Politics Seattle election endorsements at a glance For those of you who actually know there's an election on Tuesday, Aug. 21. by William Echols / August 20, 2007
Politics How the Northwest's cities are coping with the homeless Dealing with homelessness and its attendant problems have become a focus of Northwest cities' social agendas by William Echols / August 10, 2007
Politics Norm Dicks, the Northwest's Earmark King Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash., is ranked sixth among all congressmen for "bringing home the pork" in the form of federal budgetary earmarks by William Echols / August 8, 2007
Politics Here are the real statistics, and they support light rail A recent test run of Sound Transit light rail. (Sound Transit) by William Echols / August 1, 2007
Culture Miracle: A mainstream newspaper sheds the pretense of detachment A recent installment of "A Prayer for Gloria" and <i>Seattle Times</i> columnist Jerry Brewer (inset). by William Echols / July 12, 2007
Culture For some, Seattle is evergreen; others say the Emerald City has lost its shine Update: Jonathan Raban's recent essay on Crosscut has sparked a big debate: What was Seattle, what has it become, and how did that happen? by William Echols / July 11, 2007
Politics In search of passenger-only ferry service that pencils out The passenger steamer <i>Daily</i>, launched in 1912, served on the Seattle-Tacoma route. by William Echols / July 4, 2007
Politics Yakima City Council candidates talk budget deficit, homelessness With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall. by Mai Hoang / September 28, 2023
Politics Recap: 5 takeaways from the 8th Congressional District debate Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Republican challenger Matt Larkin faced off to discuss gas prices, abortion and law enforcement. Watch the recording here. by Mai Hoang / October 28, 2022
News Central WA home prices spike amid influx of Seattle-area transplants Housing affordability has become a challenge in Chelan and Kittitas counties as recreation and smaller communities draw Puget Sound residents. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2022