Opinion
Huge $1.45B revenue surplus | Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Opinion
Is it the right time to lift indoor mask mandates? | Roegner
Mask mandates continue to fall in several other states like New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and…
Opinion
Where’s the justification for bad behavior in our society? | Livingston
Common sense respectful behavior and decorum in our society has broken down into angry undercurrents with unreconciled grievances…
Opinion
Writer goes on a tear about flabby language | Whale
Those who know me know me know I’m a bit of a stickler about language.
Opinion
The ins and outs of this year’s short legislative session | Roegner
The legislative session is slowly drawing to a close. Too bad this was the short session, which does…
Business
Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column
The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…
Opinion
Boeing’s latest political donations deserve a closer look | Roegner
Boeing is the largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world.
Opinion
Great news! The pandemic is over! | Shiers
Here’s your state cartoon for this week. It’s based on the reporting of Danny Westneat over the weekend…
Opinion
Behind the scenes in the race for King County prosecutor | Roegner
Politically speaking, it was an exciting week recently when King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced that his current…
Opinion
The growing disconnect between public servants and the press | Whale
As one small part of the often derided “legacy media,” I am aware that what I am about…
Opinion
How chips define the evolving world order | Guest column
Semiconductor chips are the new oil that the world can go to war over.
Opinion
My bold New Year’s resolutions – late, as usual | Whale
I was born late — exactly three weeks — despite my mother’s earnest efforts to speed the process…
Opinion
For some state lawmakers, short session is all about re-election | Roegner
The Washington state Legislature opened on Jan. 10 against a backdrop of headlines saying “Caseloads push hospitals to…
Opinion
2022 will be a trial run for 2024 for conservatives | Roegner
Our democracy withstood an attempted coup last Jan. 6, but the planning hasn’t stopped — it is only…