News King County’s rise in gun violence doesn’t have an easy explanation As gun deaths rise, Seattle-area leaders hope peer pressure can break cycles of violence. by Nate Sanford / September 1, 2021
Politics Outgoing Seattle Mayor Durkan looks back with pride — and some regrets As Durkan prepares to leave office, she says her term will ultimately be defined by the city's pandemic response. by Nate Sanford / December 22, 2021
Opinion Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake. by John Carlson / May 28, 2019
Opinion The sun has set on Jay Inslee's presidential bid The Washington state governor has run a one-issue campaign and is paying the price for it. by John Carlson / July 22, 2019
Opinion Why the income tax revival is good for Republicans The progressive dream of taxing income just got a shot in the arm from the Court of Appeals. Conservatives should celebrate, too. by John Carlson / August 9, 2019
Opinion After a meager presidential bid, Jay Inslee looks vulnerable in his run for a third term Gov. Inslee failed to build momentum around climate change. What's that mean for his reelection prospects back home? by John Carlson / August 23, 2019
Opinion Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ by John Carlson / March 22, 2019
Opinion A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. by John Carlson / March 21, 2019
Opinion Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. by John Carlson / March 6, 2019
Opinion What's Seattle doing to solve its shoplifting problem? Nothing really Bartell Drugs and Uwajimaya are victims of the city's refusal to enforce criminal laws. by John Carlson / October 22, 2019