Dan Evans | The Seattle Times

Daniel J. Evans, Seattle, State Representative;
Republican nominee for governor
Evans Prefers ‘Gov. Dan’
Washington’s governor-elect Thursday solved one of his weightier problems: It will be Gov. Dan Evans, not Gov. Daniel J.
Evans said he preferred use of the less formal name in the news media. Credit: Robert Heilman,. 1964

January 16, 2022 at 7:00 am

In his new book, former Washington Gov. Daniel J. Evans recalls an era of turbulence and political scandals VIEW

Dan Evans, writes: A key point of pride is our 1964 “Blueprint for Progress,” which became a reality. We created hundreds of thousands of new...

Arthur Fletcher, a city councilman of Pasco, Wash., described to the Republican platform writers how a poor African American or a white person can work their way out of poverty, in Miami Beach, Fla., on July 30, 1968. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

January 16, 2022 at 7:00 am

Arthur Fletcher made a huge impact — just not from the governor’s office

Despite losing the 1968 state election, Arthur Fletcher’s political career wasn't over. President-elect Richard Nixon named him assistant secretary of Labor. Later, he headed the...

Pacific NW Magazine

October 4, 2019 at 12:01 pm

Pro: Approve Referendum 88 for fairness and opportunity for all | Op-Ed

We can take a big step forward in creating opportunity and a level playing field for all by approving Referendum 88/Initiative 1000 on the November...

February 8, 2017 at 2:03 pm

Education reform: Per-pupil funding is most equitable approach | Op-Ed

The Senate’s education reform bill goes along way to improving the state’s education system and meeting its mandate to fully fund education.

June 2, 2015 at 5:01 pm

Wildlife habitat, once lost, cannot be regained | Govs. Evans and Lowry / Guest columnists

We reject the false choice that pits habitat and outdoor recreation against each other. Both are critically needed.

Opinion

November 9, 2013 at 5:03 pm

Guest: Little-known Land and Water Conservation Fund vital to outdoor legacy

RECREATIONISTS have returned to America’s national parks and wildlife refuges since the government shutdown ended, but we must remember the lessons we have learned from...

Opinion

September 16, 2011 at 4:00 pm

The Elwha offers model of collaboration and shrewd investment

This weekend, two dams on the Elwha River will be taken down, beginning the process of restoring the river and fish runs. Guest columnist Dan...

Opinion

May 1, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Washington Senate is making a mistake on state Wildlife and Recreation Program

In these difficult budget times, the Washington Legislature's need to cut back the Wildlife and Recreation Program is understandable, write Dan Evans and Mike Lowry,...

Opinion