Given the steady stream of news and controversy coming out of Seattle City Hall, and the state and federal capitols, it's possible to overlook the reach and importance to our daily lives of King County government. King County is responsible for…MORE
Opinion
Do tougher consequences make for better schools?
Wed, 05/05/10
Two articles in my daily paper have caused a fair amount of deep thinking. I would like to pass on some of my thoughts about how these two articles might improve our educational opportunities for the children of Federal Way.
Mark A.R.…MORE
Revisiting a plastic bag tax, ban
Wed, 05/05/10
By Nick Licata, Seattle City Council
Ed. Note: This piece originally appeared in Nick Licata's newsletter, Urban Politics.
The Seattle City Council's work plan for this year reviews proposed actions to implement our city's Zero…MORE
Mother-Wise
Tue, 05/04/10
Mother-Wise Our Mother never drove a car Ran marathons or shot for par She didn’t frequent fine boutiques Or fill the house with rare antiques
A pedicure was not her style Nor did she think feng schui worthwhile And training at the local…MORE
Guess this little city is about to grow up - ready or not
Mon, 05/03/10
How about that spring/summer "Des Moines City Currents" newsletter! Can you believe all the local activities and government projects either in process or going to be? Guess this little city is about to grow up - ready or not.
Development…MORE
The boys enlisted for K.P.
Mon, 05/03/10
After five days and nights of 24-hour observation at the new wing and emergency ward at Highline Hospital, Elsbeth came home on Saturday and the girls of the family decided that the sons of the family should pitch in doing duty, taking turns…MORE
Aggressive solicitation ordinance would not end panhandling
Thu, 04/22/10
By Nick Licata, Seattle City Council
Ed. Note: This piece originally appeared in Nick Licata's newsletter, "Urban Politics."
The City Council voted 5-4 April 19 to approve the aggressive solicitation ordinance (C.B. 116807).…MORE
The panhandling ordinance would create a false sense of security
Thu, 04/22/10
The City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday, April 19 to approve the aggressive solicitation ordinance (C.B. 116807). In my previous Urban Politics #289 I gave a lengthy description of it: http://licata.seattle.gov/2010/04/08/panhandling-legislation/…MORE
Frieda Bowker's Swiss bread would cheer anybody up
Mon, 04/19/10
MEET FRIEDA BOWKER
This long time friend was born and raised in a 200-year-old farmhouse in a tiny village called Mengesdorf, near Bern in Switzerland.
She heard Elsbeth was feeling krank so she baked a loaf of Swiss bread and…MORE
Is there anything good in education in South Puget Sound?
Sat, 04/17/10
There have been a few comments about my column suggesting that I seem to always present a rather negative view of education.
In this column I will present some positives that I have learned recently and then compose some “articles” that…MORE
