Jon Talton

The election of Donald Trump will affect trade, technology and the environment — none of it in good ways, writes columnist Jon Talton.

Boeing's new chief executive inherits a long to-do list: restoring customer confidence, employee morale and the company's historic engineering excellence.

Lack of inventory, hurdles to building permits and market failures are only some of the hurdles that Seattle and many other cities face, Jon Talton writes.

Trump intends to roll back federal environmental protections and efforts to address human-caused climate change. The price tag will be huge, Jon Talton writes.

By When I arrived here in 2007, downtown Seattle was a treasure box of urban interest: dense, human-scale streets with a variety of retailers, restaurants and inviting public spaces.

Elon Musk is considered a "shadow president" in the new administration. Jeff Bezos, his rival, has become friendly toward Donald Trump, Jon Talton writes.

Our columnist's take on what to watch in a year that may not be like one we've seen in a long time.

By Despite all the rightly deserved accolades given to former President Jimmy Carter upon his death, Washingtonians of a certain age will remember him for defeating Sen.

The president-elect vows to force millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States. The results are unpredictable at best, Jon Talton writes.

By As President Joe Biden's term ends, it's time for an assessment of his role in the economy, including that of the Seattle area and Pacific Northwest.