Opinion
Behind the scenes in the race for King County prosecutor | Roegner
Politically speaking, it was an exciting week recently when King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced that his current…
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The growing disconnect between public servants and the press | Whale
As one small part of the often derided “legacy media,” I am aware that what I am about…
Opinion
How chips define the evolving world order | Guest column
Semiconductor chips are the new oil that the world can go to war over.
Opinion
My bold New Year’s resolutions – late, as usual | Whale
I was born late — exactly three weeks — despite my mother’s earnest efforts to speed the process…
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For some state lawmakers, short session is all about re-election | Roegner
The Washington state Legislature opened on Jan. 10 against a backdrop of headlines saying “Caseloads push hospitals to…
Opinion
The cost of shaming the homeless for being homeless | Livingston
As community members our expectations are great, and we want 2022 to be a better year for our…
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2022 will be a trial run for 2024 for conservatives | Roegner
Our democracy withstood an attempted coup last Jan. 6, but the planning hasn’t stopped — it is only…
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Good night, John Boy, from another generation | Whale
When I was growing up in the 1970s, like many others I enjoyed “The Waltons,” Earl Hamner Jr.’s…
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People do and say the darndest things | Roegner
The rich and famous frequently say and do some of the darndest things, but in these stressful times,…
Opinion
Electricity shortfalls and Toyota’s dose of reality | Brunell
When Toyota speaks, car buyers listen. Hopefully, our elected officials will as well.
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Could demolition of Max House Apartments present opportunity for new theater site? | Robert Whale
In the long ago days when I was a shrimpy kid, and the Mullendores, he and she, owned…
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Jan. 6, 2021: A date that will live in infamy | Guest column
Jan. 6, 2021. Sadly, for most Americans, that date has become one of those squares on our calendars…
Opinion
Are we driving more recklessly during the pandemic? | Roegner
Have you noticed — pre-snowstorm — more people taking chances with reckless driving? Drivers passing on the right…