Politics Best of 2009: How Jan Drago dragooned a Viaduct solution Seattle City Council member Jan Drago. by C.R. Douglas / December 27, 2009
Politics Best of 2009: Greg Nickels: giving toughness a bad name Mayor Nickels bolted together a powerful political and financial coalition. by Ted Van Dyk / December 26, 2009
Politics Mapping the coming year in politics The President ponders his wartime choices. by Ted Van Dyk / December 22, 2009
Politics Running the pick-and-roll for Oregon governor Oregon State Capitol by Floyd McKay / December 16, 2009
Politics McGinn on the tunnel: does he or doesn't he? The proposed waterfront tunnel by David Brewster / December 14, 2009
Politics We are two states: Seattle and Washington How voters split on R-71, with blue-shift in favor and pink-shift opposed by Dick Morrill / December 10, 2009
Politics Dively gets expanded role in McGinn administration Seattle Finance Director Dwight Dively by Mark Matassa / December 10, 2009
Politics The dim prospects for success in Obama's strategy President Barack Obama. by Ted Van Dyk / December 2, 2009
Hastings and health care: Well, he showed up Despite a promise to discuss two big issues, the Washington congressman toured a plant in Yakima County Monday without taking questions or even making a statement. by Harris Meyer / November 24, 2009
Politics Once again an insurgent mayor conquers city hall Mayor-elect Mike McGinn on Election Night by Sam R. Sperry / November 19, 2009
Politics A bad election for moderates Joe Mallahan, a candidate out of nowhere by David Brewster / November 15, 2009
Politics Loyalty is a two-way street The departure of two top Obama aides in the past week raises questions about how the president will handle big policy issues on his plate. by Ted Van Dyk / November 13, 2009
Politics Mayor McGinn: Welcome to City Hall inertia! Mike McGinn talks with reporters on Election Night by Kent Kammerer / November 11, 2009
Politics A guide to the City Hall transition Mayor-elect Mike McGinn on Election Night by Blair Butterworth / November 10, 2009