After stepping down on January 1, Frank Blethen will continue as board chair while the Times chief financial officer, Alan Fisco, will become CEO and work closely with the new publisher, Ryan Blethen, Frank's son and the fifth generation of Blethens to lead the daily.

After four decades, now is the right time for Pelosi to retire. Her leadership example will remain with us while she leaves the scene.

The search for the wily sea otter was the first international outdoor business by the Russian-American Company, whose presence reached into northern California.

The preamble of Washington State's constitution acknowledges a God, but is cautious in its fervor: "We, the people of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this constitution"

An historic Atlanta House election pitted glamorous civil rights figure Julian Bond against movement workhorse John Lewis. Lewis was the surprise victor and served productively in Congress for nearly four decades. The tight 2025 contest for King County Executive offers striking parallels. Girmay Zahilay is a...