Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Culture Seattle and Brooklyn: a tale of two waterfronts (Top) Brooklyn Bridge Park, (Bottom) Seattle Waterfront Park by Bob Royer / April 3, 2012
Tech How CityClub's founding mothers made a better Seattle Discussing CityClub's history: (left to right) Jean B. Rolfe, Kate B. Webster, Suzanne F. Lile Hunter, and Colleen S. Willoughby. by Bob Royer / February 7, 2012
Politics Heroism at Chernobyl: a reprise in Japan A memorial to the people at Chernobyl who sacrificed their own safety to protect the world from greater danger. by Bob Royer / March 21, 2011
Politics George Bartholick: restoring the Pike Market and envisioning our Zoo George Bartholick at Western Washington University by Bob Royer / September 12, 2012
Equity Dave Beck: Seattle's great up-from-under saga Dave Beck and Dan Tobin by Bob Royer / April 22, 2012