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
MY TURN | DON BRUNELL
Last spring, Boeing revealed its proposed hypersonic passenger airliner, which would fly much higher and faster than the Concorde – the only previous supersonic commercial… Continue reading
GUEST EDITORIAL
Measure would prevent new local food taxes
THE PETRI DISH
A special commission will soon decide salaries for state officeholders, including the governor
THE PETRI DISH
Republicans may find votes in making the election a referendum of the Democratic governor’s agenda
MY TURN
Think hard before posting an angry, irresponsible or accusatory message
IN FOCUS
“In this era of post-truth politics, it’s easy to cherry-pick data and come to whatever conclusion you desire” (Oxford Dictionaries.com). What is post-truth? According to… Continue reading
GUEST EDITORIAL
Deliberate misrepresentation of facts and opportunities?
