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
Politics Election-year economics: 10 essential questions Boeing's 787 by Stephen H. Dunphy / February 4, 2012
Culture Church groups push for action on feds' Seattle police report Seattle and Portland police have been more aggressive than many departments in addressing juvenile prostitution cases. by Stacey Solie / January 24, 2012
Politics Doing the math: Obama, Romney have jobs problems President Barack Obama embraces Bill Clinton after the former president's speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. by Stephen H. Dunphy / September 19, 2012
Judge to Magnuson Park developer: Back off the First Amendment Magnuson Park's Building 11, housing artist lofts and Sail Sand Point, as seen from the north. by Stacey Solie / September 17, 2012
Politics What's the secret sauce for Seattle's global reach? Bill Gates. (Wikimedia Commons) by Stephen H. Dunphy / April 9, 2012