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Opinion: WA Cares' launch showcased care WA Cares did not provide
Gov. Ferguson showcased a caregiving arrangement at the WA Cares launch that the program had not paid for a single day of.
Opinion: Portland’s War on Cars Part 4 – A smarter automobile strategy to end gridlock
O'Toole argues fuel wasted in Portland-area congestion has sextupled since 1982, generating 250,000 tons of extra greenhouse gases annually.
Opinion: The Tooth Fairy’s secrets to making brushing & flossing magical
Delta Dental of Washington's Tooth Fairy Experience offers free resources to help children build lifelong brushing and flossing habits.
Opinion: Transit ridership trends are dismal but regional plans are oblivious
Puget Sound transit passenger-miles fell 31% from 2015 to 2024 despite a half-million-resident population increase.
Opinion: Is Mitchell Kelly misleading voters with his ‘deputy auditor’ claim?
Clark County HR records show no position called "Deputy County Auditor" has ever existed, Anderson argues.
Opinion: Democrats rig the ballot to save their income tax
Churchill argues the ballot disclosure warning voters of education cuts describes revenue never collected and not yet allocated.
Opinion: Which state was ranked the best place to live?
WalletHub ranked Idaho No. 1 in its Best States to Live study; Washington placed 33rd, last in safety.
Opinion: Bankrupt – A $3.5 billion Rose Quarter Freeway widening project
Joe Cortright argues ODOT's Rose Quarter project has grown from a $450M approval to a $3.5B estimate, with a $2B funding gap.
POLL: Do you believe democratic socialism poses a threat to America’s constitutional system?
A reader poll asks whether democratic socialism conflicts with America's constitutional institutions.
Opinion: ‘Fauci is at least being asked questions’
Rob Anderson argues Dr. Alan Melnick should face scrutiny over COVID policies, nursing home deaths, and vaccine campaigns before retiring.
Letter: The 223,000 aren't children refusing vegetables — they've read the menu
Teso cites a Knight Foundation survey of 12,000 people finding the top reason nonvoters stay home is disliking candidates, followed by doubting their vote matters.
Opinion: Portland’s War on Cars 3 – Ending the war on automobiles
O'Toole argues Portland should add toll lanes, fix safety hazards, and redesign TriMet routes to end its anti-auto policies.
Opinion: Democrats – A time for choosing Communism or the Constitution?
Nancy Churchill argues moderate Democrats now face a choice between the Constitution and a DSA platform that includes abolishing the Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court.
Letter: Why judicial activism threatens Washington Democracy
Jonathan Hines argues a Thurston County judge canceled a Let's Go Washington hearing before sponsors could present their legal arguments.
Opinion: Washington state’s rainy day fund won’t help fire victims
Rep. John Ley says Washington's reserves sit at about 5.6 percent, the lowest in the nation, leaving little for wildfire relief.
Letter: Clark County 2027 – New leaders will inherit some very big decisions
Peter Bracchi calls for a publicly accessible transition report covering unresolved oversight, major spending, and long-term policy decisions crossing into 2027.
Letter: Two-thirds of Clark County eligible voters didn't turn in a ballot in the primary election
Thomas Schenk notes that roughly 223,000 of Clark County's 360,000 eligible voters did not cast a ballot in the 2026 primary election.
Letter: Marie Glusenkamp Perez – TV ad claims vs. reality
Dick Rylander found that about 81% of Gluesenkamp Perez's individual contributions originate from outside Washington state.