Opinion After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next? A Democratic win in Pennsylvania may spell more trouble for the GOP in trying to hold Dave Reichert’s seat. by Ben Anderstone / March 21, 2018
Opinion 5 things to watch in the 8th District race In the contest between Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi, both parties have reason for hope. by Ben Anderstone / September 11, 2018
Opinion The GOP is having to play defense — even in Washington's deep-red districts In two local congressional districts, Republican incumbents face primary scares. by Ben Anderstone / August 29, 2018
Opinion Overperforming state Republicans due for a dousing Late ballots in the August primary leaned red, but the GOP is still in big trouble. by Ben Anderstone / August 17, 2018
Opinion Durkan, Seattle police, and the undermining of civil liberties Subverting the law to uphold it is nothing new for Seattle’s 'troops.' by Shaun Scott / July 15, 2020
Opinion The time to abolish Seattle police was yesterday Historical efforts to reform the city’s police department and rid it of racism have all failed. Now is the time to change the narrative. by Shaun Scott / June 26, 2020
Opinion Trump calls them suspicious, but WA has counted late ballots for years President Trump and others have decried late-arriving mail ballots as suspicious. In our state, they’re anything but. by Ben Anderstone / October 30, 2020
Opinion In Washington state, housing is the question and the answer The pandemic reminds us that home is central to civic life. It's time we made housing security a social right for all. by Shaun Scott / November 25, 2020
Opinion A tragic Seattle story explains the decline of American welfare The legacy of Linda “Welfare Queen” Taylor lives on in Washington state. by Shaun Scott / January 26, 2021
Opinion The coronavirus crisis is what emergency funds are for — Seattle, use them. Officials have $150 million in reserves to provide relief from COVID-19 and its looming economic consequences. by Shaun Scott / March 17, 2020