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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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PubliCola Picks

News   August 11, 2009 at 3:26 pm Josh Feit

Looking for our endorsements for the August 18 primary (originally published on August 3)?

They’re permanently posted (at least until August 18) in the left column of the site—under the staffers box.

And, for your convenience, they’re right here too:

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King County Executive: Ross Hunter

King County Council Position 9: Reagan Dunn

Seattle Mayor: Mike McGinn

Seattle City Council Position 4: David Bloom

Seattle City Council Position 6: Nick Licata

Seattle City Council Position 8: Mike O’Brien

Seattle Referendum No. 1 (Green Bag Fee): Yes

Seattle Port Commission Pos. 3: Rob Holland

Seattle Port Commission Pos. 4: Max Vekich

Seattle School Board District 5: Mary Bass

Seattle School Board District 7: Betty Patu

Washington State Court of Appeals: Anne Ellington

Editor’s note: Full disclosure re: endorsement process here .


  • half right, half wrong

    Seattle Mayor: Mike McGinn

    Serously this guy is sounding like a crank. “C’mom, I want to debate, what, too chicken, c’mon.”. If he actually got elected, and the tunnel went down, what would he have to offer? His message is drowning in his negativity, if he even has one.

  • half right, half wrong

    Seattle Mayor: Mike McGinn

    Serously this guy is sounding like a crank. “C'mom, I want to debate, what, too chicken, c'mon.”. If he actually got elected, and the tunnel went down, what would he have to offer? His message is drowning in his negativity, if he even has one.