Politics Now that voters have spoken, what'll our leaders do? Our state and national leaders may have been elected on social platforms, but their upcoming agendas will be dominated by taxing and spending issues. by Ted Van Dyk / November 10, 2012
Politics Bellingham voters fear polarization above outcomes This week, a mix of Bellingham voters turned out with questions not about next Tuesday's results, but a growing community divide. by Ted Van Dyk / October 31, 2012
Politics The ballot measures: How one observer looks at the current crop Washington state ballot (2010). by Ted Van Dyk / October 29, 2012
Politics Good final debate may give Obama campaign boost Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in their final presidential debate, as seen during a viewing at a San Francisco theater. by Ted Van Dyk / October 22, 2012
Politics Foreign policy debate sets stage for final campaign push Obama-Romney voting in the 30th Legislative District by Ted Van Dyk / October 20, 2012
Politics Celebrating a warrior who fought for peace George McGovern by Ted Van Dyk / October 18, 2012
Vice presidential candidates talk to a virtual draw Paul Ryan, Romney's VP pick. by Ted Van Dyk / October 11, 2012
A close debate plays to one candidate's issues Obama-Romney voting in the 30th Legislative District by Ted Van Dyk / October 3, 2012
Journalism's changing prospects: The death of an 'NYT' publisher As publisher, Arthur Ochs (Punch) Sulzberger served journalism and the public well. But the future is tough for all newspapers. by Ted Van Dyk / October 1, 2012
Do the Mariners have the stuff to start winning again? Jack Zduriencik, right, answers a question from Rick Rizzs during a 2011 event. by Ted Van Dyk / September 26, 2012