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
Politics The speech that led to the bloodshed at UW Milo Yiannopoulos at a 2013 event in London. by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / January 23, 2017
Politics A visit to Seattle’s most controversial homeless camp The tiny houses in Ballard are close to residences and businesses, including a tavern. by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / January 4, 2017
Environment The Northwest braces for its own Standing Rock First Nations leaders have been protesting the Kinder Morgan plan since at least 2014. by Nick Turner / December 1, 2016
Politics A Clinton organizer reflects on her DACA status Graciela Nuñez in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz / November 28, 2016
