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
On climate: We’ll always have Paris Seattle President Donald Trump talks about the Paris climate agreement in the Rose Garden of the White House. by Clayton Aldern / June 3, 2017
Tech How former Seahawk Ricardo Lockette got religion on science Former Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette poses with school kids at the Washington STEM conference. by Michelle Ranken / January 30, 2017
Politics Wanted: a few (hundred) good computer science teachers by Michelle Ranken / January 16, 2017
Politics In Obama's farewell, a hint of something new President Barack Obama waves as he take the stage to speak during his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. by Clayton Aldern / January 10, 2017
Equity Black Student Union is back at Rainier Beach Members of the Black Student Union at Rainier Beach High School. by Michelle Ranken / April 24, 2017