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?
BEING FRANK
In an unfortunate reversal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to reconsider our state’s new water quality standards – the most protective in the… Continue reading
MY TURN
They are the backbone of the American economy
THE PETRI DISH
While those ballots don’t get counted, taxpayers still must pay the Postal Service for delivering them
THE PETRI DISH
A much-divided state Supreme Court blew up an unusual compromise when it concluded that Initiative 940, which would rewrite Washington law on the use of… Continue reading
MY TURN
With today’s tension and rancor, we need a dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom to put things into perspective. Let’s start with “You can… Continue reading
Local school districts and teacher unions agreed this week to new contracts, avoiding the possibility of a strike and a delay to the school year.… Continue reading
MY TURN
Hopefully, the trade dispute will be resolved before the apple and wheat harvest are completed this fall
FROM THE SHELF
I would like to focus this month on an issue that is of great importance to libraries and the patrons we serve. In 2017, the… Continue reading
