Position 3 is the most anticipated city council race. It's an open seat, and that seems to be the only way to get new blood on the council. more ›

The other day we spotted our first campaign sign for the upcoming civic elections, and our dork meter perked up a bit. The election season has begun, and all over the city campaign managers are starting to hate their lives. more ›

The man who brought the Space Needle to Seattle is resigning his position as City Councilman. Jim Compton, who was elected to the City Council in 1999 because he used to be on the TV, is stepping down to teach in Egypt and Romania. Or maybe after a heartwarming montage, it will be his students who teach him---how to love again. more ›