Politics
Defragging King County
In a municipality dominated by Dems, the assessor argues for a radical idea: less bureaucracy.
Benjamin Lukoff
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Politics
Top-two primary boosts chances for instant run-off voting
Washington's nominating process for partisan political office has a long, tortuous history [http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/pdf/2006/History_of_Washington_State_Primary_Systems.pdf] — and it just got a little longer. Last week's Supreme Court decision [http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/06-7
Politics
Everett archivist hands over the keys to legendary NW folk library
Folk archivist Bob Nelson has been recording Northwest folk songs for almost 60 years. Now, in the spirit of oral tradition, Nelson is giving his collection - the stuff of legends - to the public.
Politics
Niehaus Way South: a nice tribute, or half of one anyway
The new 'designation' for one stretch of First Avenue South will honor the late Mariner broadcaster without fully renaming the street. Here's why that's a good thing.
Tech
Crosscut Tout: James Gleick will talk about information era (Mar. 14)
The author, whose new book brings information theory to a wider audience, will talk at Town Hall on March 14.