Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
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
Culture Sunday in Amsterdam? Let's go to that cool new Starbucks Inside the sliding glass doors of Starbucks: The Bank, multi-levels greet coffee customers. by Sue Frause / April 15, 2012
Boeing's big boat and the photo of it seen 'round the nation The 130-ft. Daedalus cruises into the dock at April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island in British Columbia in 2008 by Sue Frause / April 10, 2012
Whale-watching for free, aboard the state ferries Whale watching aboard a Washington State Ferries vessel running from Sidney, B.C., to Anacortes by Sue Frause / October 21, 2011
Politics Ferry tales from the state's new boat The Chetzemoka arrives at Coupeville (Keystone) on Whidbey Island, accompanied by the US Coast Guard. by Sue Frause / January 1, 2011
A full-moon eclipse on a winter solstice night A Crosscut writer who refuses to sleep through this triple-whammy event takes a slideshow of the progress of the eclipse. by Sue Frause / December 21, 2010
Culture Christmas music everywhere? Here's a guide to picking for the occasion That final pre-holiday house cleaning? Time for some of Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas music. by Sue Frause / December 19, 2010