Politics
Is there a leader for the police issue?
As tangled and dramatic as events have been, there is potential for moving the city forward. But it will require the right approach.
Matt A. Fikse
Matt Fikse-Verkerk (Twitter: @mattfikse) covered urban affairs, politics, tech, and business at Crosscut from 2009 to 2014. He lives in Seattle and works for a biotechnology firm in Redmond, WA.
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Politics
New 737 battle: Gregoire makes a move
A new study shows opportunities for the state to improve its chances of landing the next generation Boeing 737 MAX but Texas shapes up as a tough competitor.
Tech
The great big air battle over the next 'Baby Boeing'
Regional leadership is lining up its ducks in an effort to convince Boeing to build the next generation of 737s here. One contender is the historic site of a Boeing factory at Boeing Field. Here's a survey of the issues and the fault lines in the local team.
Politics
Will success spoil Pike/Pine?
Seattle's old Auto Row is now a very vibrant urban village. Keeping it so will involve a lot more attention to grunge and grime, as well as ways to save high-character buildings from falling victim to rising real estate values.
Tech
Coming to grips with a changed old friend: McBoeing
For a certain generation of Northwest airplane geeks, Boeing's recent troubles hit especially hard. The easiest thing may be to just call the company what it has become: McDonnell Douglas.