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
Politics How the 2020 census could alter state politics The recent election has quickly shifted attention to 2018 and the partisan balance in Congress. by Bill Stafford / January 3, 2018
Politics How budget cuts could dull Washington's international edge Federal budget cuts could threaten one of Washington's longstanding tools for maintaining its strength as a global competitor. by Bill Stafford / April 17, 2012
New Rep production brings kooky comedic relief Michael Patten and Elizabeth Raetz in Circle Mirror Transformation by deanna duff / October 25, 2011
Politics Japanese lessons on the art of economic rebounding Canal City, a shopping complex in Fukuoka, Japan. by Bill Stafford / October 24, 2011
Out of Aberdeen: singer gets taste of big-city shows on her own Roxi Copland by deanna duff / October 21, 2011
Politics Tom Morello: A soundtrack to American revolution? Tom Morello onstage at The Crocodile with fans. by deanna duff / October 20, 2011