Politics
Seattle's dirty little secret of downtown safety
Throwing more and more money into public services won't solve our crime problems. Here's what will.
Jordan Royer
Jordan Royer left city government in 2007 to accept the position of vice president for external affairs in the Seattle office of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, where he currently works rep
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Politics
2013's #5 Most-Read: Seattle's dirty little secret of downtown safety
Throwing more and more money into public services won't solve our crime problems. Here's what will.
Politics
Neighborhoods: How Seattle can turn a confusing moment into a better future
Commentary: With most of the City Council elected by district, the role of neighborhoods is changing. But the changes can be good.
Environment
Guest Opinion: Seattle and Alaska in another sibling fight
Inextricably linked and worlds apart, Alaska and Seattle are the siblings that need but don’t necessarily like each other.
Opinion
Why doesn't Seattle manage the money it already has?
Seattle’s elected officials seem obsessed with trying to increase the city’s budget. A city income tax on the