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 Jean Godden: Saying goodbye to our friend, Walt Crowley Walt Crowley in 2004. (Michael Cain) by Jean Godden / September 23, 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
Opinion To fight climate change, Washington needs a clean fuel standard Doing so will cut carbon emissions and spur jobs of the future, write Port Commissioner Fred Felleman and King County Executive Dow Constantine. by Dow Constantine & Fred Felleman / March 10, 2020 / Updated at 8:04 am March 3, 2020
News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Molly Taft & Sally Deneen Columbia Journalism Investigations, Center for Public Integrity and InvestigateWest / September 23, 2020
Opinion 'The roundabout queen': Remembering Seattle's Phyllis Lamphere The trailblazing Councilwoman's accomplishments include the Seattle Aquarium, Myrtle Edwards Park. by Jean Godden / November 20, 2018
Opinion Running for Seattle City Council? The line forms that way A look at the political landscape as we enter the 2019 city council elections, which are poised to attract larger numbers than usual. by Jean Godden / January 10, 2019
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018