Seattle & King County
Ballard's redevelopment: It's a dog-eat-dog world
Dog bites and highrises coalesce in the Scandinavian enclave turned wealthy hipster haven.
Alison Krupnick
Alison Krupnick, longtime Crosscut contributor, is the author of "Ruminations from the Minivan" and the blog "Slice of Mid-Life."
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Politics
Tentative contract agreement for Seattle teachers
Reps from the Seattle Education Association and Seattle Public Schools have agreed on a new contract. Full union votes Tuesday.
Politics
Seattle Public Schools' new plan looks pretty familiar
After less-than-staggering results from its last "Excellence for All" plan, Seattle Schools sets out to refine things.
Politics
Superintendent speed dating
Washington journalists were allowed to interview the finalists in the state's superintendent search in a three-day, speed-dating-like frenzy. Who is Mr. or Mrs. Right?
Politics
Stalled: Schools and teachers reach a stalemate
Deadlocked on three big issues, Seattle public school teachers will likely reject their latest contract offer.