Inequities in education for special-needs students have been center stage this legislative session. Lawmakers have made real progress, but there's still a ways to go.
The Senate State Government and Elections Committee should shelve HB 1533. It would harm transparency and not provide the protection proponents suggest.
As it considers tree protections, the Seattle City Council must prioritize canopy growth if it wants to accomplish the city's environmental goals.
When most police agencies complain of being understaffed, using deputized law enforcement agents to collect bus fares is a misplacement of resources.
New federal money is welcome to study removing a section of Highway 99 in South Park, but boosters are right to take it slow.
The Legislature must pass laws ensuring that all communities — of whatever size — can provide functional, modern facilities for their kids.
Motion-activated cameras are needed throughout the city to deter would-be illegal dumpers and catch those who could care less about the cleanliness of city.
The state House must pass police pursuit reforms but it's a stopgap measure. The issue is sure to be revisited next year.
Assault weapons serve no purpose in sport or hunting. Their sole purpose is to kill as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.
Government is accountable to the people only so long as the people remain vigilant and fight for their right to know.
