Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Opinion Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake. by John Carlson / May 28, 2019
Opinion The sun has set on Jay Inslee's presidential bid The Washington state governor has run a one-issue campaign and is paying the price for it. by John Carlson / July 22, 2019
Opinion Why the income tax revival is good for Republicans The progressive dream of taxing income just got a shot in the arm from the Court of Appeals. Conservatives should celebrate, too. by John Carlson / August 9, 2019
Opinion After a meager presidential bid, Jay Inslee looks vulnerable in his run for a third term Gov. Inslee failed to build momentum around climate change. What's that mean for his reelection prospects back home? by John Carlson / August 23, 2019
Opinion Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ by John Carlson / March 22, 2019
Opinion A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. by John Carlson / March 21, 2019
Opinion Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. by John Carlson / March 6, 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