Commentary: Giving thanks to the Kraken organization before first official NHL game
The end game – the ultimate goal – has always been twofold: To bring an NHL team to Seattle and bring the Sonics back.
Commentary: Production, loyalty, price all reasons to pick up Kyle Seager's option for 1 more year
Seager has a career-high 31 home runs and leads the team in HRs and RBIs.
Commentary: Next Sunday is a chance for Seattle to shine as Soccer Capital USA
Next Sunday, OL Reign play the Portland Thorns at 4, followed by the Sounders hosting the Timbers at 7:30 with one ticket good for both matches
Commentary: Sherman’s vow to get help just as admirable as his most important on-field play
I'm not here to judge Richard Sherman. I'm just here to support him and hope he gets the help that he needs.
Brandi Kruse: Inslee's shame game serves no purpose
Each week on "The Divide," Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics. This week: Governor Inslee's political shame game over vaccines serves no productive purpose.
Commentary: Mariners are a Houdini act that’s defied statistical realities, but fun to watch nonetheless
The M's are five games above .500 and still in playoff contention despite having the worst team batting average and a -50 run differential this season.
Brandi Kruse: Release the images that implicate officers
Investigators should make public a key piece of evidence in case against two Seattle police officers
Commentary: July 4th in sports recognizes America’s greatness and constant endeavor to be even better
We celebrate the bravery, will and strength demonstrated by millions to maintain the fundamental freedoms and democracy we enjoy today. But part of that is understanding that we are still a work in progress as we strive to be "a more perfect Union," as our forefathers once wrote.
Brandi Kruse: When in doubt, leave the Nazi comparison out
Each week on The Divide, Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. This week: Stop using Nazi comparisons.
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Resist the urge to apologize when you’ve done nothing wrong. Brandi Kruse has more in her weekly commentary.
Brandi Kruse: Inslee should forgive COVID fines
As the state prepares to emerge from a year of crippling lockdowns, Gov. Inslee has a chance to show businesses a little bit of grace
Commentary: If you’re not paying attention to the Kraken by now, it’s the perfect time to start
The NHL Playoffs, combined with the pending hire of a new head coach and upcoming expansion draft, provide a perfect time to jump on the bandwagon if you're not already.
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The ousting of a top state official was a prime example of performative politics. Brandi Kruse has more in her weekly commentary.
Commentary: Not time to panic with Kelenic, but sending him back down might be prudent move
The 21-year-old has gone 0-for-39 in the last 11 games and is batting under .100. He was not in the starting lineup on Sunday.
Commentary: Shunning LGBTQ officers makes zero sense
Seattle police officers have been banned from a pride celebration - just the latest ploy from activists seeking attention
Brandi Kruse: The politics of exclusion
Brandi Kruse: Chicago's mayor and the politics of exclusion
Commentary: Disrespected by NCAA, UW Softball again led by special group with championship potential
UW Softball, a perennial powerhouse, now has extra motivation, disrespected as a No. 16 national seed after being a Top 5 ranked team most of the year.
Brandi Kruse: The perils of party purity
Each week on The Divide, Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics. This week: The perils of party purity.
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Brandi Kruse: Governor Inslee has a messaging problem
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Commentary: It is hard to blame Seattle police officers for fleeing in droves.