But Seattle's mayor shares some of the same ideas as former (and perhaps future) California Gov. Jerry Brown: he's green, progressive, and believes government has to be realistic in an era of limits.
"Seattle Times" columnist Danny Westneat is right about the benefits of time off, but happy furloughs might give our bosses the wrong idea. They should pay a premium for our vacations. Time and a half sounds right.
Seattle activists are floating the idea of a Viaduct tunnel referendum. Good idea.
Expos are about the world, but also remaking cities. Shanghai's fair showcases urbanism, which includes a Northwest pavilion that promotes density but will sell sprawl too, if that's what China wants.
The debate over the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel suggests a way to reduce the risk of public boondoggles. Put politicians personally on the hook.
