Opinion
Inslee’s nightmare before Christmas | Shiers
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency will end by…
Opinion
Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell
Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…
Opinion
We all need to acknowledge the devils in ourselves | Whale’s Tales
I read somewhere years ago — I have forgotten where — that if a person cannot relish the…
Opinion
Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh water | Brunell
In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world.…
Opinion
The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner
Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…
Opinion
My fellow Americans, we need a political middle again | Whale
For the poor beleaguered voter in the coming elections, I offer this piece of advice — beware of…
Opinion
Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner
One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…
Opinion
There’s nothing partisan about recognizing the truth | Whale’s Tales
Nobody cares. Nobody is watching.
Opinion
Here’s the supreme irony behind so-called states’ rights | Whale’s Tales
Many crack-brained ideas are riding the winds in this country, noxious seeds bound for the ears of sympathetic…
Opinion
Jan. 6 investigation fallout reaches Washington state politics | Roegner
The reaction to the public airing of the events of Jan. 6, 2021, from the investigation into the…
Opinion
Inslee won’t be on the ballot this year, but he’ll be the target | Roegner
The last time Gov. Jay Inslee ran for re-election was in 2020, and he defeated Republican Loren Culp…
Opinion
Drones can help restore scorched public forests | Brunell
Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions.…
Opinion
To prevent future violence, we need to learn what’s in us | Whale’s Tales
Fresh pools of blood, tears and fury.