Politics Ballot measures: a Western anachronism and lazy democracy Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected... by Ted Van Dyk / November 2, 2007
Politics Obama, Act I: a partisan stimulus plan Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Barack Obama at KeyArena, along with Mayor Greg Nickels. (Hal O'Brien, Wikimedia Commons) by Ted Van Dyk / January 29, 2009
Tech How former Seahawk Ricardo Lockette got religion on science Former Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette poses with school kids at the Washington STEM conference. by Michelle Ranken / January 30, 2017
Politics Wanted: a few (hundred) good computer science teachers by Michelle Ranken / January 16, 2017
Equity Black Student Union is back at Rainier Beach Members of the Black Student Union at Rainier Beach High School. by Michelle Ranken / April 24, 2017
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Memories of a former UW basketball coach, 'Tippy' Dye William "Tippy" when he was athletic director at the University of Nebraska by Ted Van Dyk / April 13, 2012
Politics Crazy-making: A look at 3 aspects of the news Afghan National Police in a training exercise. by Ted Van Dyk / April 10, 2012