Jean Godden

Jean Godden wrote columns first for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and late for the Seattle Times. In 2002, she quit to run for City Council where she served for 12 years. Since then she published a book of city stories titled “Citizen Jean.” She is now co-host of The Bridge aired on community station KMGP at 101.1 FM. You can email tips and comments to Jean at jgodden@blarg.net.
Politics

City of Readers: Time for a New Library Levy

In these times, it may take a push to okay the Library Levy, but for Seattle, a city of readers, renewal seems basic.
Politics

Mayor Katie Wilson: Learning on the Job?

After six months on the job Mayor Katie Wilson is still learning. Although she campaigned as a democratic socialist, Wilson initially allayed concerns when she appointed Brian Surratt, an...
Business

Not Complicated: Howard has left the Building

Not one to depart with grace, Howard Schultz aired a litany of complaints about Seattle including chronic homelessness, persistent budget deficits, declining public safety, falling foot traffic and downtown vacancies.
Politics

Let’s 86 the Shell Game

Last week’s flap was over the Department of Justice indicting James Comey once again. This time the charge against the former FBI director is for threatening President Donald Trump’s...
Politics

The For Sale Presidency

Trump has been trading on name promotion throughout his entire adult life.
Energy

WPPSS, We’re Doing it Again?

Seattle hasn’t yet authorized or permitted any of the giant data centers. But the prospect is already raising public alarm.
Cities

Seattle’s “Pit from Hell”: Will we ever fill it in?

Incredibly, 21 years later, the fenced-off empty block in front of City Hall remains an ugly scar at the center of the government compound.
People

John Hinterberger: Passing of a Seattle Original

“Hint” as his comrades in newsprint knew him, penned opinions and restaurant reviews for a quarter of a century before finally retiring for a second time in the 1990s. On March 25, he died at 92 at his home in Kirkland.
Humor

Beating a Dead Horse: Cliches are like Ants — Everywhere

A certain politician had erred by not “playing his cards right” or by failing to “come out with guns blazing” in attempts to “get a foot in the door” with “a shoestring budget.”
People

Splitting the Baby: Mayor Wilson gets a Haircut

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson got a haircut. She was very transparent about her trim. She even posted a picture on Facebook showing the before and after. Mayor Wilson unveiled her...
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