Opinion

The so-called "Bridging the Gap" proposal to lift the levy lid on property taxes causes us some pause, but we are convinced the need far outweighs the usual arguments against what is Seattle Proposition 1 on your ballot next week.

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King County needs transit now

By Larry Phillips

We are fortunate in King County to have one of the largest and best regional bus systems in the nation. In fact, the only complaint I hear about Metro Transit is that citizens want…MORE

It is clear that many Ballard businesses are not happy wih the state of affairs when it comes to housing development and amenities such as bike trails and vehicle transportation.

A few weeks ago, we headlined a story that development of…MORE

The fact that City Hall would come to the voters (Seattle Proposition No. 1) for additional dollars to fund a most basic service while they spend large sums on lesser priorities - some not priorities at all - is disturbing.

Politicians'…MORE

We are proud of Irene Stewart for finding the way to end the madness of the school merger and closure catastrophe last week.

She did the political job of actually counting votes - talking to her fellow board members - figuring out there…MORE

This November voters will decide on a ballot measure proposed by King County, called "Transit Now."

The measure would raise the County sales tax by 0.1 percent and use the new revenue to expand transit services. The package would increase…MORE

It will take a lot of tender care by Swedish Hospital folks to keep Ballard residents from worrying that its ownership will not mean the slow dismantling of the proud hospital so many local people helped found and then kept vibrant all these…MORE

Last night at home we had a singularly unsavory experience which on one hand I wish never happened, but on another I'm glad did happen because it was an excellent learning experience for Paige - Alexei being too young to understand or care.

There was more common sense spoken and wisdom generated at last week's raucous but still dignified hearing on the mismanaged attempt at squashing Pathfinder and Cooper together than West Seattle has seen in a long while.

The tense and grim…MORE

Thank you, Ballard neighbors, for making the Goodwill store on 8th Avenue Northwest one of our most successful locations. Since we opened our doors in June 2004, we have enjoyed the generous support of the community through your purchases and…MORE