Politics Ballot measures: a Western anachronism and lazy democracy Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected... by Ted Van Dyk / November 2, 2007
Politics Obama, Act I: a partisan stimulus plan Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Barack Obama at KeyArena, along with Mayor Greg Nickels. (Hal O'Brien, Wikimedia Commons) by Ted Van Dyk / January 29, 2009
Culture Seattle: Walk, bike, lose those extra pounds A biker on the Burke Gilman Trail. by Anthony B. Robinson / April 18, 2012
Memories of a former UW basketball coach, 'Tippy' Dye William "Tippy" when he was athletic director at the University of Nebraska by Ted Van Dyk / April 13, 2012
Politics Crazy-making: A look at 3 aspects of the news Afghan National Police in a training exercise. by Ted Van Dyk / April 10, 2012
Ancient rhythms of sport and nature at Genesee Park A map showing when Wetmore Slough was a Columbia City harbor. by Anthony B. Robinson / April 9, 2012
Culture Holy Week story: The grace of receiving The Last Supper by Anthony B. Robinson / April 4, 2012
Politics Romney likely to make smart VP pick Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by Ted Van Dyk / April 4, 2012
Politics Health-care debate: a chance to get past paralysis President Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union address to Congress. by Ted Van Dyk / March 29, 2012
Politics Foot-kissing at Lowell School and 'The Death of Common Sense' Just a few of the many legal books it takes to contain all the laws that have been created. by Anthony B. Robinson / March 28, 2012