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
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
Amtrak finds it hard to take citizens' help, even when they build a station The railroad station in Olympia by C.B. Hall / February 21, 2012
Politics State's newest ferries are proving pricey Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / January 25, 2012
Politics Competing with the state: A fool's game for foot-ferries? Colman Dock currently accommodates foot-ferry services, seen on the extension to the left (2005 phont). by C.B. Hall / August 29, 2012
A streetcar cure for Seattle's waterfront South Lake Union is developing rapidly. by C.B. Hall / August 5, 2012
Politics Trust requires more than government telling the truth Trust is often in short supply at all levels of government: an Occupy protest in New Mexico. by Eric Holdeman / July 31, 2012
Politics Eastside trail: Will rail ever return? A freight car sits on a spur just off the main line near downtown Bellevue. by C.B. Hall / April 1, 2012
Politics Washington state debates how to spend the feds' big rail bucks An Amtrak Cascades train by C.B. Hall / March 22, 2012