Washington Can’t Wait: Op-Ed and LTE Publications

Washington Can’t Wait Campaign supporters from across the state have been writing and submitting incredible op-eds and letters to the editor in support of updating the Growth Management Act to address climate change, housing affordability, and environmental justice. Below you will find a list of all submissions that have been published to date. This page will continue to be updated throughout the 2021 legislative session as our volunteer writers continue their incredible work. Interested in writing a piece to submit to your local paper? Email jamie@futurewise.org for resources and support to get started!


Ginger Wireman: The Tri-Cities Herald

Lucinda Wingard: The Tacoma News Tribune

Jill Eikenhorst: The South Whidbey Record

Ben Mitchel: The South Seattle Emerald

Serene Chen: The International Examiner

Trenton Miller: The Spokane Review

Warren Neth: The Columbian

Jennifer Calkins: The Urbanist

Keith Harris: The Seattle Times

Kristin Kelly and Kate Lunceford: The Everett Herald

Emma Banks: The Urbanist

Kirk Kirkland: The News Tribune

Representative Davina Duerr: The Everett Herald

Sunrise Spokane: The Spokesman

RE Sources, Friends of the San Juans, and Evergreen Islands: Cascadia Weekly

Washington Can’t Wait: Op-Ed and LTE Publications

Washington Can’t Wait Campaign supporters from across the state have been writing and submitting incredible op-eds and letters to the editor in support of updating the Growth Management Act to address climate change, housing affordability, and environmental justice. Below you will find a list of all submissions that have been published to date. This page will continue to be updated throughout the 2021 legislative session as our volunteer writers continue their incredible work. Interested in writing a piece to submit to your local paper? Email jamie@futurewise.org for resources and support to get started!


Ginger Wireman: The Tri-Cities Herald

Lucinda Wingard: The Tacoma News Tribune

Jill Eikenhorst: The South Whidbey Record

Ben Mitchel: The South Seattle Emerald

Serene Chen: The International Examiner

Trenton Miller: The Spokane Review

Warren Neth: The Columbian

Jennifer Calkins: The Urbanist

Keith Harris: The Seattle Times

Kristin Kelly and Kate Lunceford: The Everett Herald

Emma Banks: The Urbanist

Kirk Kirkland: The News Tribune

Representative Davina Duerr: The Everett Herald

Sunrise Spokane: The Spokesman

RE Sources, Friends of the San Juans, and Evergreen Islands: Cascadia Weekly

We’re Hiring: Development and Events Intern

Position Title: Development and Events Intern Salary Range: $20/hour, October 2024-May 2025 Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt, expected 15-20 hours/week. This position is a hybrid position based out of our Seattle office. Applicants must be available for in-person meetings in our … Continue reading

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August 2024 Executive Director’s Note

Summer is coming to an end, and fittingly, I just spent several beautiful rain splashed days on the Olympic Peninsula. Susannah Spock, our Water Fish and Wildlife Program Manager, is based in Port Angeles and we have several exciting new … Continue reading

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