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McGinn and Murray to Battle for November’s Mayoral Title

Michael van Baker — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:41:35 +0000

With 98,328 ballots counted (and 96,445 on hand to be counted, plus whatever continue to trickle in through the mail), Ed Murray and Mike McGinn have established clear leads over the rest of the field.

In Race with McGinn & Murray, Citizen Steinbrueck Starts Throwing Elbows

Michael van Baker — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:28:22 +0000

Mayoral candidate Peter Steinbrueck appeared Monday night, without fanfare, on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, at the Sky View Observatory, where he was introducing himself to guests with the casual remark that "I'm running for mayor."

“Undecided” Leads by Wide Margin in Seattle’s Mayoral Race

Michael van Baker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:48:27 +0000

"Undecided," at 34 percent, is comfortably in the statistical lead in Seattle's mayoral race, with the incumbent, Mike McGinn, in second at 15 percent (tied with former King County Executive Ron Sims, who hasn't announced but feels there's less "wow" here).

Op-Ed: Could the Tunnel Elect Mayor Mike McGinn Twice?

Michael van Baker — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:00 +0000

But, just over a year out, McGinn has just one challenger: Charlie Staadecker, a former hospitality executive who sounds like a political rookie himself. And events seem to be conspiring in McGinn's favor.

Ballmer and Nordstrom Brothers’ New Triangle Offense May Get NBA’s Attention

Michael van Baker — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:14:22 +0000

Yesterday a buzz started building that something new was afoot in the attempt to bring the NBA back to Seattle. Insiders were whispering about a game-changer. This morning, it's clear what that is: Hedge-fund manager Chris Hansen revealed three big investor names on KJR Sports Radio: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, and Erik and Peter Nordstrom.

King Street’s Jackson Plaza Gets a Grand Opening

Michael van Baker — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:42:22 +0000

As for the plaza itself, Seattle Transit Blog says: "The plaza has yet to house any vendors/businesses, so I wouldn’t expect there to be a sudden renewal of vibrancy and activity. There are some fairly unique design elements, however, like an all-gravel floor, which almost gives the appearance of a giant Zen garden." One feature of the still-young trees, as you can see, is to almost obscure the King Street Station's sign from the street.