Opinion

Wish your property taxes were lower? Me too. Most of us in Washington, if we've lived in our homes more than a couple of years, have seen the value of our property increase. Housing values continue to rise faster than most things in our lives,…MORE

Tax cut plan is proposed

By Paul Guppy

Tax collections continue to soar. In the 30 days from mid-December to mid-January, the state gathered over $1.1 billion from its citizens, representing an increase of $53 million more in tax…MORE

Voting on options for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct is the biggest waste of time and a million dollars we have seen in a long time. The best that can be said for the exercise is that some giant political egos may become squashed.

The…MORE

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Birthing options important for women

By Lisa Chin

The conversation on women's reproductive rights often goes no further than access to birth control and abortion. Rarely do we think of birth under the banner of reproductive freedom…MORE

When it comes to unions, there seems to be little middle ground. Americans either love them or hate them.

The good news for organized labor is, these days, more people love them.

A new survey by Peter D. Hart Research Associates…MORE

We are concerned that the decision to forgo a new Pro-Parks levy could mean Seattle's excellent parks system could suffer the neglect of financial support that has plagued King County parks and the systems of other cities.

But that is just…MORE

The announcement that workers' compensation and unemployment insurance rates will be lower next year is good news for Washington employers, workers and their families.

Governor Chris Gregoire announced the Washington Department of Labor…MORE

On Feb. 6 the Seattle School District will ask voters to approve $490 million in taxpayer money for major rebuilds and renovations for seven Seattle schools, including buildings in West Seattle.

But are they the right schools?

It's…MORE

Be careful what you ask for, because you might get it - and then regret it.

That old phrase appears to be germain in light of the hastily approved City Council move to put the viaduct on a special election ballot for just under seven weeks…MORE