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Lives lost, lives saved

Lives lost, lives saved

A paramedic describes a day of overdoses.

By Jack Craver 02 May 2024
How much time do we need?

How much time do we need?

What is the right amount of public comment?

By Jack Craver 02 May 2024
The enviros supporting Mackenzie Kelly

The enviros supporting Mackenzie Kelly

A display of the split between older & younger greens.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 30 Apr 2024
When are we getting our corridors?

When are we getting our corridors?

And some curious Cap Metro ridership trends.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 30 Apr 2024
City Hall comments on campus

City Hall comments on campus

All but a couple Council members felt compelled to comment.

By Jack Craver 25 Apr 2024
Tough choices on homelessness

Tough choices on homelessness

We need shelter. We need housing. What do we buy first?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 24 Apr 2024
A bigger, taller student district

A bigger, taller student district

And why are Tovo & Greco chatting?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 22 Apr 2024
Traditional transit is cheaper

Traditional transit is cheaper

The high cost of public ride-hailing.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 18 Apr 2024
A sobering budget update

A sobering budget update

The sales tax isn't saving us anymore.

By Jack Craver 17 Apr 2024
For a denser waterfront

For a denser waterfront

The South Central Waterfront should be part of downtown, TIRZ be damned.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 16 Apr 2024
Why few build missing middle

Why few build missing middle

It's not just about zoning.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 15 Apr 2024
A yawner at City Hall

A yawner at City Hall

& Alison Alter calls Watson a bully.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 11 Apr 2024
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