Opinion
Bracing for bigger changes in a COVID world | Brunell
Now that vaccines are available, we hope our lives will return to the way they were before the…
Opinion
Legislators of color will have impact on 2021 session | Roegner
The 2021 session of the Legislature has kicked off with virtual participation in deference to the coronavirus.
Opinion
Western wildfires were big polluters in 2020 | Brunell
While the coronavirus and its devastating effects on people and economies worldwide were unfortunately the top 2020 stories,…
Opinion
Cities have progressive agenda for next legislative session | Roegner
There are 281 cities that belong to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and their mayors and councilmembers…
Opinion
A legislative session like no other we’ve seen | Roegner
In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all…
Opinion
Public officials say and do the darndest things | Roegner
As Will Rogers used to say, “I only know what I read in the paper.”
Opinion
A Christmas card that was lost in the clutter | Guest column
While clearing out and boxing up my parents’ home recently, I discovered a few items I didn’t know…
Opinion
Local governments to add racial equity staff | Roegner
The 1960s were about Black people getting the right to vote, and we thought equality would naturally follow.
Opinion
E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches | Brunell
One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is dealing with the progress of the 20th century…
Opinion
Why not call a special session of the Legislature? | Roegner
Why not call a special session of the Legislature? That question has come up several times throughout the…
Opinion
Coronavirus and the silver lining for airline industry | Brunell
It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion
State Legislature will reflect our changing society | Roegner
When you picture the Washington state Legislature, it usually looks like mostly white males. But that is in…
Opinion
Be thankful for diversity in the U.S. military | Brunell
Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our all-volunteer military, but it wasn’t always that way.
Opinion
Democrats were the big election winners in WA | Roegner
In a referendum on President Donald Trump, voters nationwide turned out big and made Joe Biden President-elect.
Opinion
Post-election: The White House or our house? | Guest column
Election Day has come and gone. And while some outcomes are yet to be determined, one thing is…
Opinion
Time to predict November’s election winners | Roegner
A look at statewide offices in Washington.
Opinion
Editorial: Referendum 90 serves parents’ choice, kids’ health
It assures — at parents’ option — all K-12 students can get age-appropriate sexual health education.
Opinion
Election outlook for South King County incumbents | Roegner
Legislative races and King County Charter amendments to watch.
