Opinion I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19. From spreading misinformation to doubting experts, the President's actions put Americans at risk. by Eric Holdeman / March 11, 2020
Politics Washington dawdles as megaquake looms A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. by Eric Holdeman / January 2, 2017
Environment What the death of WA’s carbon tax says about the future Some lessons gained from the failure of Initiative 1631. by Kate Schimel High Country News / February 6, 2019
Opinion Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Politics More fuel for the protesters: profiteering on health care Do as doctor says! by Hubert Locke / October 6, 2011
Politics Arizona stirs another critical debate Sheriff Clarence Dupnik speaking at an event by Hubert Locke / January 20, 2011
Politics Beep-beep: a car-user's manifesto Pronto! bikes at Occidental Park by Hubert Locke / October 7, 2010
Politics It's hard to understand opposition to Chief Diaz for being an insider Seattle Police Chief John Diaz by Hubert Locke / July 28, 2010
Politics The real Gingrich game: racial code words The South Carolina primary has brought an ugly turn in the election appeals by the GOP. Sadly, it's a path that has been well prepared. by Hubert Locke / January 23, 2012
Politics Remembering David Olson, a true 'university citizen' Professor David J. Olson by Hubert Locke / September 17, 2012