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Comment on Auditor, auditor candidate address scrutiny over job title by Rob Anderson

Rob Anderson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:39:03 +0000

This was an intentional deception. Kelly never held “deputy county auditor” authorization for his entire career until, wait for it, the week after Kelly announced his bid for Auditor. Kimsey most likely cooked this up to manipulate voters in Kelly’s favor. The damage is done and the only fair remedy is for Mitchell to drop out.

Comment on Opinion: Transit ridership trends are dismal but regional plans are oblivious by Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:33:16 +0000

In reply to John Ley. light rail, which has been far and away the region’s largest transportation investment, carries less than 1% of trips in the region. A waste of taxpayer dollars!

Comment on Gunfire at Hockinson Park leaves one dead; BGHS graduate, UW baseball signee charged with manslaughter by Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:29:16 +0000

This is so incredibly sad all around. My son was goof friends with Trent. He says it was an accident. They all hang out too late and I tell my son nothing good is going to come from being out that late. One young man’s life is lost and another is ruined. Prayers for the family 🙏❤️‍🩹

Comment on Opinion: Transit ridership trends are dismal but regional plans are oblivious by Bob Link

Bob Link — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:38:49 +0000

Light rail has almost become a religion amongst the true believers. They don’t care about facts or realistic projections. We’ll get more light rail because they think they know what’s good for us. And once installed it will be impossible to remove.

Comment on Opinion: Transit ridership trends are dismal but regional plans are oblivious by John Ley

John Ley — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:19:55 +0000

Charles: Thank you for the excellent research! RE: "In fact, transit mode share today has decreased and now constitutes less than 3% of all trips, and light rail, which has been far and away the region’s largest transportation investment, carries less than 1% of trips in the region. In the optimistic PSRC forecast, which assumes full build-out of the ST3 plan, light rail still only accounts for a 2% mode share despite an investment estimated at over $150 billion.: Who on earth would spend $150 billion to serve only 1% of daily trips? What an outrageous waste of taxpayer dollars. A quick check reports Sound Transit operating cost per mile in 2024 is: $30 per revenue mile (or roughly $60 per mile for a complete round trip per car) in their service plans, though precise system-wide finalized per-mile operational audits vary by specific mode.

Comment on Opinion: Democrats – A time for choosing Communism or the Constitution? by Karl Bonner

Karl Bonner — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:44:47 +0000

Don’t assume that every DSA supporter vouches for every single platform position! I for one do not support efforts to abolish the Senate, because there is no mechanism that allows for such a constitutional amendment. However, I do support filibuster reform and admitting DC and PR as states, to dilute the influence of senators from Wyoming, Idaho etc.

Comment on Opinion: Is Mitchell Kelly misleading voters with his ‘deputy auditor’ claim? by B. L. Bacigalupi

B. L. Bacigalupi — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:28:09 +0000

Kelly may have been referring to a functional title. It would be more concerning if it was part of a pattern of deception.

Comment on Gluesenkamp Perez attacks Braun on abortion as battle begins for WA House seat by B. L. Bacigalupi

B. L. Bacigalupi — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:19:59 +0000

Like it or not, abortion is an important issue in Washington state. Braun must clarify his views on abortion and how it will affect his votes in congress. It is a no-brainer that the Gluesenkamp campaign’s opening salvo was abortion because it is a winning issue for her. She is right to do so. Braun must be transparent and forthright about it. If he is evasive, it could damage his campaign early.

Comment on Letter: Marie Glusenkamp Perez – TV ad claims vs. reality by B. L. Bacigalupi

B. L. Bacigalupi — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:45:25 +0000

“56% of her fundraising” comes from the Democratic National Committee. The DNC does take lots of PAC and special interest money, so much of her fundraising comes indirectly from PACs and special interests.

Comment on Opinion: Will SW Washington Democrats repeat the mistake of their Republican counterparts by David Gray

David Gray — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:50:51 +0000

Hennrich is an idiot. He memorized three talking points but had no ability to talk outside of those issues.