Politics New city transportation head: Can he match the city's goals with its resources? Magnolia Bridge supports: not enough for the long term. by Dick Nelson / August 14, 2014
Culture How to turn our weather into a tourism asset The locals will know you're a tourist. by Dick Nelson / August 17, 2011
Culture Paris fashion tops Seattle's, but the reason might surprise you Comfort and style combined: Fashion for Parisian women is surprisingly sensible. by Valerie Easton / November 16, 2010
Politics Washington state's budget: My how you've grown Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / August 10, 2011
Politics Tax breaks: Olympia's reformers need a coherent strategy Who's got the money? by Dick Nelson / March 10, 2011
Equity State tax breaks for businesses need scrutiny now Businesses argue that changes would be a disaster. But should we continue business subsidies when we will be forced into brutal cuts in health and social services that will hurt needy individuals? by Dick Nelson / February 1, 2011
Politics Special session offers some hope of curbing tax breaks State Sen. Ed Murray by Dick Nelson / April 27, 2011
Politics Short-term cuts pose long-term threats to state higher education University of Washington (2007) by Dick Nelson / April 17, 2011
Politics Online sales growth is worsening state budget trouble One of Amazon's new buildings in the South Lake Union neighborhood. by Dick Nelson / March 30, 2011
Book City: Seattle Times' book editor is a Jared Diamond nut Mary Ann Gwinn by Valerie Easton / January 9, 2013