Politics 'Superman' paints education picture, but does it have answers? "Waiting for 'Superman'" argues for new strategies to education America's young people. by Dick Lilly / October 1, 2010
Amtrak to Vancouver faces a bureaucratic hurdle An Amtrak train arrives in Bellingham (2008). by C.B. Hall / September 21, 2010
Politics Good news wrapped in a conundrum at Rainier Beach High School Rainier Beach High School Principal Robert Gary Jr. (left) and Seattle schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson by Dick Lilly / March 3, 2008
Politics The reasons given for firing Ingraham High principal just don't add up Susan Enfield, Highline School District Superintendent and former Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent. by Dick Lilly / May 15, 2011
Politics Rounding up the usual sentiments on K-12 education Chester Finn by Dick Lilly / May 12, 2011
Politics Expecting too much of a superintendent is part of the problem Susan Enfield, Highline School District Superintendent and former Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent. by Dick Lilly / March 7, 2011
Politics If a mudslide has canceled your train, you're not alone Mudslides cause frequent disruptions for Amtrak trains using BNSF tracks like this one. by C.B. Hall / March 6, 2011
Politics An unwise raise for the Port chief A 9 percent raise for Tay Yoshitani, while other Port workers' salary-boosts are capped at 3.5 percent, sends all kinds of wrong signals. by Dick Lilly / March 3, 2011
Politics Public employees' pay: What's missing is context Protesters crowd Wisconsin's state Capitol during a demonstration against Gov. Scott Walker's proposals to take away public employees' bargaining rights. by Dick Lilly / February 28, 2011
Politics Washington state receives high-speed rail money After a long wait, promised federal money is on the way. And considerably more could be coming if another Republican governor rejects federal help. by C.B. Hall / February 26, 2011