News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Politics New Washington Poll: The winners, the losers and a few close calls by Joni Balter / October 27, 2016
Opinion Amid election nastiness, a rare moment of civility Sen. Patty Murray, left, and her Republican challenger Chris Vance. by Joni Balter / October 24, 2016
Politics Debate recap: Inslee rides wave of prosperity in gov’s race Bill Bryant, left, and Jay Inslee at a September debate. by Joni Balter / October 20, 2016
Opinion Does Bill Bryant have the guts to take a stance on Trump? Bill Bryant by Joni Balter / June 6, 2016
