-18-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
De'Sean Quinn's Not Headed for a Seattle Racenew
Although he recently lost his bid for Tukwila City Council, the Seattle native and aide to King County Executive Ron Sims says he has no designs on packing up and heading north to test some friendlier political waters.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
09-10-2007 |
Politics
Why Is Peter Steinbrueck Obsessing Over Downtown Preservation?new
Does the Seattle city councilman think it'll lead to a higher office?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
08-20-2007 |
Politics
Seattle Recycles, but Its Investments Aren't Too Greennew
Retirement portfolio, $2 billion deep, isn't earmarked for socially conscious companies.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
08-13-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
