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 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 The Pol: Ed Murray State senator, gay rights advocate, Alki homey, hiker . . . by wendy-wahman / June 2, 2013
Politics The Activist: Kate Martin Landscape architect, skate park designer, neighborhood champion, Jersey girl . . . by wendy-wahman / May 27, 2013
Politics The linebacker: Bruce Harrell High school valedictorian, college football standout and UW-educated lawyer who built a career in his hometown, where a mayor told him at age 12 he should consider public office. by wendy-wahman / May 19, 2013
Politics The neighborhood guy: Peter Steinbrueck The urban planner and mayoral candidate in pictures. by wendy-wahman / May 12, 2013
Politics The Detective: Tim Burgess Lincoln High grad, former journalist and Seattle police officer whose first date with his wife was at a murder scene. by wendy-wahman / May 5, 2013