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. by Eric Holdeman / March 11, 2020
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. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Politics Washington dawdles as megaquake looms A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. by 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. by 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? by 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. by Eric Holdeman / March 30, 2014
The boys at the pool: Greenlake's water aerobics set (L to R) The Other Mike, Bob, Mike by Spider Kedelsky / March 12, 2013
See This: 'Rite of Spring' - a dance with lasting (shock) value Compagnie Marie Chouinard performs "Rite of Spring" by Spider Kedelsky / January 22, 2013
Now a tradition: A showcase for male dancers Just as SAM presents a show about women artists, "Men in Dance" makes its Seattle return. by Spider Kedelsky / October 15, 2012
Politics Trust requires more than government telling the truth Trust is often in short supply at all levels of government: an Occupy protest in New Mexico. by Eric Holdeman / July 31, 2012