THE PETRI DISH
Frank Chopp’s reign as speaker of the state House of Representatives will end soon. The Seattle Democrat, the longest serving speaker in state history and… Continue reading
FROM THE SHELF
On Jan. 16, I will celebrate my one-year anniversary as the King County Library System’s executive director, a wide-ranging job in more ways than one.… Continue reading
MY TURN
Last year, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global study of aerospace manufacturing attractiveness found the United States is top rated, and within our country, Washington is the… Continue reading
The Seattle Seahawks look to stay perfect in opening-round playoff games under coach Pete Carroll when they take on the Dallas Cowboys in Saturday’s NFC… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
Sound Transit should count on getting a share of attention from state lawmakers in the upcoming session. Car tab relief is one topic. How directors… Continue reading
MY TURN
Many pundits predict American political warfare will worsen in 2019 and grow more ruthless in 2020 – our next presidential election year. The swamp that… Continue reading
IN FOCUS
The partial government shutdown started on Friday, Dec. 21 at midnight. The issue is over money to build a border wall between the U.S. and… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
Many Democratic lawmakers may warm to the tax change but not the diversion of dollars
Pac-12 schools hope to bring home wins
THE PETRI DISH
State Sen. Steve Hobbs is hiking solo on what seems an impossible mission. The Lake Stevens Democrat is trying to stitch together political support for… Continue reading
Dear reader As 2018 comes to an end, your local media organization is looking forward to a new chapter. As of Dec. 28, five of… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
In an annual rite, lawmakers are already putting bills in the hopper they want to debate next year.
GUEST OPINION
A few months ago I wrote a column explaining how I was fed up with the negativity on social media. How I was done with… Continue reading
Governor hasn’t officially said anything amid the rumors
MY TURN
The good news is Washington’s revenues continue to grow and projections for the next couple of years appear promising. That is welcome news, but it… Continue reading
MY TURN
When Congress convenes next year, lawmakers must focus on the cost and quality of health care. In November, voters made it clear, health care was… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
Can a little known Thoroughbred from the Pacific Northwest capture the 2020 derby of Democratic presidential candidates? It sure looks like Jay Inslee is saddling… Continue reading
MY TURN
Federal, state lawmakers must not only address wildfire suppression, but prevention
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
