Opinion

A small marina provides the backdrop.

Seattle Street Ends: Portage Bay

John Feit's street end tour visits four "incredible ready-to-visit spots on Union and Portage Bay." These pocket parks make the most of spare public shoreline right of way.
A women walks down the trail to Paradise Inn and the crowded parking lot adjoining it. A mountain ridge and cirrus clouds are on the horizon.

Op-Ed: Transit in Rainier National Park Would Ensure Paradise for Everyone

A robust public transit network for Mount Rainier National Park could unlock trailheads and attractions to more visitors, while improving environmental sustainability. Rather than grousing about the park's timed-entry system, let's improve access for all.
A southbound train departs with an apartment building in the background. A man rolls a bike on the platform and security guards stand around.

Op-Ed: State Must Reform Sound Transit to Keep Expansion on Track

Sound Transit’s governance structure and limited organizational powers cause project delay, inflated costs, and lower quality service. The Washington State Legislature should audit and reform the agency to get it back on track.
Cafe Hagen is on the corner with a seven-story building in the background.

Op-Ed: Queen Anne Must Embrace New Neighbors Rather than Fear Housing

Seattle must embrace bold zoning changes in Queen Anne and similar neighborhoods to preserve our city's promise for future generations. We need a lot more housing in all parts of Seattle. Seattle isn’t full. Queen Anne isn’t full.

Op-Ed: Protecting Democracy Requires Unbiased Law Enforcement — Not Davison’s Extreme Agenda

Republican Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has used her power to target her opponents and protect her political allies among the rich and powerful. Voters should deny her a second term.
Construction cranes build more housing near Seattle's Space Needle.

Op-Ed: Cities Must Embrace Housing Abundance to Resist Rise of Authoritarianism

Counteracting authoritarianism and building a bright and welcoming future requires an abundance agenda centering housing growth. Cities like Seattle must lead the way.
Shemona Moreno is at the lectern with a dozen advocates holding signs in defense of JumpStart investments. Two advocates wear ghost costumes with cop hats representing the ghost cop positions that mayor and council prioritizes for funding.

Seattle Rejects Capital Gains Proposal, but Progressive Tax Time Is Nigh

Progressive challenger Alexis Mercedes Rinck's election win could mean a 5-4 majority for a capital gains tax — or even a supermajority, if Rob “this is the right tax at the wrong time” Saka can be convinced that the time is right. Other progressive taxes are also on the table.

Op-Ed: Abandoning Seattle’s First Avenue Streetcar Is Still Foolish

The Seattle City Council again voted against completing the Center City Streetcar. But it remains a prudent investment, vastly improving the Seattle Streetcar network and First Avenue walkability.