All things being equal, Bob Keenan is a man who prefers to have government stay out of the way and let private enterprise tackle the tough societal jobs.

There was a time, not too long ago, when almost everyone in Seattle remembered Caspar Sharples. He was a revered physician and educator during the early years of this century, the founder of two hospitals and a guiding force behind development of the city's school system.

Just because a government sets up a useful Web site doesn't mean people will to flock to it. They have to know it exists.

Governments are finally beginning to figure out how to develop solid figures for the cost of the services they provide.

Proceeding with rail plans in the face of voter disapproval is either innovative management or bureaucratic arrogance.