Opinion
Lawsuit may have chilling effect on effort to reduce homelessness | Roegner
Responding to the regional homeless challenge isn’t easy and comes with its own set of political problems. First,…
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King County prosecutor race is the one to watch | Roegner
The race to replace retiring Dan Satterberg as King County prosecutor is one to watch closely.
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King County’s new inquest rules become part of new system | Roegner
Since 1854, before Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with…
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U.S. Senate and Washington Legislature are the races to watch | Roegner
There’s a question hanging in the air: Can a Republican U.S. Senate candidate really win in Washington?
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The benefits of King County’s juvenile diversion program | Roegner
Due to widespread community support at a King County Law Justice, Health and Human Services Committee meeting, and…
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The key to a successful and thriving downtown is City Hall | Roegner
I have seen the planning staff presentation on Federal Way’s future downtown three times, and the answer has…
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A closer look at the selection of Federal Way’s new judge | Roegner
President Joe Biden recently announced he would appoint a Black female to the U.S. Supreme Court. He followed…
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A closer look at gun violence in King County and beyond | Roegner
Was it only four years ago that 14 students and three staff members were gunned down at Stoneman…
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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…
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Who wants to be mayor of Federal Way? | Roegner
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell has formally announced his intentions to run for King County Prosecutor. What happens…
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Boeing’s latest political donations deserve a closer look | Roegner
Boeing is the largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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People do and say the darndest things | Roegner
The rich and famous frequently say and do some of the darndest things, but in these stressful times,…
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Are we driving more recklessly during the pandemic? | Roegner
Have you noticed — pre-snowstorm — more people taking chances with reckless driving? Drivers passing on the right…
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Violent crime moves local mayors to action | Roegner
It is Christmas throughout the region, and Jim Ferrell, Nancy Backus, Dana Ralph and Armondo Pavone have more…
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Speculation on who might run in 2022 elections | Roegner
If you’re not planning to run for office in 2022, you can enjoy the holidays with your family.
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Message to Sound Transit: Not in my backyard | Roegner
It is easy to oppose something you don’t like – particularly if it is expensive – but also…
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2022 Legislature is on the horizon – here’s what to expect | Roegner
The upcoming session of the Washington state Legislature will be the short session, but it will also be…