Opinion Trump's first year: Why he's winning bigly but might lose anyway If Donald Trump were not president, Jenny Durkan would not be mayor of Seattle. by John Carlson / January 18, 2018
Politics One question that will drive Jenny Durkan’s homeless strategy Seattle is a city that likes to go its own way. As America moved steadily rightward during the Obama years, Seattle veered sharply left. by John Carlson / December 28, 2017
An income tax in Seattle? It won't happen. Ever King County Superior Court Judge John Ruhl, left, ruled against an income tax on high-wage earners. by John Carlson / November 27, 2017
3 ways to find common ground on guns In this file photograph, Matt Mulder, left, holds an AR-15 rifle as he has his photo taken while Mary Hath Spokane, center, gives info to Steel Brooks after having her picture taken during a rally by... by John Carlson / October 10, 2017
Opinion Seattle should just say no to May Day riots Police and May Day 2016 protesters near the SoDo district by John Carlson / April 27, 2017
2014's #10 Most Read: The unspoken realities behind a King County Metro tax proposition Does Metro need Prop One - or just better management? by John Carlson / December 17, 2014
Politics Armed and mentally ill Mental health improvements could help with random violence. by John Carlson / June 29, 2014
Prop 1: What King County Metro hopes you won't notice Does Metro need Prop One - or just better management? by John Carlson / April 15, 2014
Politics #1 Most-Read of 2013: Martin v. Zimmerman: The media at its worst Did the media demonize George Zimmerman? by John Carlson / December 30, 2013
Politics Boeing v. Machinists: Time for an Inslee-vention Unlike these existing 777 models, the new 777X may not be built in Washington. by John Carlson / December 3, 2013