Investigations Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations. by Brandon Block / April 19, 2024
Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
Culture In the race for the White House, you need not settle for a candidate with only one god One of Steve Clifford's nine gods 'ꀔ we forget which one. by Steve Clifford / July 8, 2007
Culture Flip Side exclusive: Why those contractors don't show up at your home Turns out there's an entire state agency that ensures that they are chronologically challenged. by Steve Clifford / July 1, 2007
Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
Culture Excess altruism threatens the Northwest economy We could do with a little less vision and values and a little more profit by Steve Clifford / June 17, 2007
Culture 20 questions for the well-read book club Things Oprah would never ask, or would never have to ask. by Steve Clifford / June 13, 2007
Culture A health-care system everyone would like is the one we already have The premise is so simple: Stick someone else with the bill. Besides making everyone happy, this approach will solve global warming. by Steve Clifford / May 29, 2007
Culture Updating La Boheme into Le Bourgeois The very popular opera needs more contemporary relevance. Fortunately, Seattle Opera is on the case and has commissioned a new sequel, set in high-rent Seattle and featuring the heartbreak of... by Steve Clifford / May 21, 2007
Culture Why stop with a state frog? We need many more Official Objects The Pacific chorus frog, Washington's official amphibian. (State of Washington) by Steve Clifford / May 18, 2007