Author Profile Erica C. Barnett Erica C. Barnett is the publisher and editor of The C Is for Crank, a website focused on Seattle politics and policy, and a freelance journalist writing about homelessness, transportation, housing, and urban issues.
Politics After 15 years, Seattle’s radical experiment in no-barrier housing is still saving lives Once derided as "bunks for drunks," 1811 Eastlake pioneered a harm-reduction model that other cities now emulate. by Erica C. Barnett / September 25, 2019
Culture As more people seek help for gaming disorder, experts and gamers look for answers When a Seattle boy couldn’t stop playing video games, his parents came to a hard truth: Their son was addicted. And he’s not alone. by Erica C. Barnett / May 29, 2019
Morning Fizz: Gone Fishin' Erica Barnett and Josh Feit in a Pioneer Square alley. by Erica C. Barnett / June 12, 2012
Morning Fizz: The Latest Fundraising Stats Rep. Jay Inslee is interviewed on KCTS 9 by Enrique Cerna. by Erica C. Barnett / June 11, 2012
Politics Jolt: "This is highly misleading" Dave Gering talks to the Seattle City Council by Erica C. Barnett / June 7, 2012
Morning Fizz: Seems a little touchy Kshama Sawant wants colleagues to take a public stand on Gaza. by Erica C. Barnett / June 7, 2012
Politics Jolt: The city's $780,000 annual arena subsidy CenturyLink and Safeco Field could be joined by a sports arena. by Erica C. Barnett / June 6, 2012
Politics Jolt: Inslee inconclusive; Cascade compelling Sound Transit built a parking garage in Burien. by Erica C. Barnett / June 5, 2012
