To regain trust, Mayor Katie Wilson must release all communications between her office and the Seattle Police Department during the Bite of Seattle shooting.
Everyone deserves a second chance and for juveniles even a third chance. But for a child possessing a gun those chances should stop at three.
The Mayor's Office and police must improve communications protocols to avoid spreading misinformation and confusion.
The state's system is a national outlier, and not in a good way. It uses unproven risk assessments and outdated housing models. One result: lawsuits.
The educator, with an eye toward making Olympia’s spending more effective, is the best choice in the purple district spanning the Key Peninsula to Bremerton.
Sean P. O'Donnell has diverse experience in the courts, as a judge, a prosecutor and a leader in his profession.
Traditions change. It's time to consider what Seafair might look like on the first weekend in August without the Blue Angels and hydroplanes.
The conflict between federal court in Seattle and the DOJ is a constitutional crisis between the president and the U..S Senate. It's clear who's in...
Every summer, Seattle Times readers help students in need go back to class ready to succeed. Lend a hand in this year's School Supplies Fundraising...
Though Trump and Hegseth may have sidestepped Congress’ power to approve war, the legislative branch still holds the purse strings.
The Seattle City Council is weighing whether to strip residents of the right to appeal zoning changes. Voters should pay attention.
It's up to voters to make sure their ballots are marked correctly and send them in early. There's a part all can play to protect...
Edwin Obras has drawn from his local government experience to become an effective representative of the 33rd District. He deserves to be reelected.
Voters should send a smart and principled lawmaker with a finely-tuned ear to his district back to Olympia.
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With two retirements, the state Supreme Court is in for a change. Five of the nine positions are on the ballot this year. Voters should...
In a field of strong candidates, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Sharonda Amamilo is the best candidate for state Supreme Court Position 5.
Alex Andrade would bring to Olympia the experience of a job creator and business taxpayer, and two years of Burien City Council experience.
State Sen. Jamie Pedersen represents the 43rd Legislative District. He deserves reelection but must better balance politics with responsible governing.