Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Politics New Euro twist: A summit with a general strike What if they gave a summit in Brussels and everybody in Belgium went on strike? Well, that's pretty much what's happening. by Matt A. Fikse / January 29, 2012
Washington state ignores Euro crisis at its own risk In Greece, there have been months of protests against austerity measures. But the Euro crisis has meaning here, too. by Matt A. Fikse / January 19, 2012
Politics Police reform requires leadership in the department Seattle Police Chief John Diaz by Matt A. Fikse / January 15, 2012
Politics Council on arena: Pass the sweeteners, please Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Matt A. Fikse / July 31, 2012
Tech City Hall: The Chief Geek has left the building Bill Schrier discusses government and technology at a conference. by Matt A. Fikse / May 21, 2012
Tech Slam dunk: How high will Facebook take Chris Hansen's hedge fund? Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Matt A. Fikse / May 17, 2012