Opinion
Democracy’s watchdogs face new challenges
If daily journalism in America were really doing its job, important facts you’re about to read here wouldn’t…
Opinion
Guns, helmets and soju proposals queued up for 2019 session
Dozens of bills have been pre-filed for introduction on opening day, Jan. 14.
Opinion
Pelosi showed why she should be speaker again
Pelosi displayed the toughness and political savvy that has enabled her to survive for 16 years as Democratic…
Opinion
Trump just owned the looming government shutdown
Trump made it clear Tuesday morning that he will be the one shutting down the government if Congress…
Opinion
Paul Ryan: the good, the bad and the truly disappointing
It’s hard to excel in a job you never wanted in the first place.
Opinion
Saying ‘you’re fired’ too often is bad for a presidency
President Donald Trump said Saturday that his chief of staff, John Kelly, would step down by the end…
Opinion
Where Republicans, Democrats stand heading into 2019
As we enter a two-year presidential cycle, the parties stand at very different places. Republicans appear unified behind…
Opinion
Randy Dutton: Thinking big about protection from a tsunami
While I applaud Ocean Shores for wanting to protect its citizens with tsunami evacuation towers, their proposal does…
Opinion
DNR needs to balance habitat protection and trust duties
A growing number of Washingtonians realize that “locking up” public timberland isn’t good policy.
Opinion
Longshot bid: Inslee is saddling up for a presidential run
Can a little-known thoroughbred from the Pacific Northwest capture the 2020 derby of Democratic presidential candidates?
Opinion
From Bush’s lips to our ears: To heck with campaign promises
There are two kinds of politicians in Washington when it’s all said and done
Opinion
Infectious diseases will spread as temperatures rise
A new report makes it clear that warming poses a diversity of risks for human health.
Opinion
Will an ‘outspent’ GOP now embrace campaign finance reform? (Don’t count on it)
You may not have noticed this, but since last month’s midterm elections the Republican party has been speaking…