David Brewster

It's time to prime the economic pump, and local infrastructure needs are acute. But will the politics enable us to emulate China?

Minnesota passes a generous program of dedicated funding for arts and outdoors, passing the measure despite economic hard times. Might Seattle be next?

Four issues that almost had this writer flipping a coin before going with the flawed-but-tried over the better-but-ain't-gonna-happen.

Here's a chance to tell some Crosscut political writers what they did wrong (or maybe even right).

It's not what you're thinking. Instead it's a form of value-added tax, with elements of an income tax, with strong appeal to business. It's kinda NEAT.

Why didn't the Seattle mayor and the City Council get together on Proposition 2? Welcome to the politics of special levies and the artful shaping of each year's big ask.

This showdown over outsourcing may turn into big questions about Boeing's staying in Washington state and how well the company is being managed.

Three minor events and some media breaks earn Gov. Chris Gregoire one more click on the Crosscut (not-exactly-scientific) measuring device.

TechFlash launches as part of Puget Sound Business Journal, with two respected technology reporters who jumped from