Politics Four candidates are vying to fill the open WA Supreme Court seat Washington voters will choose a replacement for Justice Susan Owens from among an ideologically broad slate of legal professionals. by Julia Park / July 10, 2024
News County audit details grim conditions at Capitol Hill youth jail Young detainees report concerns with drinking-water quality, long periods without visitors, lack of substance-abuse treatment and staffing shortages. by Julia Park / June 17, 2024 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on June 20
Opinion We must reform our police. Here’s how We need more intentional policing, better discipline, a state investigatory agency and training that acknowledges the nuance of these times. by Tim Burgess & Bernard Melekian / June 23, 2020
Politics City Council President: 5 key post-Ferguson police reforms A woman a the Ferguson protest in Seattle holds a sign reading, "I can't believe I'm still fighting for my civil rights." by Tim Burgess / December 3, 2014
Politics It’s time for universal preschool in Seattle How bright is the educational future of children in Seattle? by Tim Burgess / September 3, 2013
Culture Police reform in Seattle is long overdue Seattle police at a 2010 event, Hempfest. by Tim Burgess / August 13, 2012
Culture Police in Seattle should embrace fed review Seattle Police Chief John Diaz by Tim Burgess / February 3, 2011
Politics Let's not miss a chance for serious reform of our schools Learning to read is essential for success in school, and it takes individualized attention to each child. by Tim Burgess / August 21, 2010
Politics Tim Burgess: Seattle’s police-chief appointment comes at a critical time Tim Burgess failed the progressive litmus test. by Tim Burgess / June 15, 2010
Politics Tim Burgess: Less is more in punishing crime Tim Burgess failed the progressive litmus test. by Tim Burgess / April 5, 2010