Opinion

We aren't sure whether we should be laughing or crying at the latest bit of research that tells us that it will cost our economy $2 billion a year while the Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed and being rebuilt or replaced.

That cost will come…MORE

This letter was sent to officials and staff of the Seattle School District upon the news that the superintendent would leave the district next summer.

By Raj Manhas

I am writing to let you know that the 2006-2007 school year will be…MORE

Last week I called the editor of the West Seattle Herald in order to give him his quarterly ration of good natured "how can this absurdity be" harassment.

Usually it's a one-topic harangue, but this time I had two. About half way into my…MORE

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.

For…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

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

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.