News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
Politics After the mayoral debate, an early prediction There were no knockouts in the first debate, but Mike McGinn has shown an ability to improve his game immensely. by Matt A. Fikse / September 11, 2009
Politics Amsterdam sends a gay-marriage message to America Half a million line the Amsterdam canals for the gay-wedding celebration by Matt A. Fikse / August 2, 2009
Politics The Mayor's race: not making it easy for us undecideds Greg Nickels and Jan Drago, lookalike political allies by Matt A. Fikse / July 22, 2009
Politics Another slow day at election central Maddeningly, Wednesday's mayoral results mean exactly nothing. by Matt A. Fikse / November 4, 2009
Politics I hereby declare I am not running for mayor Mayor Nickels bolted together a powerful political and financial coalition. by Matt A. Fikse / June 2, 2009
Environment Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks. by Venice Buhain / September 5, 2023 / Updated: Sept. 7, 2023
News Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter illness season. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2023 / Updated: September 22, 2023
News The new year brings new WA laws for guns, minimum wage and more Here are 12 new policies that will come into effect in 2024. by Venice Buhain / January 1, 2024