Opinion What Inslee should look for when appointing a new WA secretary of state The only Republican in a statewide seat is joining the Biden administration. Here’s what our governor should consider when replacing her. by Bill Bryant / November 10, 2021
Opinion Port of Seattle races should have voters thinking beyond city limits King County voters elect port commissioners, but the impacts of the job are felt in communities throughout Washington state. by Bill Bryant / October 28, 2021 / Updated Nov. 2 at 3:55 p.m.
Opinion The case for long-term protection of Washington forests The state Legislature should secure our legacy and future by providing 20-year funding to restore forest health. by Bill Bryant / October 13, 2021
Opinion WA Democrats undermine democracy when they bend the rules Legislators invoked an exemption when they passed a new tax on investment income. Their only problem? The truth. by Bill Bryant / June 22, 2021
Opinion Redistricting in WA could benefit GOP, as voting patterns shift When the maps are redrawn, both parties will need to make choices about who their voters are. by Bill Bryant / May 27, 2021
Opinion Why the climate package from Washington state Democrats falls short Two bills before the state Legislature impose new costs and bureaucracies without reducing emissions all that much. by Bill Bryant / April 21, 2021
Opinion Why we should honor Billy Frank Jr. in the U.S. Capitol The legendary Nisqually activist was a passionate leader who focused on finding solutions. He taught me to temper zeal with pragmatism. by Bill Bryant / March 25, 2021
Politics To slow growth, some Washington cities halt development At one point last fall, King County alone had five cities with a building moratorium in effect. by Kristen M. Clark / May 30, 2018
Politics Honk if you hate Seattle’s new traffic culture In the Puget Sound region, old and new driving habits are merging — poorly. by Kristen M. Clark / May 23, 2018
Politics Seattle’s new tiny house village for the homeless — women only Whittier Heights Village will be the city’s eighth tiny house community, but the first that’s for only one gender. by Kristen M. Clark / May 11, 2018