Opinion

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

Pending home sales rose again, the longest streak since measurement began in 2001, marking eight consecutive monthly gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index a forward-looking indicator based on…MORE

By State Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson

I hope we never forget the tragic 1994 drive-by shooting of Melissa Fernandez at Ballard High School.

That tragedy caused a great deal of soul-searching in Ballard and around Seattle. People were…MORE

By Anna Markee, outreach director for the Housing Development Consortium and Yes For Homes spokesperson

Seattle voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1 Nov. 3, renewing the Seattle Housing Levy. Despite the recession, current reports…MORE

My column on the addiction that many have to sports and athletics prompted some strong rebuttals. Opening a dialog on this topic, in my opinion, is a worthy goal.

I would like to respond to Mr. Jaenicke and the “Guests” that chose to…MORE