Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19 As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center. by Joe Copeland / March 4, 2020
Opinion The remarkable breadth of UW scholar, writer Hubert Locke Remembering the academic, university administrator and civic leader. by Joe Copeland / June 8, 2018
Opinion Durkan cleans up the toxic mess Murray left behind Ed Murray left a worse trail of HR problems than we realized. Is Jenny Durkan better at cleaning up than expected? by Joe Copeland / April 25, 2018
Opinion The cause MLK fought for that we tend to forget Fifty years after his death, the sweep of his vision is easy to forget, including his support for banning the bomb. by Joe Copeland / April 4, 2018
Opinion Ed Murray vs. the media Seattle Mayor Ed Murray addresses the media the day after sexual abuse allegations were reported. by Joe Copeland / April 14, 2017
Politics New Washington Poll: The winners, the losers and a few close calls by Joni Balter / October 27, 2016
