Opinion Washington state's prison policies serve no one Once a leader in prison reform, Washington has reverted to rigid authoritarianism. by John McCoy / April 15, 2019
Opinion Crime is rare in Seattle — unless you ask my neighbors on Nextdoor There is a bit more equality in where crime strikes these days, and some in the North end find that uncomfortable. by Walter Hatch / April 12, 2019
Opinion WA youth are facing a mental health epidemic. The Legislature can help. More kids than ever need care for mental health, but Washington is doing little to meet the need. The Legislature can help. by Rupin Thakkar, M.D. / April 11, 2019
Opinion Police tower casts a shadow over South Seattle Safeway The tower is an intimidating and unwelcome addition to Rainier Valley, one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods. by Glenn Nelson / April 10, 2019
Opinion Hit the easy target: smoking. Avoid the obvious one: heroin The Washington Legislature is worrying about people using tobacco. Not heroin. Why? by John Carlson / April 10, 2019
Opinion I'm rich. I should pay more taxes in WA Changing our tax code to make it fairer would help everyone. by Ruth Lipscomb / April 9, 2019
Opinion Can we plan our way to a perfect health-care system? It will take a national strategy to fix America's health-care system. by Lola E. Peters / April 8, 2019
Growth WA advocates are asking for $100M more to fight homelessness Advocates are calling to raise it to $200M, doubling it over last year’s funding level. by Josh Cohen / April 5, 2019
Opinion What do Ted Bundy’s serial killings mean today? Bundy changed how we think of mass murderers. But what do we make of him now? by Knute Berger / April 4, 2019
Opinion Overworked nurses are a danger to patients. WA can change this The Legislature should ensure that hospital staff receive their breaks and aren't forced to work unnecessary overtime. by Linda Arkava / April 2, 2019