Opinion

Those seemingly unfriendly "Closed" and "Keep Out" signs appear limitlessly at Des Moines waterfront. Yellow caution tape, orange traffic cones and wire fences are plentiful in the Marina and Beach Park. What happened to "You're Welcome Here -…MORE

Guy Harper is a retired citizen who resides in Gregory Heights and is a nationally respected wood carver, working with red cedar to create Northwest Indian art.

Several years ago, when I stumbled on the wonderful unsung work Guy writes…MORE

The Housing Market just got another shot in the arm, when Friday morning, President Obama signed the bill extending the $8000 federal tax credit for new home owners, and expanding the credit for current homeowners.

The clock was ticking as…MORE

In a move to keep City Light’s borrowing costs low and maintain its commitment to conservation, the Seattle City Council passed a 13.8 percent rate increase which will begin in January 2010.

While I fully support the council’s commitment…MORE

By Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Council member and Energy and Technology Committee chair

In a move to keep City Light’s borrowing costs low and maintain its commitment to conservation, the Seattle City Council passed a 13.8 percent rate…MORE

I am a reasonably handy guy when it comes to repairing things.

Over the years I have tackled lots of different projects from faulty toasters to building entire homes from scratch. I lean towards working with things made of wood, but I…MORE

I suspect that this column may provoke some comments about racism, but I believe it has to be said, so here goes!

At the September 22nd Federal Way School Board meeting during public comments Ms. Diane Turner made some public comments.…MORE

By City Council member Nick Licata

Ed. Note: This editorial originally appeared in Licata's "Urban Politics" newsletter.

No one likes higher utility rates, but one is certain to come next year.

Given that Seattle City Light…MORE

Who'd have thunk?

Sure, we've come to expect intramural fighting within the Des Moines Council, but who figured there would be just one disputed council race in Burien and all-out warfare in SeaTac?

Last election, the SeaTac…MORE

Elsbeth and I were married 41 years ago today and Elsbeth is having her annual martini.

Our first date, a dinner dance at the old Olympic was suggested by my editor, Jeanne Sweeney, and when Elsbeth who worked at the once popular Epicure…MORE