A blue wave or a ripple? 5 things to watch in Tuesday’s election | Opinion: Melissa Santos column
Democrats in Washington state are gearing up to have a big election night Tuesday. Just how big will it be? Here are a few things...
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A good idea to cut down on sneaky campaign ads | Melissa Santos / Times editorial columnist
Predictably, voters across the state are receiving some wildly sneaky mailers leading up to the Nov. 6 election. In the future, stricter disclosure of who's...
Why I didn’t attend Seattle’s Jewish vigil | Opinion / Donna Gordon Blankinship column
The Seattle Jewish community held a vigil in solidarity with the people of Pittsburgh on Monday night. I was not there, because I was afraid....
Vote yes on I-1631: Forget ‘Big Oil’ scare tactics | Mark Higgins column
As you sit down to vote, who will you listen to? Will it be Big Oil and climate naysayers? Or those who are ready to...
Vote no on I-1631: People would pay, not ‘Big Oil’
Voters are being misled by Initiative 1631 proponents into thinking energy companies, not energy consumers, will pay the carbon fees. Regardless of how one feels...
Time to vote. And the editorial board is here to help | Kate Riley column
Seattle Times editorial page editor Kate Riley explains the editorial board's election endorsement process.
What in the world was Sen. Ericksen doing in Cambodia? | Opinion: Melissa Santos column
State Sen. Doug Ericksen projects a surprisingly rosy view of the recent election in Cambodia, which the U.S. government and many others have condemned as...
Opinion | Why no Seattle Times editorial saying we are not enemies of the people? We prove that every day
Here is why The Seattle Times editorial board did not join other newspapers in denouncing President Donald Trump's attacks on the free press.
Just how big is this blue wave? For state Democrats, maybe the biggest in decades | Melissa Santos / Times editorial columnist
In Washington state legislative races, Republicans have a lot of ground to make up after last week's primary election if they are to avoid a...
Lawmakers are still telling lies about the Public Records Act bill — don’t fall for it | Melissa Santos / Times editorial columnist
Voters shouldn't be fooled by state lawmakers repeating debunked talking points about their recent attempt to squirm out of following the state's Public Records Act.
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