Politics Mayor Durkan sees 'golden years' on other side of the Seattle Squeeze In a recent brief conversation in her office, Jenny Durkan was optimistic about the years ahead. by Knute Berger / March 15, 2019
Politics The last time a guy from Washington ran for president What Jay Inslee can learn from former Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, who mounted his own presidential run. by Knute Berger / March 8, 2019
Opinion Washington's urban and rural communities need one another Republicans and Democrats need to find ways to work together to the benefit of both parties constituents. by Knute Berger / March 4, 2019
Opinion Can we define political centrism before it becomes meaningless? The middle ground in American politics today really needs some defining. by Knute Berger / February 22, 2019
Culture The clock is ticking on WA's aging historical archives Secretary of State Kim Wyman wants to consolidate archives in a new state-of-the-art facility. by Knute Berger / February 12, 2019
Opinion Howard Schultz tries to explain himself to Seattle During the Seattle stop of Schultz's book tour, there was a little farce and some magical thinking in his appearance. by Knute Berger / February 1, 2019
Opinion How Bob Woodward handles Trump, Watergate and ‘Fear’ In an interview at the Paramount, the famed journalist gave insight into two scandal-plagued presidents: Nixon and Trump. by Knute Berger / December 4, 2018
Opinion Seattle should ditch the nasty in its next election Open minds and thicker skins would help a city where ideological beliefs tend to turn rigid. by Knute Berger / November 28, 2018
Opinion Election 2018’s ripples keep spreading The voting will affect the 2019 legislative session, the city council races and Jay Inslee's 2020 hopes. by Knute Berger / November 14, 2018
Opinion Dreams of a massive Blue Wave dashed by the reality of a divided nation Democrats are in a stronger position to check the president, but it's a long way to 2020. by Knute Berger / November 7, 2018