November 23, 2008 at 12:00 am Use these hard times to stimulate a regional infrastructure renaissance Given the options for stimulating the present recessionary economy, infrastructure needs should be given top billing. If state and local political leaders can act with... Opinion
April 17, 2008 at 12:00 am An intelligent discussion about life "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" is a trenchant new film by actor/economist Ben Stein, the man first made famous in "Ferris Bueller's... Opinion
November 22, 2007 at 12:00 am Give thanks — it’s good for you When a family member learned not long ago that he was dying of cancer, he visited a church he hadn't much seen and, while leaving,... Opinion
August 5, 2007 at 12:00 am No surrender The tempting thought that it is now safe to begin withdrawing from Iraq is being dangled in front of the American people this summer. Maybe... Opinion
December 27, 2006 at 12:00 am It’s time to decentralize the power grid After the catastrophic windstorm, it was only a matter of time before the utilities and their disgruntled customers started looking for... Opinion
October 27, 2005 at 12:00 am Viaduct: A tunnel’s the best choice Few realize that if Seattle chooses the aerial alternative to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct, it would have to be 50 percent larger and... Opinion