What it's going to take for Tacoma to become an 'anti-racist city' Mayor Victoria Woodards' high ambitions take aim at more than problems with policing. by Rubén Casas / November 30, 2021
Opinion Ticket prices at Seattle sports venues are unaffordable for too many Climate Pledge Arena — and other professional sports destinations — should do more to make the experience affordable to everybody. by Samantha Allen / November 30, 2021
Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
Opinion In Seattle, 1918 Armistice Day led to celebrations — and a surge of flu Celebration broke out on Armistice Day, and city residents seized their freedom, but at a cost. by Knute Berger / November 11, 2021
Opinion What the Seattle election results mean for progressives To grow into a truly mass movement, the left must figure out how to sustain mass participation between elections. by Katie Wilson / November 10, 2021
Opinion What Inslee should look for when appointing a new WA secretary of state The only Republican in a statewide seat is joining the Biden administration. Here’s what our governor should consider when replacing her. by Bill Bryant / November 10, 2021
Opinion WA’s frontline communities face the brunt of climate change Climate preparedness planning must be guided by those who face the most acute risks. by Rubén Casas / November 5, 2021
Opinion Seattle needs unity. Can Bruce Harrell deliver? Fixing potholes used to define a good mayor. In today's divided city, the challenges ahead are far more significant. by Knute Berger / November 3, 2021
Opinion Port of Seattle races should have voters thinking beyond city limits King County voters elect port commissioners, but the impacts of the job are felt in communities throughout Washington state. by Bill Bryant / October 28, 2021 / Updated Nov. 2 at 3:55 p.m.
Opinion The narratives that define Seattle's 2021 election 'Extreme Takeover' or 'Class War'? Two opposing stories vie for our votes. by Katie Wilson / October 27, 2021
Opinion 50 years later, the fight for Pike Place Market resonates Once cast as an obstacle to a more modern Seattle, the downtown destination has become the kind of multi-layered urban environment we strive for. by Knute Berger / October 21, 2021 / Updated at 10:16 a.m.
Opinion How fighting traffic congestion can create congestion As Washington state legislators consider building more highways, a new tool could help them understand the impact of their efforts. by Katie Wilson / October 20, 2021
Opinion Seattle survey wants to know: How do you feel about public safety? To address the polarizing issue of crime and public safety, the Seattle Public Safety Survey needs your participation. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott & William S. Parkin / October 19, 2021
Opinion In Seattle city attorney race, beware of ‘rising crime’ alarmism Critics of Nicole Thomas-Kennedy will invoke a rise in crime to thwart her transformative candidacy. Don’t buy it. by Dan Berger / October 15, 2021
Opinion Seattle’s city attorney race and the problem of repeat offenders The city’s relationship with police is already damaged. If Ann Davison isn't elected, it will get way worse. by Scott Lindsay / October 15, 2021 / Updated on Oct 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Opinion Congress, public debt, and the end of neoliberalism In the U.S., spending on social goods has increased even as the safety net has crumbled. This spells problems for capitalism. by Katie Wilson / October 14, 2021