Peter Jackson

All that volunteerism? Apparently, it's too Democratic, even though Republicans led the 2009 Senate action that more than doubled the number of AmeriCorps members. Or maybe it's just too Northwestern...

A Scandinavian community is not inclined to boastfulness. But the Everett plant will be at the center of work on the new refueling tanker.

The Thursday evening panel discussion should breathe fresh air into Northwest thinking about the Egyptian uprising.

On Friday (Jan. 21), the UW will host the Northwest premiere of "Oscar's Cuba," a documentary about a doctor who received a 25-year sentence for pointing out his country's human rights faults.

Beyond the raw horror of Rep. Giffords' attempted assassination, it will shape thinking for years to come.

The University of Washington celebrates the day by highlighting the work of students on the issue.

Congress should support full funding of conservation projects that are paid for by fees from offshore oil and gas leasing. 

It's a place that draws writers with fresh takes and more complex takes on Northwest life.