Opinion The worst shipwreck in Northwest history happened a century ago In 1918, about 350 people boarded the Princess Sophia, which was bound for Seattle. None of them arrived. by Bob Simmons / October 22, 2018
Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Politics Komen's climb-down brings elation at regional Planned Parenthood Sen. Patty Murray by Bob Simmons / February 3, 2012
Tech Komen cuts to Planned Parenthood hit Northwest Sen. Patty Murray by Bob Simmons / January 31, 2012
Sparing Bellingham's grand old granary Granary backers project messages onto the side of the historic building. by Bob Simmons / September 3, 2012
Environment Plan to create major park moves ahead Some of the damage from the 1983 Smith Creek landslide at Lake Whatcom. by Bob Simmons / May 23, 2012
Culture The fight to create Washington's biggest park Some of the damage from the 1983 Smith Creek landslide at Lake Whatcom. by Bob Simmons / April 25, 2012