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In defense of David Guterson

Mon, Jun 17, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The author heard heckling when he gave a graduation address at his alma mater, Roosevelt High. It was a good speech.

A council misguided: The futility of property tax-financed city elections

Fri, Jun 14, 5 a.m.

By Jordan Royer

Commentary: The Seattle City Council is considering a proposal to finance city elections with property taxes. There's a better option.

Mossback: Where have all the conservatives gone?

Tue, May 28, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Politically speaking, Bellevue is starting to look a lot like Seattle: A place of progressive orthodoxy and political correctness. It wasn't always like that.

When it comes to mayors, Seattle loves newcomers

Wed, May 22, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Of the 52 mayors who've run our fair city in the last 144 years, how many do you think were Seattle natives? Precisely one.

Photo essay: A day at the cricket grounds

Mon, May 20, 5:40 p.m.

By Jack Hunter

Photographer Jack Hunter shows us the game of cricket as played at this weekend's tournament at Redmond's Marymoor Park.

Seattle's women are not worth less

Mon, May 6, 4 p.m.

By Jean Godden

Guest Opinion: Seattle has the worst gender pay gap of any major city in the U.S. It's time for city politicians to step up and commit to change.

Slavery? Yes, it did happen here. As did escapes.

Wed, Apr 3, 5 p.m.

By Robin Lindley

As a new book documents, slavery, the underground railway and much more are part of the state's history.

Schools, cities worry about bill pushing for wider representation

Wed, Mar 27, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

A proposal in the state Legislature would let minority groups to seek changes in voting districts.

The Daily Troll: Drones stuck in Seattle? Coal letter slammed. Italy vs. Amanda Knox.

Tue, Mar 26, 4 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

A Kirkland council member departs post haste. Attack on Public Disclosure nominee falters.

Obama protects San Juans' beauty, mystery

Mon, Mar 25, 1 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The islands and the places being protected by presidential order are far richer than what we ordinarily think of.

Teen gun-possession bill gains support

Wed, Feb 13, 11:45 a.m.

By Tom James

A House committee approved a measure to toughen penalties for juveniles caught with guns. But it still faces real hurdles.

6 ways to help immigrants and the entire state

Mon, Jan 14, 5 a.m.

By Pramila Jayapal

Commentary: Washington state would be much better off if it did more to integrate immigrants into the education system, business and society. Here is an action plan for the new governor and Legislature.

This Washington has its own military-industrial complex problem

Mon, Jan 7, 6 a.m.

By Brendan Williams

Guest Opinion: It's time for our state's federally elected officials to stop pandering to military expansion interests and get serious about the real challenges we're facing.

Is Mount Rainier too white?

Wed, Jan 2, 12:01 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Preserving our natural heritage will require engaging a larger share of the population in outdoor activities. The National Parks won't survive on support from white people with white hair.

Best of 2012: An attorney prosecutes her foe, Alzheimer's

Sat, Dec 29, 6 a.m.

By Quin Benzel

Myriam Marquez, after being diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's, has dedicated her life to spreading awareness and finding a cure to the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.