Politics Obama's setting sun President Barack Obama talks to the nation about the debt-limit talks. by Ted Van Dyk / August 6, 2011
Redeeming Chief Leschi Schein's new book, Bones Beneath Our Feet, provides a fictionalized account of Puget Sound's 1850s war. by Robin Lindley / August 2, 2011
Politics The coming year bodes ill for Obama, and for big local projects The proposed waterfront tunnel by Ted Van Dyk / July 24, 2011
Politics Murdoch's testimony: a human drama The final edition of the "News of the World" appeared July 10. by Ted Van Dyk / July 19, 2011
Politics Along with spending cuts, state still needs tax reform Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Ted Van Dyk / November 15, 2010
Politics Veterans Day: A time for honoring troops and questioning leaders A color guard took part in a Qwest Field recognition ceremony for congressional Medal of Honor veterans Col. Joe M. Jackson, left, and Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady at the Seattle Seahawks' 2008 Military... by Ted Van Dyk / November 10, 2010
Politics Obama will have to seek consensus solutions House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Barrack Obama: Democrats are in political trouble. by Ted Van Dyk / November 3, 2010
Recollections of Ted Sorensen From "ask not what your country can do for you" to writing history, Sorensen provided rare insight and dedication. by Ted Van Dyk / November 1, 2010
Politics Sobering up after the election College students know: Weird stuff happens here by Ted Van Dyk / October 17, 2010
Politics Meade Emory, 'Seattle's Atticus Finch,' dies at 79 Meade Emory: a life well and usefully lived. by Ted Van Dyk / October 12, 2010