Why Boeing’s move to the other Washington is bad for them and us | Jon Talton
Boeing’s brass is heading across the country, away from its critical Commercial Airplanes unit. It’s a bad move, for them and us, writes columnist Jon...
Columnist
Jon Talton
Talton writes about business and the Pacific Northwest economy in the Sunday Seattle Times.
How light rail and density transformed Seattle’s neighborhoods | Jon Talton
The huge changes seen downtown and in South Lake Union are only the beginning. Columnist Jon Talton takes us on a tour of the neighborhoods...
The Seattle World’s Fair foresaw a 21st century that never came | Jon Talton
The Century 21 Exposition was an amazing accomplishment for Seattle. But its telescope to the future was flawed. Columnist Jon Talton looks back and finds...
Seattle’s JumpStart tax worked — but that’s not the end of the story
The payroll tax brought in more money than projected. But is it enough to address homelessness and crime? The answer lies outside JumpStart.
High gas prices? They’re just what we need | Jon Talton
Addressing climate change will require higher prices of fossil fuels. But Americans want to drive on cheap gas, no matter the larger cost, writes columnist...
Universal basic income: An argument without end | Jon Talton
Would providing a "floor" of guaranteed income reduce poverty? It's a bold move but one already working in some places. Jon Talton looks at some...
Mixed signals on the state of downtown Seattle | Jon Talton
Many things are looking up for Seattle, "the region's economic engine." But can officials really make a dent in crime and homelessness? Columnist Jon Talton...
The Fed’s big test: Fighting inflation without causing a recession | Jon Talton
The U.S. could be in for a “soft landing," or we could face a recession. The central bank must tamp down inflation without killing a...
Seattle’s tech sector powered through pandemic, but city’s advantage is at risk | Jon Talton
Metro Seattle remains a superstar in tech jobs, but crime, homelessness and a shuttered downtown don't ensure the city's prosperity, writes Jon Talton.
As Ukraine fights for its life, Western sanctions will bite Russia
The sanctions imposed on Russia by the Untied States, European nations and others for invading its neighbor, Ukraine, have real teeth, writes columnist Jon Talton.