Opinion What did Amazon buy — and what couldn't they buy — in Seattle's most expensive election ever? Council districts stymied big business hopes for a sea change in local politics. by Knute Berger / November 6, 2019
Opinion In Seattle and beyond, running for office is harder for people of color. These candidates know They have confronted racism and other indignities on their path to office. For some, a working class background has made it even more complicated. by Marcus Harrison Green / November 4, 2019
Opinion Seattle can prepare for climate change — if it can escape bureaucratic silos Jim Ellis helped the city with sewage, transportation, and water quality systems. His big, systemic thinking is a model we should follow. by Knute Berger / October 31, 2019
Opinion Lymphedema, an undertreated aftereffect of cancer, deserves more attention Few insurance plans cover treatment for the condition, which can be fatal. Bipartsian legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell seeks to change that. by Lola E. Peters / October 30, 2019
Opinion The 'greatest bird guide ever' on race, survival, and birding while Black Meet Drew Lanham, the professor and conservation activist behind the viral video "Rules for the Black Birdwatcher." by Glenn Nelson / October 29, 2019
Opinion I was a pro, but felt like a part-time worker. The future of women's soccer doesn't have to feel the same Life as a professional soccer player is incredible, singular and underpaid. The girls I coach now deserve better. by Stephanie Verdoia / October 25, 2019
Opinion Trotsky vs. Bezos: Seattle's race for District 3 echoes throughout local history The contest between Sawant and Orion is the latest example of the city's perennial conflict between the left and big business. by Knute Berger / October 24, 2019
Opinion Durkan, Morales, and why "socialist" shouldn't be a dirty word The mayor's decision to deride the District 2 city council candidate was both unusual and misguided. by Glenn Nelson / October 23, 2019
Opinion What's Seattle doing to solve its shoplifting problem? Nothing really Bartell Drugs and Uwajimaya are victims of the city's refusal to enforce criminal laws. by John Carlson / October 22, 2019
Opinion Newcomers, old-timers and the changing shape of Seattle politics The city has seen an influx of new residents. But how much will that really change how the city is run? by H. Stuart Elway / October 21, 2019 / Updated at 12:30 p.m.
Opinion Seattle progressives need to get smart on crime The city has scaled back prosecutions of low-level crimes — for good reason. But without scaling up diversion programs, a backlash is inevitable. by Katie Wilson / October 17, 2019
Opinion Counting all the ways we still need affirmative action An interactive exercise makes the case. by Lola E. Peters / October 15, 2019
Opinion Trickle-down economic policies fueled Seattle’s homelessness crisis. They can’t help us solve it The trickle-downers blame our liberal city council for the crisis, and their reasoning is as simple as it is wrong. by Jessyn Farrell / October 14, 2019 / Updated at 5:41 pm Oct. 15, 2019
Culture UW seeks $13M to renovate the ‘Boys in the Boat’ shell house The first city-sanctioned historic landmark on campus is going for a gold-medal makeover. by Knute Berger / October 11, 2019
Opinion System failure: Seattle isn't dying and poverty isn't a crime A recent report on misdemeanors continues a toxic narrative in local politics. by Dujie Tahat / October 10, 2019 / Updated at 5:07 pm October 15, 2019
