Opinion I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19. From spreading misinformation to doubting experts, the President's actions put Americans at risk. by Eric Holdeman / March 11, 2020
Opinion Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Amtrak finds it hard to take citizens' help, even when they build a station The railroad station in Olympia by C.B. Hall / February 21, 2012
Politics Revenue forecast improves odds that Legislature will finish on time There is also no excuse for failing to enact longer-term budget reforms. by JasonMercier / February 16, 2012
Politics Legislature looks other way on the budget Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / January 26, 2012
Politics State's newest ferries are proving pricey Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / January 25, 2012
Lean management moves toward becoming law The Legislature is picking up on the "lean management" philosophy that the governor has been pushing as appropriate to hard times. by JasonMercier / January 16, 2012
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Competing with the state: A fool's game for foot-ferries? Colman Dock currently accommodates foot-ferry services, seen on the extension to the left (2005 phont). by C.B. Hall / August 29, 2012