Elect leaders to serve people, not extremes | Opinion: Kate Riley
A strong democracy needs a robust contest of ideas in the middle where most people live.
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Community solutions can fuel education success | Kate Riley / Times editorial page editor
From learning to read to going into an apprenticeship or college, education matters to the success of an individual and the whole state.
Time to kick this COVID pandemic | Kate Riley / Editorial page editor
Just as life was seeming to get back to normal, rising COVID cases have raised concerns that society remains at risk. We know what to...
After pandemic, local elections matter even more | Kate Riley / Editorial Page Editor
As communities continue recovering from the effects of the economy-battering pandemic, voter choices are especially important. Please pay attention to local candidates and vote.
Low blow with vetoes, Gov. Inslee | Kate Riley / Times editorial page editor
Gov. Jay Inslee's vetos of key provisions in climate bills undermine his working relationship with the Legislature.
Mom to mom: The ‘R’ word hurts | Kate Riley / Times editorial page editor
When the R word is used as a slur, the effects are felt throughout the community of people with developmental disabilities, writes Opinion editor Kate...
Legislature’s ‘Four Corners’ square off on state challenges in 2021 | Kate Riley / Times editorial page editor
We asked leaders in the Washington Legislature's four caucus what their priorities for the 2021 session.
Finding the sweet spot in the pandemic | Kate Riley / Times editorial page editor
Let's find it that sweet spot of forbearance, grace, generosity and understanding.
Facebook is everywhere: The impact of technology monopolies | Special Opinion Section
The tendrils of Facebook entwine with our politics, our consumer habits and the news we see — and don’t see — in ways that pose...
In Washington, election suspense is between left and lefter | Kate Riley / Times editorial page editor
The most suspenseful elections contests in Washington are between Democrats.