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
Opinion 3 things local leaders must do to protect workers during coronavirus The measures already taken are commendable, but there are serious gaps in our COVID-19 emergency response. by Lisa Daugaard / March 13, 2020
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for doubling wages of frontline care workers In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Lisa Daugaard / April 6, 2020
Culture Seattle's best new building of 2016 is a total dump Seattle Public Utility’s North Seattle Transfer Station. by Mark Hinshaw / December 27, 2016
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Pacific Northwest Ballet company dancers and PNB School students in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, choreographed by George Balanchine. by Nicole Capozziello / December 7, 2016
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Photo by KBCS/flickr by Nicole Capozziello / October 11, 2017
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Caitlin Doughty, the co-founder of The Order of the Good Death, kicks off the 7th annual "Death Salon" in Seattle. by Nicole Capozziello / October 4, 2017