Opinion

With all this talk of recession and the reality of gas prices at a level even an oil sheik might resist, we wondered how West Seattle's annual big party would turn out. By all estimates and reports, it was a roaring success.

The planning…MORE

Metro Transit is sick and in need a total overhaul if it is to take on the ever more serious role of supplying the city and surrounding metropolis with efficient transportation.

Not only do too many buses not go the way people need to go,…MORE

Cutting down on our driving sometimes sounds even better when you think that less driving means fewer jarring lurches and artful swerving brought on by hitting or trying to avoid hitting the mass of potholes in our city.

There are streets…MORE

With a slight pause for details to an advisory committee, the state's department of transportation has said the Alaskan Way Viaduct must be torn down and replaced. It is not cost effective to fix it so it lasts another 25 years, says an…MORE

Restore government vision

By Jonathan Bechtle

Do you see any problem with our state's ban on smoking in public places? What about Seattle's prohibition on restaurants using trans fats? These laws may make us feel more comfortable or…MORE

Restore government vision

By Jonathan Bechtle

Do you see any problem with our state's ban on smoking in public places? What about Seattle's prohibition on restaurants using trans fats? These laws may make us feel more comfortable or…MORE

Restore government vision

By Jonathan Bechtle

Do you see any problem with our state's ban on smoking in public places? What about Seattle's prohibition on restaurants using trans fats? These laws may make us feel more comfortable or…MORE

Some people make their mark by just being who and what they are. Edith Macefield was that sort of person.

When she died on June 15, she was told about on newscasts and in newspapers around the world. "The Woman Who Wouldn't Sell" was the…MORE

Police don't want to talk about concerns

By Debbie Smith

You know how "some people" protest in the streets for one cause or another and they turn over cars, break windows and loot businesses, lie in the street to block cars and…MORE

Police don't want to talk about concerns

By Debbie Smith

You know how "some people" protest in the streets for one cause or another and they turn over cars, break windows and loot businesses, lie in the street to block cars and…MORE