Opinion
King County legislative races: Will we see a blue wave?
Absentee ballots go out today and it marks the start of the crucial last three weeks of the…
Opinion
Election will decide the future of King County government
The charter amendment to make King County government non-partisan and add the director of elections to the separately…
Opinion
Charter amendments flirt with controversy
The citizen-based King County Charter Review Commission under the co-leadership of former county council member Lois North, a…
Opinion
Power pursuit shakes up Pierce Co. politics
OK, Pierce County voters: How many of you can explain Ranked Choice Voting or Instant Run-off Voting?
Opinion
History of Seattle transit tunnel runs deep
Due to the graying color of my hair, an inaccurate assumption is occasionally made that I have been…
News
Will a blue wave turn the tide in District 30?
In June, I wrote a column suggesting readers watch certain legislative races to see how conventional political wisdom…
Opinion
Governor race headlines primary elections
If you like exciting elections, stay tuned for the next couple of months because you’re going to see…
Opinion
Watch for Dems to flavor Washington state primary
The primary election is next week on Aug. 19. Look for a larger than usual turnout of about…
Opinion
Seize your chance to influence city’s future
If you were suddenly made czar of Federal Way, what would you change?
Opinion
County races will provide plenty of answers
King County Executive isn’t up for election until November of 2009, but with this year’s budget debate serving…
Opinion
King County budget debate won’t be academic
If you like public policy debates about what government should, or shouldn’t do, or about what government’s priorities…
Opinion
Watch for political fallout from Sonics deal
In the end, pragmatic politics won out in an effort to avoid winning the battle but losing the…
Opinion
King County Charter review: The good, bad and ugly | Column
Last week, we looked at many of the King County Charter Review Commission’s recommendations that are under review…
Opinion
King County charter: Good ideas vs. naive ideas
For those of you who missed it, the King County Council was in town recently. The council is…
Opinion
Washington state Democrats hope to ride the blue wave in 2008
Most of the public generally believes the state Legislature can probably do better. However, most of the public…
Opinion
Federal Way, state have plenty to watch in ’08 elections
Filing week has come and gone. It’s time to fill out your score card and tape it to…