Lawmaker raising alarm on new toll between Everett and Lake Stevens
Rep. Mark Harmsworth is trying to warn drivers of a toll that Washington transportation officials want to place between Everett and Lake Stevens.9 years ago
It’s time to rain money on the rich, reign in government
My colleague, Dave Ross, says that the tax cuts coming to those making more than $100,000 will equate to money raining on the wealthy. Actually, nope.9 years ago
Northwest drivers are the rudest non-honkers in the country
Northwest drivers don't like to honk their horns, according a new survey by PEMCO. That doesn't make us decent. It makes us rude. This is why.9 years ago
Will Trump’s tax plan help or hurt the middle class?
Will President Trump’s proposed tax bill be a break for middle-class families, or will it only help the top 1 percent of Americans grow even wealthier?9 years ago
Dori Monson’s Seattle tax plan for the homeless crisis
I have a better tax plan to fund homeless programs than the business head tax the Seattle City Council is currently trying to pass.9 years ago
Should voters be able to elect Sound Transit board members?
Sound Transit last week faced an inquiry into whether it misled the Washington State Legislature to get a $54 billion proposal on the 2016 ballot. This week, representatives are looking into whether Sound Transit misled voters.9 years ago
Advocate wants to force out gas cars in Washington in 2030
Seattle-based group Coltura is pushing for a government regulation that will not allow Washington drivers to register gas-burning cars after 2030.9 years ago
The plan to turn every road into a toll road
The Dori Monson Show has obtained an internal WSDOT email that details the Transportation Commission's effort to turn every road in Washington state into a toll road.9 years ago
Spokane County Sheriff blames media, politics for school shooting
The media and politics are to blame for a school shooting at Freeman High School on Wednesday, according to Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich.9 years ago
Bret Farrar was an inspiring leader
I am grateful that our region had Lakewood Police Chief Bret Farrar - a wonderful man - to help shepherd us through an unthinkable tragedy.9 years ago
Seattle Mayor makes official fair chance housing policy
As we predicted, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today signed into law an ordinance that prohibits Seattle landlords from taking a prospective renter's criminal history into account.9 years ago
Trump holds ‘most remarkable presidential press conference in history’
That was very likely the most remarkable presidential press conference in the history of our nation for some many reasons.9 years ago
Ed Murray is as hypocritical as they come
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to pass an ordinance that prohibits landlords from taking a prospective renter's criminal history into account when deciding to whom they can rent.9 years ago
The Seattle RV project – my greatest idea ever
Seattle City Councilman Mike O'Brien wants to make it easier for people to live in vehicles on the streets of Seattle.9 years ago
Why I rejected another tax hike
I recognize how ludicrous it is to take money from already overtaxed families to transfer to very wealthy arts groups.9 years ago
Seattle: where a politician’s word means zero
The passage of an income tax proves that every member of the Seattle City Council is a liar who puts politics ahead of their word, their bond, and their ethics.9 years ago
This is why some bicyclists are hated by drivers
I have learned there is absolutely no reason to infuriate someone driving a car - the downside is infinitely greater than the upside.9 years ago
Will Seattle politicians ever be held responsible for anti-cop rhetoric?
I want to know if public officials and politicians are going to be held responsible for their anti-cop rhetoric if it causes dangerous consequences.9 years ago
Why the new Washington state budget is infuriating
Details of the latest Washington state budget are being revealed and there's not much to be happy about. I'm disappointed with Republicans.9 years ago
Ed Murray’s slogan should be ‘When the facts don’t fit the narrative, find new facts!’
Seattle's elected leaders don't want to help the lowest-income workers. They want a catchphrase-slogan that they think will help their political careers.9 years ago
The state budget – it’s all a game to raise taxes
Gov. Jay Inslee says senior citizens are going to starve, criminals will be roaming the streets, and baby salmon will legislators don't pass a budget.9 years ago
The most important decision we will ever make
The person you share your life with should be someone who always builds you up. Never tears you down.9 years ago
My retirement announcement
Dori Monson explains why, after 22 years of coaching girls basketball, he's hanging up the whistle.9 years ago
