Peter Jackson is the former editorial-page editor of the Everett Herald. Follow him on Twitter @phardinjackson
Rumbles on the waterfront; another case of Portland-envy; dubious distinction time for Washington colleges; Rose City roses for Obama's speech; and a study puts tolls on 520 under another cloud.
Homeland insecurity, a new bridge for endless debate, why Obama is wobbly on the environment, and the high cost of brunching with POTUS.
In the news today: McGinn gets a makeover, a Seattle author inspires a culinary bookstore, and the problem with Obama (He's not crazy enough).
Chastened homebuilders, bum's rush for Yoo-know-who, unemployment blues in Tacoma and Portland, no-show in 2012 for President You-know-who.
Get the scoop on BART's new Seattle-fleeing director, Steve Jobs' aversion to giving, Hanford National Park, a Costco legend's retirement, and Portland's rudderless mayor.
