Recent incidents invoving students’ use of hate speech play against a rise in hate crimes in the U.S.
A plan to take statewide actions to address climate change doesn’t require presidential leadership.
Plastic bags are only a small part of the pollution problem, but it’s a simple and inexpensive fix.
Reducing the cost of loans would help young families and provide a boost to the state’s economy.
A sketchy look at the day in politics.… Continue reading
Until a fourth high school is built, the district needs to rebalance its high school enrollments.
A light sentence in a woman’s death and rape is inadequate. It calls for a change in sentencing law.
Small Business Saturday, along with helping with gift shopping, supports local shops and downtowns.
The voters’ demand for stronger gun laws needs the courts’ protection and sufficient state resources.
A task force report makes 36 suggestions to restore the health of state waters and save the whales.
State and federal officials must increase funding to prevent and fight the growing wildfire threat.
A new report warns that the state’s voter registration system could be vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Snohomish County needs the agency chief’s skills to work with a board focused on Seattle projects.
The carbon fee measure’s loss does not represent a rejection of the need to address climate change.
Washington and Oregon should adopt year-round daylight saving time, as California just did.
Both parties at state and national levels must deliver more than status quo to build on their wins.
Voter turnout is expected to reach 75 percent or better for today’s election. Be a part of it.
