How the First Amendment protects our 5 freedoms and why it's in danger | Kate Riley
Seattle Times Opinion writers and guest essayists will publish a series of articles about the importance of the First Amendment and the 5 freedoms it...
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Here's how Seattle Times is doing endorsements a little differently | Kate Riley
So, The Times editorial board has been rethinking how we do endorsements, which include evaluation of candidates in three broad areas.
Supreme interest in WA high court candidates in 2026 election | Kate Riley
The usually sleepy races for the Washington Supreme Court have attracted 16 candidates. Here's why that matters.
The fiscal skunk at WA's overspending garden party | Kate Riley
Lawmakers and the governor must not squander the opportunity a negative outlook presents. Heed this warning. And do better.
Nuclear power may again have its day in WA | Kate Riley
Climate change, the limits of wind and solar sitings, and next-generation technology has sparked renewed interest in nuclear energy.
Pennies and shiny memories fill this family's treasury | Editorial Notebook
The penny might soon be gone, but not forgotten. This family's patriarch instilled a fondness for wheat pennies in its members.
WA lawmakers should fix poorly planned tax on schools | Kate Riley
The Legislature raised $9.4 billion in taxes over four years. The rush job resulted in costly surprises for school districts.
WA lawmakers put political expediency before needs of troubled youth | Kate Riley
A craven political play deep-sixed solutions for easing the unacceptable conditions at Washington's youth prisons. The state must do better.
The rewards of jury duty? Hint: In WA, it's not the pay | Kate Riley
Jury duty can be a rewarding and wrenching insight into the legal system.
WA's just-passed budget has some troubling, costly bugs | Opinion
Special interests benefited from legislative budget writers, but not foster kids, K-12 students or parents who need quality child care.
Gov. Ferguson, stand up to legislative overreach | Kate Riley
More than a catastrophe, this is an unchecked overspending problem — no, an entrenched vice — coming home to roost. And lawmakers want to keep...
Sen. Murray, Rep. DelBene warn of ‘dangers we are facing’ | Kate Riley
Though Republicans control the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, tight margins may help tether acceptance of federal power grabs to reality.
Hell yes! The Seattle Times edit board endorses Harris for president | Frank Blethen and Kate Riley
As one of the country’s very few family-owned and -operated metro newspapers left, The Seattle Times is also apparently one of the few willing to...
Remembering Mark Higgins, a journalist who left his mark | Kate Riley
A tribute to Mark Higgins, former member of The Times edit board and deputy opinion editor who had a hand in 2 of The Times'...
Get ready to vote | Kate Riley
The Times editorial board split the ticket on the four initiatives on the Nov. 5 ballot, recommending voters reject two and approve two.
Thank you, Gov. Evans, for opening WA public schools to people with disabilities | Kate Riley
One of Gov. Dan Evan's major achievements was bringing special education for students with disabilities to Washington state.
How The Seattle Times edit board made its endorsement for WA governor | Kate Riley
Here's how The Times editorial board arrived at its gubernatorial endorsement
School yourselves on candidates running for governor | Kate Riley
Here is The Seattle Times editorial board's strategy for informing voters in the August primary and November general elections.
Election-year shenanigans: Count on journalists to help sort it out | Kate Riley
Election season is here, voters. Count on local journalists and others you trust to help you sort through candidate promises.