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 C.R. Douglas and KCTS reach for the intelligent viewer C.R. Douglas: cerebral peppiness. by Feliks Banel / April 16, 2012
A documentary worthy of Seattle's shining moment Seattle Center: enduring icons of 1962 by Feliks Banel / March 21, 2012
Culture Finding strength to forgive the unforgivable The burial site for the two Powell sons. by Feliks Banel / March 20, 2012
KCTS-generated film paints Seattle music scene vividly "Something in the Water," a film by Ward Serrill, will play on KCTS. by Feliks Banel / October 18, 2011
Looking back at the Gulf war from a YouTube world In that war with Iraq 20 years ago, the mandate and mission were clear, internationally approved, and limited. Today, we have a "military presence." by Feliks Banel / January 13, 2011
Family, technology, and the joys of micro-history The digital archive maintained by The Seattle Times can open up new paths into family history. by Feliks Banel / January 7, 2011