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Founded in January 2009, PubliCola is a blog about Seattle written by journalists who are dedicated to non-partisan, original daily reporting that prioritizes a balanced approach to news. Started by longtime local editor and award-winning reporter Josh Feit, PubliCola is the first online-only news site in state history to get media credentials to cover the state capitol.

PubliCola was off and running. In June 2009, PubliCola hired another award-winning journalist, super-sourced Seattle city hall reporter Erica C. Barnett.

People were afraid that blogging would change journalism. Instead, we believe journalism can change blogging. Twenty-first century journalism may look and feel different, and yes Erica isn't afraid to get cranky, but we're committed to making sure online news still delivers independent, reliable, even-keeled coverage. And most of all, we're committed to making sure the coverage sparks honest civic debate.

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The first online-only news site in state history to get media credentials to cover the state capitol and Seattle city hall, PubliCola has been called a “must-read” by the Seattle Post Intelligencer and a hot “New Media Mover and Shaker” by Seattle Magazine—which also cited our own Erica C. Barnett as the city's No. 1 news nerd.

Moving Water

News   August 4, 2009 at 2:13 pm FoodNerd

With 30 out of 39 Washington State counties at high wildfire risk due to lack of rain, it seems like a good time to think about water.

Tonight, for one night only, Northwest Film Forum will show a collection of short films commissioned by Seattle Public Utilities to explore water quality and stewardship issues.

The program includes work by SJ Chiro, Britta Johnson, Susan Robb, Luke Sieczek and Rick Stevenson.

From Waterway, by Britta Johnson

From Waterway, by Britta Johnson

I’m most familiar with Johnson, who’s a stop-animation genius.  Last winter, she collaborated with singer-songwriter Mirah for an uber-cute, slightly creepy album/dvd about insects.  I’d see this program for her work alone.

The program is free, but seating is limited.  Box office opens at 6pm.