Opinion

In a unanimous ruling, the Oregon Supreme Court recently upheld a controversial property rights measure known as Measure 37. Approved by voters in 2004, the measure requires the state to compensate owners when land use regulations reduce the…MORE

Spring is in the air! This time of year, I'm normally busy with early preparations for the annual White Center Garden Tour - lining up gardens, choosing a concept for the eagerly-awaited poster, cleaning up the mailing list, rounding up…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels came the few blocks from his home to our new office in the Admiral Junction to talk about the state of our city as he enters his second term as Seattle mayor. Along with the well known positions he has long taken, he did break…MORE

Enron is breathing its last gasps. Trials are in progress for its former chairman, Ken Lay and president, Jeffrey Skilling. Before the year is out, we'll likely know whether they're found guilty of crimes relating to misleading investors in the…MORE

They’re crude. They’re mad. They swear. They scream. They play loud, angry punk rock. They’re ... a quartet of suburban middle-aged housewives.

Say what? Repeat that last phrase, please?

You heard it right.

Our story wasn't on the streets for more than a couple of hours when the buzz began. It was our lead story last week about the fact that the city will resurface California Avenue from Admiral to Edmonds.

That was a good thing, people…MORE

The best thing I have done in Swaziland is take up running.

Yes, in Swaziland I have become a runner. This is a move contrary to my exercise preference back home. After one not so enjoyable season of track towards the end of middle school…MORE

Next Tuesday, voters in the Highline School District should keep the momentum going on the district's replacement of aging school buildings by approving a $148 million bond measure.

The bond would fund the construction of four elementaries…MORE

To the Seattle Parks Department:

There are a great many individuals and organizations that need to be thanked for bringing the Ballard Commons to Ballard. On Saturday, March 4, Parks Superintendent Ken Bounds and a number of elected…MORE

It all sounds too familiar.

A feisty public agency describes a grand vision; a future where north and south transit arteries whisk commuters away from the gridlock of street grade traffic. The project will revitalize neighborhoods along…MORE