JERRY CORNFIELD
Whew. Tuesday’s primary marked the electoral debut of VoteWa, and the sparkling new statewide election management system didn’t crash or suffer a full-on high-tech belly… Continue reading
BOOK NOOK
A recent decision by a book publisher to limit public libraries’ access to e-books should be of concern not only to library patrons in King… Continue reading
PRIMARY ELECTION 2019
Preserve our green spaces to protect public health and well-being
Today’s space race not only has China and India competition, but private sector investors as well
JERRY CORNFIELD
After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.
DON BRUNELL
America needed something to bring people together. Apollo 11 accomplished that.
Windows and Mirrors
Census affects everything from government representation to federal funding.
AS I SEE IT
A dad never likes to be awakened by a 6 a.m. message like the one I received on Friday, March 8. “Your son has been… Continue reading
DON BRUNELL
Country has to get serious about its trash problem as its fast-paced economy expands
BOOK NOOK
The King County Library System strives to create meaningful partnerships with other public agencies, private businesses, and nonprofits organizations to better serve our shared communities.… Continue reading
THE PETRI DISH
They passed 51 bills to bring in more money. Democrats pushed major tax hikes past a resistant GOP.
Focus needs to be on approaches, which are affordable and effective for students and their families
Four women are vying to become the next House speaker. The Democratic caucus will decide in July.
IN FOCUS
Our culture has forgotten the importance of role models to future generations
DON BRUNELL
During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then,… Continue reading
Inside Politics
The 2019 session of the Legislature included controversy, compromise, surprise, new law and more.
Boeing needs to get the 737 back into service – safely and soon
THE PETRI DISH
Inslee, possible candidates eye 2020 race
THE BOOK NOOK
June is the end of the school year, but it’s the beginning of King County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program, and we’re offering a… Continue reading
MY TURN
On April 21, 1962, the Seattle World’s Fair opened. The “Century 21 Exhibition” ran for six months, drew 11 million visitors, turned a profit and… Continue reading
