Opinion Running for Seattle City Council? The line forms that way A look at the political landscape as we enter the 2019 city council elections, which are poised to attract larger numbers than usual. by Jean Godden / January 10, 2019
Opinion 'The roundabout queen': Remembering Seattle's Phyllis Lamphere The trailblazing Councilwoman's accomplishments include the Seattle Aquarium, Myrtle Edwards Park. by Jean Godden / November 20, 2018
Opinion I paid a price on public records law. And I hope Inslee holds lawmakers accountable, too Gov. Inslee must decide by Thursday whether he'll veto the bill. by Jean Godden / February 27, 2018
Politics How the 2020 census could alter state politics The recent election has quickly shifted attention to 2018 and the partisan balance in Congress. by Bill Stafford / January 3, 2018
Politics Women-unfriendly Seattle must fix its status as the 73-cent city Seattle women last April were surprised to find that on average, women are paid 73 cents on each dollar that men are paid. by Jean Godden / June 4, 2014
Politics Ramps to Nowhere: A word on behalf of 'Seattle process' One of the ramps for a never-completed freeway project that would have plowed through the Seattle Arboretum and Wedgwood by Jean Godden / April 30, 2014
Politics Political mystery: How council districts will change city budgeting Soon Seattle will elect its city council members by district. So, ah, how exactly is that going to work? by Bill Stafford / March 25, 2014
Politics Seattle nickname: A few modest proposals Seattle: Looking less than emerald, aren't we? by Jean Godden / March 20, 2014
Politics City's new era: Carrying more of the social service burden The Urban Rest Stop serving the homeless operates out of an apartment building rebuilt with substantial city funding. by Jean Godden / January 6, 2014
Politics A to-do list for Seattle's next mayor Seattle in 2014- Predicted in 1914 by Jean Godden / November 5, 2013