THE PETRI DISH
Fifty billion dollars. It will soon be the subject of many conversations in hallways, hearing rooms and other Capitol hangouts as it is the amount… Continue reading
GUEST OPINION
Your spending dollars count for local merchants
Huskies, Cougars play for Pac-12 title game spot, major bowl and state bragging rights
IN FOCUS | RICHARD ELFERS
What are logical fallacies? Ross Weisman’s article, “Is Your Reasoning Sound? A Look at Logical Fallacies,” published at Smerconish.com, gives us this definition: “Flaws in… Continue reading
IN FOCUS
Young voters turned out in massive numbers
MY TURN
While both sides argue the merits of Seattle’s escalating minimum wage, there are other issues, such as the total cost per worker, which enter into… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
A surge in voter interest, a swelling in the ranks of Democratic state lawmakers and a spendy bunch of contests marked the 2018 election. As… Continue reading
MY TURN
Energy sources has many possibilities
Don’t forget to vote by Tuesday, Nov. 6
OUR TURN
We need to determine what is really a priority, what the community is willing to pay for in city services
FROM THE SHELF
The first Tuesday in November is election day – a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice in determining the outcome of… Continue reading
IN FOCUS
The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.
GUEST EDITORIAL
On election day, voters will decide the fate of Initiative 1631, which, in the name of greenhouse gas reduction, imposes a never-ending tax increase on… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
The strategy is reminiscent of what Moxie Media did to unseat a state senator in 2010.
THE PETRI DISH
Gov. Inslee: ‘Our revenue system is designed for a Model T economy in an Internet Age’
FROM THE SHELF
It is fall and a busy time for teachers, students and parents. It is also a great time to remind residents that King County Library… Continue reading
MY TURN
Reduce pollution in our atmosphere without punishing workers and families
