Intiman's new Craig Lucas play: blighted lives and hidden truths Daniel Zaitchik, left, plays Billy and James McMenamin is Tad in the Intiman production of Craig Lucas' <I>Prayer for My Enemy</I> by Ben Rankin / August 13, 2007
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
Doing Shakespeare proud at the Seattle Rep Christine Marie Brown as Viola and Barzin Akhavan as Orsinio in Shakespeare's <i>Twelfe Night</i> at the Seattle Rep. (Chris Bennion) by Ben Rankin / September 27, 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 Lessons from a WA politician who got things done in Congress Former Congressman Al Swift had the skills for working together that we need today. by John Arthur Wilson / May 7, 2018
Opinion Trump's census plans should worry us here Trump signs an executive order. by John Arthur Wilson / November 29, 2017
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
Culture Beauty and diversity at Federal Way rhododendron garden Woodland Garden, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden by Jackie Hiltz / April 12, 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
Politics Romney likely to make smart VP pick Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by Ted Van Dyk / April 4, 2012