How to end the dysfunction in Seattle's affordable housing system | Editorial
Seattle's own policies contributed to the current financial crisis in the affordable housing system. These must be fixed.
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Election results serve as warning to Seattle City Council | Editorial
The Seattle City Council must do a better job of bringing the public along and working behind-the-scenes to increase the likelihood of legislative success.
State office needs to step in when districts flounder financially | Editorial
The dire financial condition of Marysville schools shows why OSPI must provide more oversight of local districts. Thousands of kids' education is at stake.
Feds should order health inspection of Tacoma ICE detention center | Editorial
There have been more than 700 complaints from detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.
WA gets an early taste of electoral misinformation | Editorial
Voters should be wary of misinformation generated by AI systems. Secretaries of state are right to call out mistaken information.
Schools chief candidates: Heed the views of 28 educators | Editorial
A new report on education realities in WA provides a lens for judging the track record of two candidates vying to become the next superintendent...
Shine a light, adjust WA’s tax break for data centers | Editorial
The impacts of a ballooning tax exemption for data centers has been shielded from public view. Lawmakers should create transparency.
ArtsFund extends helping hand to groups across WA | Editorial VIEW
Seattle-based ArtsFund has received $10 million from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation for the second year in a row to help underserved organizations.
Biden’s proposed Supreme Court reforms are sorely needed | Editorial
The Supreme Court operates somewhat stealthily until a major decision is before it. It's time the court gets some oversight from the people.
School Supply Drive: Despite region's wealth, many WA kids will head to school without the basics| Editorial
Children in South King County get a helping hand preparing for school with an annual effort funded by readers of The Seattle Times.