Opinion
Never a dull moment in suburban politics | Roegner
Politics in suburban cities are never dull, and they won’t be this year.
Opinion
Domestic violence victims need more housing options
Column: As a result of stay-at-home measures from the pandemic, domestic violence rates have worsened in King County.
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A look at city council races around the region | Roegner
I have been following elections in King County for close to 40 years. But I still rely on…
Opinion
Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell
Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.
Opinion
Election 2021: Closer look at King County races | Roegner
The race for Mayor of Seattle will dominate the regional media, but for most of the suburbs, it…
Opinion
Our economy works when consumers pick winners | Brunell
Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear…
Opinion
Big-time politics: Redistricting for 2022 elections | Roegner
Based on new census data, which shows Washington state has grown by close to 1 million people, the…
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Questions surround vaccine exemptions for state workers | Roegner
With about 4,800 state employees in 24 agencies requesting vaccine exemptions, which is 8% of all state employees,…
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say: Arezo’s journey to America | Guest column
In our little Zoom room, I hear my interviewee break into sobs. Her part of the Zoom room…
Opinion
Can a Texas-style abortion law happen in Washington? | Roegner
If politicians really want to anger women voters, the easiest way is to attack their rights.
Opinion
Reasons to ban Gov. Jay Inslee’s natural gas ban | Brunell
Column: Switching from natural gas to electricity is complicated and will impact everyone.
Opinion
Vaccinations improve our health and employment numbers | Brunell
It is not surprising that COVID-19, which ravaged the world, was disastrous for our country’s economy. Millions died…
Opinion
Firefighters vs. the governor’s vaccine mandate | Roegner
We all thought we were in this fight with the coronavirus together, based on what the experts have…
Opinion
Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked
We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.
Opinion
Back to the classroom during abnormal times | Roegner
If it didn’t feel so normal, we might forget about the coronavirus and the impact it has had…
Opinion
Twenty years after tragedy brought us together | Guest column
Recently, I was reflecting on where I was and what I was doing when I learned of the…
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Next year’s elections are already underway | Roegner
The 2021 session of the Washington State Legislature was dominated by the Democrats, who controlled both Houses and…
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What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column
The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…
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King County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests | Roegner
Since 1854, when Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with…
Opinion
Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence
Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.