Everett-based USS Abraham Lincoln shifted to Afghanistan
Worried about increasing insurgent attacks in Afghanistan, the U.S. military is sending extra air power there by shifting the Everett-based...

Profiling? OK, if you insist
Voters, keep an eye out. It is time to start profiling in the national interest.

Obama, Hillary had no advantage
Before declaring it to be such a huge presidential campaign "advantage" to be a woman or a minority, would you mind waiting until we actually elect one?

Putting your foot in the current of history
While Obama, and eventually McCain, hopefully, duel it out on asking us to do our part, they should be clear with Americans that volunteerism is not, as it too often is couched, something for the young adult or the retiree.

Des Moines has ambitious plans from UW students for a virtual makeover of its marina and downtown
With the sun sinking, and the sailboats skimming, life on the water looked lush. Gordon Kells-Murphy stood on the bow of his boat, taking...

Seattle may impose fee for paper, plastic grocery bags
To reduce waste in Seattle, the City Council will hold a public hearing today to discuss a 20-cent fee on paper and plastic bags and a foam-container ban at restaurants.