Opinion I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19. From spreading misinformation to doubting experts, the President's actions put Americans at risk. by Eric Holdeman / March 11, 2020
Politics As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans. by Kevin Knodell / May 27, 2019
Politics How Trump’s wall could hurt WA’s wildfire readiness An upgrade to the fire department at the Yakima Training Center is on the list of military projects that might be put on hold due to the president’s emergency declaration. by Kevin Knodell / March 26, 2019
Politics Fear of a new nuclear arms race revives hotbed of anti-nuclear action Trump's plans for escalation kick off a new chapter in Washington's long history with nuclear proliferation and resistance. by Kevin Knodell / October 18, 2019
News Military families are getting sick from mold in their homes. Now they’re suing A recent Army report showed that some residents at Joint Base Lewis-McChord worried about facing reprisals if they raised concerns or complained. by Kevin Knodell / November 21, 2019
Politics Washington dawdles as megaquake looms A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. by Eric Holdeman / January 2, 2017
Opinion Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Politics Trust requires more than government telling the truth Trust is often in short supply at all levels of government: an Occupy protest in New Mexico. by Eric Holdeman / July 31, 2012
Politics Obama's climate deal may be as good as it gets for years President Obama addresses a U.N. climate summit in September 2014. by Patrick Mazza / November 18, 2014
Politics Inslee needs to light a fire on climate change Gov. Jay Inslee testifies at a legislative hearing. by Patrick Mazza / May 14, 2014