Politics
Mallahan wins labor endorsement
King County Labor Council executive secretary Dave Freiboth texted that Seattle mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan has won the labor organization's much-sought endorsement.
McGinn wants light-rail line on Seattle's west side
Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn promises to seek a public vote by 2011 on a new light-rail line for the western side of the city — Ballard, Interbay, Queen Anne, Belltown, downtown, West Seattle, maybe Fremont, too.
Seattle mayor candidates agree on much in debate
SEATTLE — The two political newcomers who want to be Seattle's mayor held their first debate Thursday and showed far more common ground than disagreement.
McGinn edges ahead in Seattle mayor's race
SEATTLE -- The latest results from Tuesday's primary election shows Sierra Club activist Mike McGinn edging ahead of T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan in the Seattle mayor's race.
Greg Nickels concedes Seattle mayor's race
In a room packed with supporters, city workers, and media, at 10:00 AM this morning [Aug 21] Mayor Greg Nickels strode to the podium to deliver what some had already guessed would be his election concession speech.
Seattle Mayor Nickels behind in third-term bid
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels narrowly trailed two challengers Tuesday night in his bid for a third term.
Demonstrators push for immigration reforms
SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of people marched in Washington state as part of nationwide demonstrations to push for changes in immigration policy, hoping a new president hears their pleas.
$1.3M more approved for Seattle violence-prevention project
A Seattle City Council committee agreed Tuesday to spend $1.3 million more on preventing youth violence, showing support for Mayor Greg Nickels' work on the issue.
Nickels appoints former judge as next police auditor
Former King County Superior Court Judge Michael Spearman has been appointed as the Seattle Police Department's next civilian auditor, Mayor Greg Nickels announced this week.
Mayor Greg Nickels: Not so popular ... but is he beatable?
At first glance, Mayor Greg Nickels ought to fit Seattle as comfortably as a fleece vest from REI. The lifelong Democrat hopped on Barack Obama's bandwagon with an endorsement last February. He's led the push for Sound Transit's soon-to-open light...
Bremerton mayor: Time for a makeover, Seattle!
A day after talking smack about Seattle's public spaces, Bremerton's mayor not only didn't back down from his remarks, he panned the area's leadership.
City attorney, state challenge Seattle council's closed budget-cut sessions
Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr said the private, closed-door budget briefings between some city council members and the mayor's staff may violate the state's open-meeting law.
Seattle mayoral candidate McGinn: an idealist ready to pack a punch
Seattle mayoral candidate Michael McGinn is an environmentalist who quit his law firm to start a nonprofit. He likes to talk about synergy and vision. He commutes by bicycle.
Facing criticism, Nickels to run on 'record of accomplishment'
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels begins his campaign for a third term with many strengths. His impressive fund raising and support from powerful interests like the downtown business community and labor have scared off potential strong opponents. And unl...
Stranger's Dan Savage says he won't run for mayor
Dan Savage, editorial director at The Stranger, who may never have been serious about running for Seattle mayor in the first place, announced Friday he is not running after all.
12.7-ton dog food donation swamps Seattle shelters
Dog food donations are standard fare for animal shelters, but when the Port of Seattle offered 12.7 tons it was more than any in the area could handle.
Ex-Sonic Donaldson running for Seattle mayor
Ex-Seattle SuperSonic and NBA player James Donaldson, who operates Donaldson Fitness & Physical Therapy, said he’s running for mayor of Seattle.
Opponent of Seattle mayor attacks his environmental record
Two days after announcing his run for mayor, Michael McGinn is attacking Greg Nickels on his environmental record - an area most people consider the incumbent's strong point.
Environmentalist enters Seattle mayor's race
Talking tough about the city's schools and local transportation issues, lawyer Michael McGinn announced Tuesday that he's running for mayor against Greg Nickels.
Seattle moves toward publicly financed elections by 2011
The Seattle City Council announced today a plan to get a ballot measure before voters, as soon as 2010, to start publicly-financed city elections. That means candidates with publicly-financed campaigns could be on the 2011 ballot.