Opinion Why the climate package from Washington state Democrats falls short Two bills before the state Legislature impose new costs and bureaucracies without reducing emissions all that much. by Bill Bryant / April 21, 2021
Opinion What Inslee should look for when appointing a new WA secretary of state The only Republican in a statewide seat is joining the Biden administration. Here’s what our governor should consider when replacing her. by Bill Bryant / November 10, 2021
Opinion Why we should honor Billy Frank Jr. in the U.S. Capitol The legendary Nisqually activist was a passionate leader who focused on finding solutions. He taught me to temper zeal with pragmatism. by Bill Bryant / March 25, 2021
Opinion Troubled waters: Politicians on the hook for orca, salmon failures When we need more money on salmon recovery, we have to curb waste in other areas. by Todd Myers / August 23, 2018
Opinion Background checks give false sense of security at airports We would be better off reducing our emphasis on someone's past and looking to broader security concepts that operate more fairly. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott / August 16, 2018
Opinion If climate change is a crisis, striking isn’t enough To make effective progress on global warming, we need to become climate empowered. Personal responsibility is how we'll get there. by Todd Myers / September 19, 2019
Opinion Port of Seattle races should have voters thinking beyond city limits King County voters elect port commissioners, but the impacts of the job are felt in communities throughout Washington state. by Bill Bryant / October 28, 2021 / Updated Nov. 2 at 3:55 p.m.
Opinion Seattle survey wants to know: How do you feel about public safety? To address the polarizing issue of crime and public safety, the Seattle Public Safety Survey needs your participation. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott & William S. Parkin / October 19, 2021
Opinion The case for long-term protection of Washington forests The state Legislature should secure our legacy and future by providing 20-year funding to restore forest health. by Bill Bryant / October 13, 2021
Opinion WA Democrats undermine democracy when they bend the rules Legislators invoked an exemption when they passed a new tax on investment income. Their only problem? The truth. by Bill Bryant / June 22, 2021