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When “Better Than” meets “Good Enough”

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Delusions of Grandeur: A Bigger Golder White House

James S. Russell - February 26, 2026 2

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State of the Dis-Union: Trump’s Ugly, (Long) Rant

Joel Connelly - February 25, 2026 6

Business

A New State Income Tax? Added to all our other Taxes?

Bruce Ramsey - February 25, 2026 3

Politics

Trump’s Road to Modern Serfdom: The “Right” Voters. The “Right Leaders

Nick Licata - February 24, 2026 4

Cities

New Mayor Katie Wilson’s State of the City: “Hope” and Patience

Jean Godden - February 23, 2026 2

Religion

American Catholics: Standing up to Caesar

Joel Connelly - February 22, 2026 6

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Politics

State of the Dis-Union: Trump’s Ugly, (Long) Rant

Joel Connelly - February 25, 2026 6

It wasn’t funny. Nor was it entertaining. Rather, it commands a reengagement in America’s civic life.

Trump’s Road to Modern Serfdom: The “Right” Voters. The “Right Leaders

Nick Licata - February 24, 2026 4

Trump Outrage Watch: The Toxic Epstein Scandal and a Security Breach

Mort Kondracke - February 20, 2026 3

Congressional Democrats: Waiting to Get Things Done Again

Joel Connelly - February 16, 2026 2

Attacks on Immigrants are Attacks on Us All

Joel Connelly - February 15, 2026 3

Arts

When “Better Than” meets “Good Enough”

Douglas McLennan - February 27, 2026

Delusions of Grandeur: A Bigger Golder White House

James S. Russell - February 26, 2026

Struggling to Stay Alive in White Center, a Music Entrepreneur adds a Seattle Venue

Hélène Schilders - February 1, 2026

Review: Leif Ove Andsnes’ Piano Miniatures at Meany

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Seattle Opera Mounts a Triumphant “Daphne”

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Why Doug Varone Canceled His Kennedy Center Performances

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What the Disney/OpenAI Deal says about a Creative Marketplace Dominated by AI

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PULSE

Going Back to the Hippie Trail

Bruce Ramsey - February 22, 2026 0

The Market Economy for People Paid to Lie

Steve Clifford - February 15, 2026 7

Trashing the Capital: The Kennedy Center and the Washington Post

Joel Connelly - February 8, 2026 4

By the Numbers: More Babies Than Ever are Homeless

Barry Mitzman - February 7, 2026 2

Review: Leif Ove Andsnes’ Piano Miniatures at Meany

James C. Whitson - January 27, 2026 0

Confusion Reigns: Great Yellow Orb Appears, Scaring NW Residents

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Technology

Trump let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China. Here’s How Chinese Citizens are Reacting

Wendy Liu - December 23, 2025 0

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Health

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By the Numbers: More Babies Than Ever are Homeless

Barry Mitzman - February 7, 2026 2

Based on data gathered by the University of Michigan, SchoolHouse Connection estimates that homelessness among infants and toddlers in the U.S. increased by 23 percent between 2021 and 2023.

How Governments have Caused Homelessness

Michael Caplow - 3

A New Book: Autism and a Fulfilling Life

Joe Martin - 2

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Creating Havoc in Public Health

Joel Connelly - 2

A Happy Pooper is a Healthy Pooper

Barry Mitzman - 1

Environment

A Cryin’ Bloody Shame: DOGE and Storm Pummel Our Public Forests

Joel Connelly - February 11, 2026

The Data: Breathing May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Barry Mitzman - January 8, 2026

Reckoning with Northwest Flooding: We need to think about this Differently

Sydnee Chapman - December 21, 2025

Dam it All: The Intractable Knots in the Snake River

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For the Environment: Why are we Really Banning Plastic Bags?

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Republicans Taking an Ax to our Forests

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Remembering Katrina: Lessons for Our Collective Response to Disaster

Ross Anderson -

Cities

Cities

New Mayor Katie Wilson’s State of the City: “Hope” and Patience

Jean Godden - February 23, 2026 2

Wilson’s speech spent much time describing challenges, less so on solutions. She is going slow, emphasizing “hope” as a mantra and a long-term strategy.

The Minneapolis Volunteers Who Beat ICE

James S. Russell - 2

A Vision for Seattle’s Vacant Waterfront

Rod Stevens - 10

Trashing the Capital: The Kennedy Center and the Washington Post

Joel Connelly - 4

SODO Housing Plan hits a Legal Roadblock

Mike Merritt - 3

People

People

All that’s Left

Peter Miller - February 21, 2026 3

I was not very good at spelling, until I discovered that if I spelled the word backward, as well as forward, I would have it perfectly.

Name Games: Trump’s All Over It

Jean Godden - 3

The Data: Cheer Up! Evidently these are the Best of Times

Barry Mitzman - 0

How I Decided to Donate my Kidney to the Basketball Star

Shane Cleveland - 11

Outgoing Seattle Council President Sara Nelson: “I Governed to Fix Things”

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Elsewhere

Italian Notebook: A Community of Comedy, of Tragedy, of Turkey

Mark Hinshaw - December 25, 2025

Breaking Bread: Social Glue in Small Towns

Rich Wandschneider - October 9, 2025

The Genius of Italian Shutters

Mark Hinshaw - September 14, 2025

End of Summer: Mule Days, Gen Z Goes to Church and Ed Sullivan

Anthony B. Robinson - September 13, 2025

Turning Point: Starting a Business in Italy

Mark Hinshaw - August 15, 2025

Books

Books

The Mystery of Princess Angeline, Chief Seattle’s Daughter

David Norman Lewis - January 18, 2026 4

This is an adapted excerpt from "The Burning of Moses Seattle," a book about the murder of Chief Seattle’s dwarf grandson, Moses Seattle.

A Homeric Journey: A New Novel by David Horsey

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“Everyone You Meet Is Fighting A Great Battle.”

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Affordability and a Quest for Meaningful Work

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96 Years ago, the Stock Market Crashed. It Broke the Nation

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Food

Food

Trump’s War on Diversity Skips… Food

Jean Godden - October 18, 2025 1

Luckily the nation’s cuisine hasn’t been remotely touched by Trump. A current New York Times heralded the nation’s 50 best dining spots. None show any MAGA influence.

Peppercornication! Tis the Season for Fall Carrots

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Dual Citizenship: Will Canadians Stomach B.C. Wines Made with Washington Grapes?

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Learning the Limits of Perfection: Ice Cream Sodas, Melons, Life

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On the Road Again: How to Bring Back Roadside Restaurants

Peter Miller - 5

Religion

American Catholics: Standing up to Caesar

Joel Connelly - February 22, 2026

A Coalition Building? Seattle’s Religious Communities Stand Up

Joel Connelly - January 20, 2026

Christmas in Three Acts: Part 3–The Bold Assertions of John

Anthony B. Robinson - December 26, 2025

Christmas in Three Acts: Part 2–Mary and the Shepherds

Anthony B. Robinson - December 25, 2025

Christmas in Three Acts: Part One — Joseph at the Center

Anthony B. Robinson - December 24, 2025

Business

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What New Taxes on High Earners would mean to Washington

Why Costco is Taking on Trump

Dispatches from the Job Market: Rise of the LinkedIn Charlatan

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Memo to Mayor Wilson: Be the Education Mayor

David Brewster - February 21, 2026 7

Philosophical Differences? Why Texas Banned Plato

Paul Kidder - January 16, 2026 2

Once More With Love: Going Back to Schooligan

Peter Miller - November 23, 2025 5

How I Found Myself Teaching Italian Kids to Draw

Mark Hinshaw - October 25, 2025 5

“America’s Kill Line”: What Chinese are Learning about Us

Wendy Liu - February 18, 2026 3

The Fifth Year of Putin’s Pointless War in Ukraine

Carol J Williams - February 17, 2026 0

Trump Bombs at Davos, Canada’s Carney Leaves a Global Star

Joel Connelly - January 24, 2026 3

Taunting Trump’s TACO: And NATO Leaders Learn a Lesson

Carol J Williams - January 24, 2026 2

Salty Seahawks get their Swaggy On

Art Thiel - February 14, 2026 5

Bad Bunny and Our Super Bowl Victory: Love Over Hate

Anthony B. Robinson - February 9, 2026 6

Out on a High Note: The Paul Allen Seahawks Era Ends Sunday

Art Thiel - February 7, 2026 13

John Schneider’s Best Seahawks Move: Saving his own Job

Art Thiel - January 24, 2026 9

Trump Racism in Historical Context

Rich Wandschneider - January 29, 2026 2

Today is Temperance Day: There’s a Lot to be Said for Self-Control

Walter Parker - January 16, 2026 2

Visions of Ancient Lake Forest Park

David Buerge - January 4, 2026 2

The Golden Age of Five Jewish Families in Seattle

Karen Treiger - December 31, 2025 6

The Market Economy for People Paid to Lie

Steve Clifford - February 15, 2026 7

‘Yes, Dear,’ and Other Foolproof Advice for a Long Marriage

Steve Clifford - January 31, 2026 2

Confusion Reigns: Great Yellow Orb Appears, Scaring NW Residents

Shane Cleveland - January 25, 2026 0

Be it Resolved: Whistle?

Shane Cleveland - January 18, 2026 2