Will a proposal designed to boost Washington minorities end up helping white conservatives in the GOP? With a proposal for a minority-majority Congressional district on the table, we examine both sides of the controversial issue. more ›

State Democrats stand alone, a proposal to lightly infuse our air with carbon is floated, local homeless are about to be cruelly hit again, and apparently construction workers name their boring machines. more ›

Happi(er) ending for the terminally ill woman blocked from her flight, UW students protest Sodexo, clarification on jaywalking laws, whatever will become of that photo of Bin Laden and more, in this morning's headlines. more ›

The Congressional Bike Caucus, founded by Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Portland, gets a boost from the NYT. In case you're wondering who represents for the spokes-folks in Washington State, it's alternative-energy friendly Jay Inslee, Adam Smith, Rick Larsen, and Jim McDermott. more ›

THINK GLOBALLY: Global development is such a lonely two words. But it doesn't have to be. Think tank Global Washington invites you to drop in at their event Global Connections this afternoon, with guest speaker Adam Smith. It's all about helping Washington’s nonprofits, businesses, academics, and government agencies come together and increase their impact globally. The talky part is 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and then there's an hour-long reception. more ›

Unlike Kevin Henry, Congressman Brian Baird, of Washington's third district, has endorsed Barack Obama. He joins Congressman Adam Smith, Governor Gregoire, and Pearl Jam as state leaders on Obama's side. more ›

This Seattlest will be heading to a private party tonight, where we will celebrate among our favorite people the fact that Super Tuesday is FINALLY here. But, if you're looking for somewhere more out-on-the-town to get your drink on and watch the returns trickle in, and pancakes aren't your bag, here's the guide for you. Most of these events start at 5pm, and they're all free. Go America! more ›

It looks like supporters of a NASCAR track in Kitsap County made some progress this week after selling state Reps Adam Smith and Norm Dicks on the whole thing. This News Tribune article makes it seem like those two are chugging the Kool Aid: more ›

If you noticed a more active scalping market in front of Safeco Field during the Mariners' last homestand, there's a reason. Scalping tickets is legal in Seattle as of June 18th. more ›