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 What will kickstart Northwest's earthquake preparations? Damage at the modern Sendai airport after the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster of 2011: No use planning for something like that here, right? by Eric Holdeman / August 3, 2015
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 Get some backbone about the state budget, progressives! Washington State Capitol by Brendan Williams / August 11, 2011
Politics Workers' comp reform is worse than dreaded I-1082 Former state Rep. Brendan Williams by Brendan Williams / June 10, 2011
Politics This Washington has its own military-industrial complex problem Guest Opinion: It's time for our state's federally elected officials to stop pandering to military expansion interests and get serious about the real challenges we're facing. by Brendan Williams / January 6, 2013
Politics Why liberalism is dead here: pandering and premature capitulation Tim Eyman, the Democrats' bête noire: You can only get away with blaming him for so long. by Brendan Williams / January 2, 2012
Politics Washington dawdles as megaquake looms A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. by Eric Holdeman / January 2, 2017
Politics The real lessons from the Fizzle in the Drizzle A recent storm, which proved less damaging than feared, provided the first chance to test regional preparedness since a 2006 windstorm. by Eric Holdeman / October 20, 2016
Politics State has bad habits in dealing with long-term care needs Care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients in a Midwest facility. by Brendan Williams / December 4, 2013