Opinion If Seattle’s business tax passes, expect a higher grocery bill Hundreds of supermarkets in Seattle would be subject to the highest tax rates under the council's proposal — and retail sales of food isn't exempt. by Kenneth Shear / March 23, 2018
Opinion After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next? A Democratic win in Pennsylvania may spell more trouble for the GOP in trying to hold Dave Reichert’s seat. by Ben Anderstone / March 21, 2018
Opinion What it’s like teaching hip-hop in a private school vs. a prison Daude Abe taught his History of Hip-Hop class at the same time in two very different environments. by Daudi Abe / March 21, 2018
Opinion A business tax can ease Seattle’s homeless crisis To fix Seattle’s homelessness crisis, we need big solutions that will include more revenue. by Katie Wilson / March 20, 2018
Opinion Dear Washington state: Don’t follow California’s tax model I’m worried we’re at risk of enacting some of the same broken policies I left behind in California. by Christopher Rufo / March 19, 2018
Opinion ‘I’m exhausted’: WA high schoolers discuss walking out for gun reform As they prepare to join in a nationwide mass walkout today in support of gun reform, three University Prep High School students talked about their role in the youth movement. by Grace Kellogg, Morgan De Lancy and Allison Bunker / March 14, 2018
Opinion Chief Seattle built this city on diversity Chief Seattle has been treated as a symbol but he actually played an active role in shaping the city. by Knute Berger / March 13, 2018
Opinion What you think about pesticides depends on your farm literacy City dwellers need to understand that farmers are concerned about their workers and the environment too. by Gerald Baron / March 13, 2018
Opinion A new Seattle schools superintendent? Not so fast The Seattle Public School Board needs to slow down and engage communities before replacing Superintendent Larry Nyland. by Phyllis Campano & Paula Montgomery / March 12, 2018
Opinion More housing, less bureaucracy: That'll solve the housing crisis Seattle needs to bake a bigger housing pie, not slice it up with rules and fees that fail to create affordability. by Roger Valdez / March 9, 2018