Opinion
Message to Sound Transit: Not in my backyard | Roegner
It is easy to oppose something you don’t like – particularly if it is expensive – but also…
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2022 Legislature is on the horizon – here’s what to expect | Roegner
The upcoming session of the Washington state Legislature will be the short session, but it will also be…
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Do we take our neighboring nations for granted? | In Focus
Does the United States take Canada and Mexico for granted? The United States is in a unique geopolitical…
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It’s time to talk turkey about turkeys | Guest column
So how do you feel about turkeys? When I was 12 years old, turkey was not my favorite…
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Not much changed from what we knew on election night | Roegner
This column was due before the election was certified. However, not much changed from what we knew on…
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Honoring heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell
Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a…
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Public safety takes centerstage in local elections | Roegner
In Seattle and most suburban cities, the overwhelming message was that the public was scared and wanted to…
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Washington’s secretary of state leaves big shoes to fill | Roegner
Secretary of State Kim Wyman recently announced she will leave her state job to go to work for…
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What the Afghan wants to say: A story of resettlement | Guest column
The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…
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The rest of the story: Sound Transit, Rolovich and Lambert | Roegner
All of the reporters I know are ethical and trustworthy. But I have learned frequently there is more…
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When it comes to power, Washington may be falling behind | Brunell
For years, Washington state masked its high business and regulatory costs with low priced, reliable electricity — lots…
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Domestic violence victims need more housing options
Column: As a result of stay-at-home measures from the pandemic, domestic violence rates have worsened in King County.
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A look at city council races around the region | Roegner
I have been following elections in King County for close to 40 years. But I still rely on…
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Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell
Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.
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Election 2021: Closer look at King County races | Roegner
The race for Mayor of Seattle will dominate the regional media, but for most of the suburbs, it…
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Our economy works when consumers pick winners | Brunell
Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear…
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Big-time politics: Redistricting for 2022 elections | Roegner
Based on new census data, which shows Washington state has grown by close to 1 million people, the…
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Questions surround vaccine exemptions for state workers | Roegner
With about 4,800 state employees in 24 agencies requesting vaccine exemptions, which is 8% of all state employees,…
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What the Afghan wants to say: Arezo’s journey to America | Guest column
In our little Zoom room, I hear my interviewee break into sobs. Her part of the Zoom room…
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Can a Texas-style abortion law happen in Washington? | Roegner
If politicians really want to anger women voters, the easiest way is to attack their rights.