Jake: Can Seattle learn from its affordable housing mistake?
Seattle has been running this experiment for a decade with "affordable housing," and the results are in. Good intentions, bad math.4 days ago
Jake: The suddenness of AI doomerism is suspicious
AI is now, apparently, an existential threat to humanity, and that only aggressive government regulation stands between us and extinction.6 days ago
Jake: Business leaders wrote the plan — now read it, Madam Mayor
Seattle business leaders already handed Mayor Katie Wilson the public safety plan her new year-long task force was created to write.11 days ago
Jake: Televise Seattle’s teacher contract negotiations — it’s public money
Jake Skorheim explores the need for transparency in Seattle's teacher contract negotiations over public funding.20 days ago
Jake: Calls grow to fire SPD chief, but would Katie Wilson’s replacement be any better?
SPD Chief Barnes has his problems, but he might be better than whoever Mayor Katie Wilson would pick to replace him.2 months ago
Jake: ‘Operation Red Card’ is great police work — but why did it take until the World Cup?
A recent report detailed "Operation Red Card," a joint effort by local law enforcement during the World Cup, and the numbers are genuinely impressive.2 months ago
Jake: Costco please add this menu item to your food court, it will be the No. 1 seller instantly
Why doesn’t Costco have corn on the cob at the food court? Think about it, a giant Costco corn cob — massive, obviously — salted to perfection.3 months ago
Jake: Why I believe Team USA can win the World Cup
Are the odds in our favor? Maybe not. But as our history shows, we don't really care about the odds. Do Americans believe we can win the World Cup? Hell yes.3 months ago
Jake: Washington health department warns World Cup tourists — Our weed is no joke
The Washington health department has issued formal guidance warning visiting foreigners to be careful with our cannabis products.3 months ago
Jake: Washington fell to No. 31 in education rankings despite doubling school spending
About a decade ago, Washington was sitting at No. 20 — nothing special, middle of the road, fine. Now we’re in the bottom half of the country. Not good.3 months ago
Jake: How to survive a bear attack
Jake explains how to stay safe during a bear attack, following the recent incident on Mount Si involving teenagers and a black bear.3 months ago
Jake: Seattle City Council needs to quit wasting time on data centers, ban the Aurora pimp wars
Why would the Seattle City Council unanimously vote to ban data centers while refusing to do anything about the pimp wars on Aurora Avenue?3 months ago
Jake: A drone boat just rescued 2 downed Army pilots. The future is here.
Discover how drone technology is transforming Army pilot rescues. A remarkable story of innovation and bravery.3 months ago
Jake: The World Cup has Washington’s infrastructure working like it should — enjoy it while it lasts
The FIFA World Cup is upon us, and I have a message for my fellow Washington commuters: enjoy these next five weeks of a mostly well-run state.3 months ago
Jake: One Wilson won a Super Bowl. The other looks like a deer in the headlights
Seattle has two Wilsons preparing for the national spotlight right now, and no, they’re not related.4 months ago
Jake: Do Ballard residents deserve a refund for the failed Sound Transit plan?
Explore if Ballard residents deserve a refund from Sound Transit after repeated issues in this insightful analysis.4 months ago
Jake: Bob Ferguson has 92,780 reasons to avoid a debate with Jim Walsh
Governor Bob Ferguson did something strange. He took to social media to taunt state Rep. Jim Walsh, questioning if he has the nerve to run against him in 2028.4 months ago
Jake: All aboard, light rail! Next stop … not Ballard
You know that scene in "Zoolander?" That’s my reaction every single time Sound Transit makes the news.4 months ago
Jake: Bellevue just gave up its biggest advantage over Seattle
You know the scene. Michael Scott walks in, sees Toby sitting there, and loses it — "No! God! No, no, no!" That's how I feel about Bellevue’s new parking plan.4 months ago
Jake: Oregon voters would be insane to pass this hunting and fishing ban — I’m worried Washington could be next
Activists have collected enough signatures to get the PEACE Act on the ballot. Translation: hunting and fishing would become a crime in Oregon.4 months ago
Jake: Don’t forget to help out an old dude with a chainsaw
Sometimes, a simple act of kindness speaks volumes. Help an old man with a chainsaw and learn the value of community support.4 months ago
Jake: This Memorial Day, remember that not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear a uniform
It’s Memorial Day weekend. While many will be marking the holiday with good weather and a barbecue, I hope we all take at least a little time to remember the heroes who made it possible.4 months ago
Jake: Seattle could fix the homeownership problem if it wanted to
I read a piece on the gap between renting and buying in Seattle, and one number jumped off the page: the average mortgage payment runs about $4,500 a month.4 months ago
