Unlike some other quitter we could mention City Council Member Peter Steinbrueck will be finishing out his current term, however, he will not be seeking re-election this fall. Instead he will dedicate his time to stopping a viaduct re-build and promoting the surface street alternative. (Although Seattlest Seth has a theory that he just wants more time off to watch his son play basketball for Seattle Prep in the 3A State Tournament). more ›

If you’ve been outside the last two days you have indubitably noticed that it is spring. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and signs outside banks are telling us that the temperature has cracked 60 degrees. more ›

Ron Sims has named a commission to investigate the boo-boos of the 2004 election, how they can be repaired, how to instill confidence in the county’s election department, and, if there is time, the proper way to re-tile a bathroom wall . The panel will be composed of civic leaders, legal experts, election officials from across the Northwest, and will be chaired by retired Group Health Cooperative president and CEO Cheryl Scott. more ›

Don’t you hate it when you lose your keys and waste an entire morning looking for them, only to find 93 uncounted ballots instead? Well, that’s the feeling down at King County Elections as ballots continue to show up in the darndest places. 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 ›