World downtown leaders come to Seattle, a city trying to mend | Jon Talton
The International Downtown Association's annual meeting will find a Seattle central core with big opportunities and challenges, columnist Jon Talton writes.
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Jon Talton
Talton writes about business and the Pacific Northwest economy in the Sunday Seattle Times.
Fight over WA's capital gains tax looks like a partisan issue, but there's much more to it | Jon Talton
Arguments can be made in favor of and in opposition to the levy. But however voters decide, unintended consequences lurk, columnist Jon Talton writes.
How Seattle’s economy is managing in this uncertain season | Jon Talton
Despite a slowdown in population growth, Seattle continues to enjoy a growing economy and numerous advantages, columnist Jon Talton writes.
Stubborn inflation is a problem for homebuyers and has political implications | Jon Talton
This current period of inflation is making it harder to afford a home and could affect this year's presidential election, columnist Jon Talton writes.
It’s now time to address the Boeing Problem or more turbulence awaits | Jon Talton
Boeing's annual meeting will tell us if the company is serious about taking the steps to change its bad management style, writes columnist Jon Talton.
Eastside’s light rail expansion is good for the climate and the economy | Jon Talton
Despite delays and post-pandemic challenges, columist Jon Talton says light rail offers an important public tranportation option that should be supported.
Why Seattle becoming the next Detroit might not be the worst thing | Jon Talton
The challenges confronting Seattle's most prolific downtown developer show how far the city must go in recovering from the pandemic, writes our columnist.
Tourism is big business for Seattle, but it comes with challenges | Jon Talton
Tourism is a significant part of the Seattle area's economy. But the costs, especially involving climate change, pose hurdles, writes columnist Jon Talton.
Affording housing in Seattle is hard — addressing the problem is harder | Jon Talton
A series of calamities, policy blunders and generational changes have made homeownership difficult for many in Seattle and across the nation, Jon Talton writes.
Artificial intelligence will show how smart humans can become | Jon Talton
The growth of AI is affecting everything from the way we watch television to strains on electricity and water. Columnist Jon Talton looks at the...
