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Was that Sonntag's hat being tossed into the ring?
Against the day of a quickie governor's race this November, a cranky independent Democrat puts down some markers for fiscal discipline.
David Brewster
David Brewster founded Crosscut. He is now the director of Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum.
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Galloping Gertie rides again
Engineers learn the most from major disasters like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. Here's a short look back at Tacoma's 15 minutes of fame.
Updated: A 'Wise' decision at the helm of the U.W.
The selection of Phyllis Wise as interim president was no surprise, but it does raise a few questions.
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Tunnel temptations and Seattle mayoral politics
With the mayor and the city council in opposing positions, what better time for a new face to play mediator? We may be witnessing the first round of the mayor's race of 2013.
Back to the city? Not so fast.
The past decade made Seattle think the suburbs were fading and urban living was on the rise. The long-term trends are not reassuring.