To say that anything is possible is to condition the sinister, pitfall corollary that nothing is ridiculous. So you told me, dad. All I can… Continue reading
Jayendrina Singha Ray
The metaverse is a space caught at the cusp of the physical and the nonphysical. Not a radically different space per se, but one that,… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Mask mandates continue to fall in several other states like New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and will also change in California and Oregon… Continue reading
Commentary
Common sense respectful behavior and decorum in our society has broken down into angry undercurrents with unreconciled grievances everywhere. It does not help that a… Continue reading
Whale’s Tales
Those who know me know me know I’m a bit of a stickler about language. Not so much about the grammar, although of course that… Continue reading
Inside Politics
The legislative session is slowly drawing to a close. Too bad this was the short session, which does not provide enough time for the debates… Continue reading
By The Herald Editorial Board Reform of the state’s tax system wasn’t at the top of the to-do list for this session of the Washington… Continue reading
Money matters
The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the S&P500 declined about 12.5% on an intraday… Continue reading
Cartoon
Cartoon by Frank Shiers.… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Boeing is the largest manufacturer of airplanes in the world. The company has been loyal to its employees, and Boeing Employee Credit Union is still… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Here’s your state cartoon for this week. It’s based on the reporting of Danny Westneat over the weekend in the Seattle Times: “Christopher Murray, head… Continue reading
Whale’s Tales
As one small part of the often derided “legacy media,” I am aware that what I am about to say won’t find sympathy with many… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Politically speaking, it was an exciting week recently when King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced that his current term would be his last. It’s a… Continue reading
Jayendrina Singha Ray
Semiconductor chips are the new oil that the world can go to war over.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Whale’s Tales
I was born late — exactly three weeks — despite my mother’s earnest efforts to speed the process along with various over-the-counter elixirs. I don’t… Continue reading
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Inside Politics
The Washington state Legislature opened on Jan. 10 against a backdrop of headlines saying “Caseloads push hospitals to limits” and stories of stressed out hospital… Continue reading
