Washington's Lt. Governor is about to add another title of distinction. According to a press release from Brad Owen's office, he and his longtime adviser Dr. Antonio Sanchez will receive Spain's highest civilian honor: a Spanish knighthood [http://www.ltgov.wa.gov/PressCoverage/newsreleases/spanishk
Imagine this scenario. Sound Transit comes back to ballot this fall with a shortened light rail plan and all three county executives within the voting district oppose it. Wouldn't that make for an interesting campaign season? It might just happen. Right now, Ron Sims (King), John Ladenburg (Pierce)
You can always sniff when a mayoral election campaign is in the offing as politicians begin to talk and act tough when it comes to public enemy #1. Forget terrorism or affordable housing: In Seattle, our Bin Laden is potholes.
Trouble is brewing as critics and defenders of Seattle's landmarks process prepare to face off at a public meeting. Meanwhile, a lawsuit over the recent designation of a Ballard diner hangs over the debate.
The Supreme Court ruling yesterday, allowing Washington state to have a "top-two" election system, [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004291576_primary19m.html] is being deplored by the state's political parties. Not surprising, since they lose some control over who gets to run for pa
