Politics
Obama in Seattle: The burden of expectations
Democrats got what they asked for in 2008. If they are surprised by the political challenges they face now, they shouldn't be.
Joe Copeland
Joe Copeland is the former senior editor for Crosscut, where he has been an editor since 2010. Before that, he was an editorial writer and columnist for the Seattle P-I and editorial page edi
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Environment
Zoos: Lots of entrepreneurship, but how are the animals doing?
David Hancocks introduced the kinder, gentler naturalistic settings Seattle zoo-goers take for granted these days. But he's not wild about some of the trends he sees in zoos these days.
Politics
City Council: Don't worry, we are taking over on tunnel
The council said it plans to hold off on final action endorsing agreements with the state on construction terms but that it will pass a resolution underlining its support. In late afternoon, McGinn responded by saying the council is trying to block a vote by citizens.
Equity
Social services come barreling into the tunnel
City Council found itself faced with tunnel concerns from the social-services providers that council members have long favored. Will everything in Seattle be sucked into the vortex of tunnel debate?
Culture
Will debate over McGinn's nightlife plan need its own noise limits?
Mayor Mike McGinn has a nightlife plan that would address neighborhood concerns but also extend hours for bars. Let the shouting begin.