Sightline has a scary post up about the end of unemployment benefits, and how a big dip may be in the works in the economy--and rehiring--doesn't kick in soon. more ›

Our state House of Representatives has passed HB 1906, known by its sexier title, the Economic Security Act of 2009. The bill will temporarily increase unemployment benefits by $45 a week, and jacks the minimum benefit from $129 per week to $155. Out of curiosity, who thinks they can get by on $620 per month? Fun fact courtesy of Chuck Taylor: a back of the envelope calculation puts Seattle's unemployment rate at 15 percent, double the state rate. We also agree that taxing UI benefits is cruel and unusual punishment. more ›

As of yesterday, Boeing machinists have been on strike for 30 days with no end in sight. Workers who have waited out previous strikes are predicting this strike will last longer than the previous record-breaking 69-day strike of 1995. This go around, Boeing machinists are striking for better pensions, benefits and a larger wage increase. Also at the heart of the strike is job security, which decreases every day the strike continues: Boeing has begun to hire temporary workers to fill empty positions. more ›

You can see the chicken coop from the tables at The Corson Buildling, a reclaimed landmark under the freeway ramp in Georgetown. Chef is Matt Dillon, with co-owner Wylie Bush and sommelier Marc Papineau handling front-of-house. Crystal and fine china inside, pea-patch and poultry outside. Most nights, it's $85 prix-fixe, wines extra, but this coming Thursday evening it's just $30 for a summer barbecue (wine included!) to raise money from Seattle Youth Garden Works. SYGW serves homeless city kids by putting them to work in gardens, similar to Fare Start's training in kitchens. We're not talking about mowing rich people's lawns so much as learning to grow vegetables for Farmers Markets. Reserve by sending an email to Keri Kellerman, or call 206-632-0352, ext. 14. Pay at the door or by credit card when you reserve by phone. RSVP by Monday, July 28th. more ›

Comfort is a two-way street. Sometimes we need comfort. And sometimes we give it. more ›