How Bremerton coach's case reshaped church-state separation decisions | Alex Fryer
The bright line between the public sphere and religious life is changing. Ongoing fallout from a forrmer Bremerton coach's Supreme Court case shows us how.
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Alex Fryer
Alex Fryer is a member of The Seattle Times editorial board.
Generation X reconsidered: It was a rad time after all | Alex Fryer
Generation X was built on grievance about jobs, housing and the state of the world. But a dose of perspective highlights how things turned out...
'Orca Appeal': A science nerd's challenge to Seattle's building plan | Alex Fryer
As City Hall continues to roll out the biggest remaking in Seattle's history, one musician challenges the underlying science. It is the story of our...
Forget ‘abundance.’ WA has too much indulgence | Alex Fryer
A spate of audits and financial examinations at all levels of government shows our appetite for taxes is greater than accountability for that money.
The wild political ride that brought light rail to the Eastside | Alex Fryer
Light rail service across Lake Washington represents a milestone for the region. We look back at the 2008 campaign that kicked it off.
WA has a jobs crisis. Why won't our leaders say it? | Alex Fryer
Washington is facing a deepening jobs crisis, but you'd never know it by what politicians say. A little tweak in messaging would go a long...
'All of us have that stamina': After four years of war, local Ukrainians continue the fight | Alex Fryer
Seattle-based Ukraine Defense Support is raising more money than ever for the frontlines, even while uncertain of the war's final outcome.
Super Bowl LX: For Seahawks fans, a sweet shot at redemption | Alex Fryer
A Super Bowl matchup of Seattle and New England offers Seahawks fans the chance of sweet redemption, writes Seattle Times editorial board member Alex Fryer.
'Dude, this is my bike': How I got my stolen ride back | Editorial Notebook | Alex Fryer
Thousands of bikes are stolen every year in Seattle. In a stroke of fortune, one bike came back to its owner. Still, city officials must...
My e-bike was stolen in broad daylight in Seattle. Here's what happened next | Alex Fryer
Seattle wants very badly to be a bike-friendly city. But rampant bike theft presents a major challenge and deserves greater attention.
If the Seattle electorate is angry at Trump, does it make sense to take it out on City Hall? | Alex Fryer
At a national inflection point, voters face a choice between incumbents who have met the moment and challengers who want to tax, spend and take...
Civilian crisis response on Seattle's streets hinges on this factor | Alex Fryer
The future of Seattle's civilian emergency response teams hangs on an oft-overlooked facet of municipal government — labor relations.
Primary election shows Seattle just can't quit ideological drama | Alex Fryer
The primary was considered a huge victory for the left. Let's hope for a more rigorous debate before the November general election seals the deal.
What's in it for me?: Voter self-interest is highly underrated | Alex Fryer
When filling out ballots, the electorate would be better served by following their own interests — at all levels of government
EV big rigs: A collision course for state, federal policies | Alex Fryer
Converting dirty diesel trucks to zero-emission semis presents huge challenges. Conflicting federal and state rules underscore the need for an industrial policy.
In a police staffing crisis and gunfire epidemic, Seattle turns to video cameras. But there are few guardrails | Alex Fryer
An examination of dozens of gun charges reveals the importance of surveillance cameras in prosecutions. But Seattle's CCTV pilot project has few guardrails.
More concrete, less green: A cautionary tale about upzoning from South Park | Alex Fryer
When the diverse neighborhood was upzoned, the winners were developers, not longtime residents. Is this what you really want, Seattle?
On a walk along Seattle's Pike-Pine corridor, reasons for hope | Alex Fryer
Downtown Seattle is transformed. Given its economic impact and the jobs at stake, focusing law enforcement and other resources in the city core makes sense.
Crime and punishment: No consensus in Olympia | Alex Fryer
Two very different perspectives held by two Democrats showcase upcoming debates in the Legislature about public safety.
Seattle is in desperate need of a blueprint for safe, affordable housing | Alex Fryer
The market is in a financial crisis. Vacancies are rising even as people lament the lack of housing. Eviction and rental policies must change.