Equity Legislature considers $12 minimum wage Watch: Lawmakers are divided over what would be best for the economy and job creation. by Robert Mak / February 5, 2014
Politics Inslee jumps into the minimum wage fight In his state of the state address, the governor says it will address economic inequity. Republicans worry about the effects on business. by Robert Mak / January 14, 2014
Culture A new model for millennial philanthropy? Great food, strong community, small margins. Eat for Equity remodels philanthropy without the black tie. by Hugo Kugiya / November 21, 2013
Tech Can a coffee house rebuild Hillman City? Economic hardship and personal loss could have killed Tin Umbrella; could have nipped it right in the bud. Instead it's a stepping stone to neighborhood vibrancy. by Hugo Kugiya / November 14, 2013
Tech History restored: The 'R' is back A 1906 Rainier beer poster - "Beneficial to young and old!" by Robert Mak / October 25, 2013
Culture Beecher's New York store: not a Seattle clone The cafe at Beecher's New York. by Hugo Kugiya / July 28, 2011
Culture World's love of Chinese food takes a unique turn in Redmond Inchin serves food that people who grew up in India remember as the type served in Chinese restaurants there. by Hugo Kugiya / July 5, 2011
Culture Sweet Bones barbecue: a tasty tribute to good, old-fashioned labor The aroma from Sweet Bones' smoker wafts through the neighborhood. by Hugo Kugiya / May 26, 2011
Culture Bagel trash-talking: Seattle throws it down Eating on the Edge: Eltana cafe on Capitol Hill has the perfect formula and new evening hours. Just don't mention Montreal while you're there. by Hugo Kugiya / May 12, 2011
Tech Cascade Bike Club enters new era sparked by the rider revolution Chuck Ayers, popular with staff and members, was fired in October by the Cascade Bicycle Club's board, then rehired in an acting capacity. by Hugo Kugiya / April 29, 2011