Letters editor | The Seattle Times

June 18, 2019 at 3:21 pm

Pedestrians must work with drivers | Letter to the editor

Re: “In effort to boost intersection safety, Seattle gives pedestrians a head start”: I’m all for giving pedestrians a head start to cross a sidewalk...

June 18, 2019 at 3:15 pm

Wait for new Seattle City Council before voting on ADU proposal | Letter to the editor

Re: “City Council: Represent the people”: We agree with the letter protesting the current Seattle City Council voting on Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s proposal to allow...

June 17, 2019 at 4:17 pm

Before Iran tension heats up, remember the cost of Middle East wars | Letter to the editor

Re: “U.S.-Iran tensions mount as Pentagon weighs response” : The neoconservatives are at it again. They were able to sell the costly war in Iraq...

June 17, 2019 at 4:14 pm

The alcohol industry is a threat to King County farmland | Letter to the editor

Do you want fresh local food and to support our southern resident orcas? Concerned about climate change, future food supply and salmon? Tell the Metropolitan...

June 14, 2019 at 4:32 pm

Before having kids, think of your ‘climate legacy’ | Letter to the editor

Re: “Rick Steves wrestles with ‘flight shame’ issue”: Danny Westneat wrote: “In terms of carbon emissions … there’s probably nothing worse we can do on...

June 14, 2019 at 4:14 pm

The health risks of climate change | Letter to the editor

Re: “Seattle heat waves could kill hundreds”: As a kidney doctor, I am already seeing the effects of our climate crisis. Intense heat increases the...

June 14, 2019 at 4:10 pm

Keep the occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units | Letter to the editor

I’m a Seattle architect, developer and landlord, and a proponent of accessory dwelling units and detached accessory dwelling units. The ADU in my house was...

June 14, 2019 at 4:08 pm

It takes two to make an unwanted pregnancy | Letter to the editor

Re: “My abortion story is very common”: Special thanks to Emily Heiden for bringing the man into her story. I’ve yet to hear of a...

June 14, 2019 at 4:04 pm

Cheer on our youth | Letter to the editor

Re: “Boomers, after all our hard-won victories, don’t give up the fight”: Beth R. Eng writes to the baby boomers, but she is speaking to...

June 14, 2019 at 4:02 pm

We need collaboration to end Seattle’s bickering | Letter to the editor

I’m sick and tired that the Seattle City Council, mayor and news media continue to invent controversies among constituents in Seattle. Cars vs. cyclists, homeowners...