New BPA leader must find balance between modernization, conservation | Op-Ed
With a new administrator on board, this is a pivotal moment for Bonneville Power Administration.
Seattle Times Op-Eds
The Seattle Times welcomes Op-Eds on any topic for publication in print and online. We value diverse opinion writing that offers a clear point of view. Below are recent Op-Ed columns published in The Times.
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Public agencies' documents have moved to the chat. The law should, too | Op-Ed
The state attorney general's office should be the model of transparency when it comes to public records retention in the state of Washington.
WA pension plans should divest from fossil fuel companies | Op-Ed
The Washington State Investment Board, which manages pension funds, should follow state Democratic Party guidance and divest from fossil fuel holdings.
What's in the fine print of I-645, which aims to repeal the millionaires tax | Op-Ed
I-645’s proposed repeal of the millionaires tax would burden the state with an extra $3.7 billion in unfunded liabilities.
How faith communities are helping close WA's affordability gap | Op-Ed
Under a new Washington law, Cash-strapped churches can access equity, and nonprofits have the land they need to advance affordable housing.
Here are the missing variables in WA’s clean energy equation | Op-Ed
We can protect energy customers and strengthen our grid without renouncing our clean energy future, provided we're willing to evaluate all the options.
How data centers can bring heat under Seattle's streets | Op-Ed
District energy, a shared network of data center-powered heat pipes under the street, is used in Helsinki and Stockholm. It could be used here.
I'm homeless in Seattle. Here's what will get more of us housed | Op-Ed
Seattle is good at effort. We’re less good at coordination. The mayor’s 1,000 beds for unsheltered people should be the beginning, not the plan itself.
Judges: Our work upholding the rule of law is under threat | Op-Ed
As judges, we know firsthand that maintaining the rule of law requires daily work. Regrettably, some believe we are unable to carry this out.
WA skilled workforce will help build the state's future in climate tech | Op-Ed
When an investor backs a project in Washington, they aren't just buying land and permits; they are hiring highly skilled workers, too.