Equity State tax breaks for businesses need scrutiny now Businesses argue that changes would be a disaster. But should we continue business subsidies when we will be forced into brutal cuts in health and social services that will hurt needy individuals? by Dick Nelson / February 1, 2011
Politics Tax breaks: Olympia's reformers need a coherent strategy Who's got the money? by Dick Nelson / March 10, 2011
Politics Special session offers some hope of curbing tax breaks State Sen. Ed Murray by Dick Nelson / April 27, 2011
Politics Short-term cuts pose long-term threats to state higher education University of Washington (2007) by Dick Nelson / April 17, 2011
Politics Online sales growth is worsening state budget trouble One of Amazon's new buildings in the South Lake Union neighborhood. by Dick Nelson / March 30, 2011
Politics Washington state's tax-break brawlers can take the fight outside Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / May 26, 2011
News Sawant declares victory following dramatic comeback Two weeks before election day, polling showed Egan Orion leading — but also that Amazon's contributions were going to be a problem. by David Kroman / November 9, 2019
Politics In pepper spraying teacher, Chief O'Toole blames system, not officer Chief O'Toole reduced the disciplinary recommendation for Ofc. Delafuente. by David Kroman / October 8, 2015
Politics Tight council race exposes a divided West Seattle Lisa Herbold and Shannon Braddock are in the tightest race for city council. by David Kroman / October 8, 2015
Politics It's taking a lot of cash to get big money out of local politics by David Kroman / October 5, 2015