Opinion Walkable city? How Seattle pedestrians are more at risk than ever Seattle is going backward — not forward — on pedestrian safety and related issues. by Douglas MacDonald / May 16, 2018
Opinion E-bikers, these sidewalks are made for walking With electric bikes proliferating, Seattle has to fix its sidewalk riding ordinance. by Douglas MacDonald / April 17, 2018
Why Seattle will never be a walkable city A crowd of pedestrians cross a downtown sidewalk — where the markings are wearing off. by Douglas MacDonald / May 3, 2017
Opinion Green voters seem confused this election Anacortes is the site of several oil refineries. Maybe a carbon tax should be a priority? by Douglas MacDonald / November 5, 2016
Politics Seattle area's growth shows the power of the market, and planning Even as we look ahead, it's good to take stock of the forces that have shaped the city we know today. by Dick Morrill / November 9, 2014
Politics Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us Newly available data allows us to see a picture that runs counter to some of the national impressions. by Dick Morrill / March 27, 2014
Politics Voters have city leaders on notice: No business as usual Going forward, a breakdown of the 2013 election results carries lessons that city politicians can ignore only at great peril. by Dick Morrill / February 2, 2014
Northwest grit at the Head of the Charles Northwest rivalries, victories and defeat went nose-to-nose this weekend during Boston's famed rowing race. by Douglas MacDonald / October 21, 2013
Politics Digging It: How to bore a tunnel, in pictures Construction of the Viaduct replacement tunnel is about to begin. The project's workhorse is a state-of-the-art boring machine that will generate as much thrust as 13 space shuttles. by Douglas MacDonald / July 18, 2013
Politics Digging It: As Bertha bores, tunnel geeks everywhere will be watching Seattle's tunneling machine is state of the art by Douglas MacDonald / July 18, 2013