
Mayfield: A timely reminder from the parents of a Nobel Prize recipient
Long before Dr. Baker was a Nobel Prize recipient, he was a kid in Seattle Public Schools. He went to Garfield High School.6 months ago

Mayfield: Downtown Seattle showing signs of life, is it making a comeback?
When I say the words "Downtown Seattle," what image comes to your mind? When was the last time you were actually in Downtown Seattle?6 months ago

Seattle’s double standard: Adding surveillance cameras while cutting public transparency
I find it ironic that this week, the Seattle City Council voted 7-1 to add live video surveillance cameras to three city neighborhoods.7 months ago

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week
This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.7 months ago

Mayfield: Dear Gonzaga, it’s time to join the Pac-12
I also value local tradition and civic pride, two reasons Gonzaga University should join the newly rebuilding Pac-12.7 months ago

Mayfield: Transporting nuclear waste from Hanford is a disaster waiting to happen
The plan is actually calling for the nuclear waste material at Hanford to be sent by train in liquid form, which always runs the risk of derailment.7 months ago

Mayfield: It’s time for Boeing to do right by their employees
Boeing, now is your chance to do exactly that and to truly fix a problem with your employees more than two decades in the making.8 months ago

Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?
My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?8 months ago

Travis Mayfield: Marysville schools could be a harbinger of things to come
While the Marysville situation is one of the worst spots in the state, nearly every school in Washington is facing its own deep budget hole right now.8 months ago

Travis Mayfield: Get your updated COVID-19 booster, and make it a habit
A new COVID-19 booster was just approved by the FDA Thursday for everyone six months of age and older, but still many of you won’t bother getting one.8 months ago

Mayfield: Get out of your bubble; You might be surprised at who you meet
And in the creation of those bubbles we believe we are surrounding ourselves with other good people and those elsewhere are bad people.9 months ago

Mayfield: One simple trick to ensure your vote actually counts
We should all care deeply whether our vote counts or not. And there is one surefire way to actually do that … check yourself!9 months ago

Mayfield: I will never forget Devin, Tom, Karen, Jessica in wake of Thirtymile Fire anniversary
This week marks 23 years since the The Thirtymile Fire, a massive wildfire burning north of Winthrop Washington killed four firefighters.10 months ago

Mayfield: One public library is now banning kids from entering
A public library in Idaho has officially banned kids from entering. It says it is make the change due to a new state law.10 months ago

Mayfield: Please get out of the CARE Team’s way and let it work
This week the Mayor announced a pilot program called the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team could be expanding.10 months ago

Mayfield: Democracy needs your help
There are many reasons to be concerned about democracy. But one that we don’t talk much about is our own willingness to actually participate.10 months ago

Mayfield: We’re all a little sus but we can also do better
This week our son called me sus. It's short for suspect and it's Gen Alpha slang for shady. But I'm going to admit something.12 months ago

Mayfield: Washington lawmakers must fix broken school funding system
Which leads us to Olympia where truly the blame for all this should rest. What lawmakers really did was make things worse.12 months ago

Mayfield: Love always has a place to go, even in grief
It has been eight years and several days since our son Tommy died. He was just 2 1/2 years old when he passed away.1 year ago

Mayfield: Despite what you’ve heard, the new Seattle city council isn’t failing…yet
The left-wing activists and chattering classes have already decided the new Seattle City Council is a failure.1 year ago

Mayfield: Cantwell must not obstruct full Senate from debating TikTok’s future
About 350 Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.1 year ago

Mayfield: Including LGBTQ+ people in curriculum benefits all students
Washington lawmakers have moved to include LGBTQ+ histories, perspectives and contributions to teaching requirements in our state.1 year ago

Mayfield: Do you like democracy or not? The choice couldn’t be more stark.
Our democracy in America is facing a 5-alarm inferno and we don't seem to know what to do about it.1 year ago
