Articles

1st District: DelBene and Koster will fight to the finish

Tue, Aug 7, 10:28 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

The state's Democrats choose a moderate to run against a Republican, who is known as a conservative but who has refused to take a no-tax-increase pledge.

Washington needs a more powerful governor

Tue, Aug 7, 11:13 a.m.

By Jason Mercier/Washington Policy Center

Too many statewide elected representatives mean less accountability to Washington voters on education and other local issues. Why the governor should be holding the reins.

The police-DOJ pact: Way less than meets the eye

Tue, Aug 7, midnight

By David Brewster

A chance to rally behind long-needed major reforms ended up just lateraling the issues to a new group. Here's how we lost the opportunity for big yardage.

Midwest cities get smart about economic development

Tue, Aug 7, midnight

By MarySue Barrett and Mandy Murrell Booth

For cities, economic development is not a zero-sum game. Chicago, Milwaukee and Gary, Ind. are joining forces to drive growth.

Coming: Seattle's densest residential block

Tue, Aug 7, midnight

By Ronald Holden

Developers jostle at Third and Cedar in Belltown, where a new building will go up right in front of an existing condominium tower.

A streetcar cure for Seattle's waterfront

Mon, Aug 6, 12:35 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

George Benson's handsome old streetcars languish in a warehouse. They belong in the planning for a revived waterfront. Better yet, extend the line to the stadiums and SoDo.

Tech Scan: Successful vacationing without the tech bulk

Mon, Aug 6, 12:29 a.m.

By Skip Ferderber

Using your cameras, smartphone, tablets and other gear on vacation should be fun - not a nightmare. Here are some tips.

More mass shootings. What can be done?

Mon, Aug 6, midnight

By Ted Van Dyk

There are steps, such as gun control and institutions taking preventive action when warned about mental instability, that we should take. Politicians need more courage.