Op-Ed: Neighbors Feel Loss of Deleted Route 20 Bus

King County Metro deleted the Route 20 bus in September without full replacement service. Residents along the route are mourning the loss and asking for more service.

What’s at Stake in Seattle and Washington State Elections

Election Day 2024 is upon us, and the outcome will have a huge impact on the lives of residents in Seattle and Washington state. Here's a quick rundown of what's on the ballot and what the outcome could mean.

Progressive PAC Helps Rinck Keep Fundraising Pace in Seattle Council Race

A pro-Woo PAC pumped $70,000 into the race Friday as a last ditch effort to swing the election. So far, Alexis Mercedes Rinck had been able to keep pace, with help from the Progressive People Power PAC.

Op-Ed: JumpStart Should Remain an Affordable Housing Commitment, Not a Piggybank

JumpStart investments in housing and climate investments must be preserved in future years, despite Mayor Harrell's proposal to siphon $287 million and remove spend plan guardrails.

Bremerton’s Recent Street Upgrades Miss the Mark on Safety

Recently completed Bremerton street projects have fallen well short of modern safety standards. The projects fail to shorten crosswalk distances, slow traffic speed, or protect cyclists with more than paint.

The Seattle Times’ Credibility on Transportation Levies Has Run Out

The editorial board of Seattle's only remaining daily newspaper has an abysmal track record when it comes to supporting the Seattle transportation levy. Voters should take their recommendation with a boulder of salt.
Mungia poses in a suit on a downtown Tacoma street.

Op-Ed: Don’t Let Billionaires Buy Washington’s Supreme Court: Vote Mungia

Sal Mungia isn’t backed by Project 42 or any other billionaire cabal. A win by his opponent could open the floodgates of dark money. Don’t let the rich buy our courts. Vote Mungia.
Anna Zivarts and her son smile and load a bike on the rack in front of a bus while it waits at a stop.

Op-Ed: Vote No on Initiative 2117 to Ensure Mobility for Washingtonians

I-2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, erasing badly needed funding for sidewalks, transit, safety upgrades, and more. Vote 'No' to ensure mobility for all, including nondrivers who compose 30% of our state‘s population.