Richard Conlin: The incumbent is a “reasoned, independent voice of dissent” and “consistent and thorough supporter of neighborhoods.” But his “patient examination of issues” is “sometimes frustrating.” more ›

There's approximately 550,000 people in Seattle, and about 45,000 of them voted yesterday. What did this select few decide? more ›

Do you live in West Seattle? Do you like old people asking questions about the monorail? Do you like watching C-Span, but wish that you could walk up and touch the speakers? Then tonight you are in luck. more ›

Downsized King County Councilman Dwight Pelz, who originally planned to run for Richard Conlin's Seattle City Council seat, flip-flopped last week, and will instead run against Richard McIver. more ›

It looks like a city council race will have issues other then off leash areas and transportation woes. The fate of the trolley has become part of the campaign for those seeking City Council Position 2. more ›

Today Seattlest welcomes our new political correspondant to the fold. David Swidler is a longtime Seattle resident who recently returned to the Emerald City after some time in LA. He's worked for political consultants in Seattle previously so we're pretty sure he knows a few things. more ›