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
Never a dull moment in suburban politics | Roegner
Politics in suburban cities are never dull, and they won’t be this year.
Opinion
Domestic violence victims need more housing options
Column: As a result of stay-at-home measures from the pandemic, domestic violence rates have worsened in King County.
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…
Letters to the Editor
Hooray for live entertainment; just say no to Poland | Letters
Hooray for live entertainment
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
The benefits of a public market in Federal Way | Livingston
Federal Way is an enigma. As a planned community built on corporate ideals, we have become a city…
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…
Letters to the Editor
Federal Way crime and cops; county’s homelessness program | Letters
City excelled in embracing county’s homelessness program
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
Diversity and a beacon of hope for Federal Way | Livingston
Diversity has become a “buzzword” used by every city that has a significant multicultural – multiethnic population. It…
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.