Opinion In Washington state, housing is the question and the answer The pandemic reminds us that home is central to civic life. It's time we made housing security a social right for all. by Shaun Scott / November 25, 2020
Opinion Durkan, Seattle police, and the undermining of civil liberties Subverting the law to uphold it is nothing new for Seattle’s 'troops.' by Shaun Scott / July 15, 2020
Opinion The coronavirus crisis is what emergency funds are for — Seattle, use them. Officials have $150 million in reserves to provide relief from COVID-19 and its looming economic consequences. by Shaun Scott / March 17, 2020
Politics What would Republicans do about the state budget? Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla on a Tri-Cities talk show. by Austin Jenkins / February 28, 2010
Politics Labor tightens the screws on Democrats in the legislature Rick Bender. state labor council chief by Austin Jenkins / January 31, 2010
Politics Like a natural disaster, without the upside Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire by Austin Jenkins / November 3, 2009
Politics Unlike father, unlike son: The Gardners are split on 'death with dignity' Or whatever it's called. Just don't call it suicide. by Austin Jenkins / January 10, 2008
Politics The campaign begins to legalize physician-assisted suicide Former Gov. Booth Gardner's much-publicized support contributed to passage of Washington's assisted-death law. by Austin Jenkins / January 8, 2008
Politics Speaking to the Thomas Wales Foundation, John McKay lets the Justice Department have it John McKay when he was U.S. attorney for Western Washington. (Department of Justice) by Austin Jenkins / October 15, 2007
Politics Purgatory in Tacoma: update We've solved the mystery of the man held in isolation at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. His is a long story of life as an illegal alien who has exhausted his options for staying. by Austin Jenkins / October 5, 2007