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A coronavirus poster at White House press briefing

Opinion

I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19.

From spreading misinformation to doubting experts, the President's actions put Americans at risk.

Eric Holdeman

/ March 11, 2020

Paul Riek checks to see if his car starts after parts of the top half of a nearby building fell on it, during an earthquake in downtown Seattle, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001. Credit: Stevan Morgain/AP

Opinion

Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all

Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing.

Eric Holdeman

/ January 30, 2018

Politics

Washington dawdles as megaquake looms

A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Eric Holdeman

/ January 2, 2017

Politics

The real lessons from the Fizzle in the Drizzle

A recent storm, which proved less damaging than feared, provided the first chance to test regional preparedness since a 2006 windstorm.

Eric Holdeman

/ October 20, 2016

Politics

What will kickstart Northwest's earthquake preparations?

Damage at the modern Sendai airport after the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster of 2011: No use planning for something like that here, right?

Eric Holdeman

/ August 3, 2015

Culture

Living with risk: Yes, but don't you love the view?

Guest Opinion: An emergency management expert on why Washingtonians choose to live in areas vulnerable to a tsunami. Or an earthquake. Or a volcanic flow.

Eric Holdeman

/ March 30, 2014

Can a play humanize gay conversion therapy?

Michael Winters in Seattle Repertory Theatre's A Great Wilderness, 2013.

Alice Kaderlan

/ January 25, 2014

Olivier Wevers' latest: A shot in the dark

Choreographer Olivier Wevers tackles gun violence in his new ballet, "Instantly Bound."

Alice Kaderlan

/ January 15, 2014

Pacific Northwest Ballet debuts its talented new status symbol

Pointe enthusiasts, hold your breath: Pacific Northwest Ballet is gearing up to release a world premiere of its work with one of today's top choreographers.

Alice Kaderlan

/ September 22, 2013

Politics

Second Act: An Intiman revival

A second life for Intiman?

Alice Kaderlan

/ June 9, 2013