Opinion
Honoring heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell
Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a…
Opinion
Public safety takes centerstage in local elections | Roegner
In Seattle and most suburban cities, the overwhelming message was that the public was scared and wanted to…
Opinion
Washington’s secretary of state leaves big shoes to fill | Roegner
Secretary of State Kim Wyman recently announced she will leave her state job to go to work for…
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say: A story of resettlement | Guest column
The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…
Opinion
The rest of the story: Sound Transit, Rolovich and Lambert | Roegner
All of the reporters I know are ethical and trustworthy. But I have learned frequently there is more…
Opinion
When it comes to power, Washington may be falling behind | Brunell
For years, Washington state masked its high business and regulatory costs with low priced, reliable electricity — lots…
Opinion
A look at city council races around the region | Roegner
I have been following elections in King County for close to 40 years. But I still rely on…
Opinion
Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell
Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.
Opinion
Election 2021: Closer look at King County races | Roegner
The race for Mayor of Seattle will dominate the regional media, but for most of the suburbs, it…
Opinion
Our economy works when consumers pick winners | Brunell
Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear…
Opinion
Big-time politics: Redistricting for 2022 elections | Roegner
Based on new census data, which shows Washington state has grown by close to 1 million people, the…
Opinion
Questions surround vaccine exemptions for state workers | Roegner
With about 4,800 state employees in 24 agencies requesting vaccine exemptions, which is 8% of all state employees,…
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say: Arezo’s journey to America | Guest column
In our little Zoom room, I hear my interviewee break into sobs. Her part of the Zoom room…
Opinion
Can a Texas-style abortion law happen in Washington? | Roegner
If politicians really want to anger women voters, the easiest way is to attack their rights.
Opinion
Reasons to ban Gov. Jay Inslee’s natural gas ban | Brunell
Column: Switching from natural gas to electricity is complicated and will impact everyone.
Opinion
Vaccinations improve our health and employment numbers | Brunell
It is not surprising that COVID-19, which ravaged the world, was disastrous for our country’s economy. Millions died…
Opinion
Firefighters vs. the governor’s vaccine mandate | Roegner
We all thought we were in this fight with the coronavirus together, based on what the experts have…
Opinion
Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked
We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.
Opinion
Back to the classroom during abnormal times | Roegner
If it didn’t feel so normal, we might forget about the coronavirus and the impact it has had…
Opinion
Twenty years after tragedy brought us together | Guest column
Recently, I was reflecting on where I was and what I was doing when I learned of the…