@joshfarley

Editorial writer, @seattletimes. Formerly @kitsapsun, Zap Energy and North Kitsap Herald.

 Bremerton, WA
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Joined January 2009
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It’s time to require cruise ships to plug in at the pier when they come to Seattle. seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Require cruise ships to plug into shore power while docked in Seattle | Editorial

Another cruise ship season begins Saturday, the first in which Pier 91 and Pier 66 have shoreside power. The port should require the cruise ships to use it.

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Ferry-dependent communities have already suffered in this era of diminished service. Is the lengthy hybridization of the state's three biggest boats a prudent course — or should that work be delayed?

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Focus on WA ferries' greener future, while keeping today's fleet moving | Editorial

Cost overruns and delays to the Washington State Ferries’ first hybrid vessel should alarm lawmakers about the current course.

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Ensuring competitive pay, including for those working below decks in America’s largest ferry system, is one of many necessary steps to restore what is now a broken marine highway. seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

To restore WA ferries, ensure wages are competitive | Editorial

"Below decks" ferry workers are bargaining for salary parity. The state’s troubled system will suffer further without it.

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My latest column: the Port of Portland went bold on mass timber with its new airport terminal, which opens this week. Leaders in Seattle should do the same - a kick-start to solve a variety of knotty Northwest problems. seattletimes.com/opinion/its…
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In an era of many decimated Northwest Pacific salmon and steelhead populations, one fish has been running counter to a dismal trendline. Hood Canal summer-run chum have made an extraordinary comeback others should emulate. seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Success of Hood Canal summer chum gives hope for salmon recovery | Editorial

Their stunning reversal demonstrates concerted recovery efforts can, and do, yield results.

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“If such an undertaking is successful, just think of the possibilities — perhaps including a long-overdue renaming effort for a certain mountain nearby.” seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Rename Hood Canal to reflect its true nature and splendor | Editorial

Changing the name of this Northwest landmark would correct a misnomer, highlight its natural beauty and acknowledge ongoing restoration efforts.

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A naked attempt to make mischief in Washington’s open gubernatorial race was a shameful stunt with no place in state politics. seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Ruse to confuse voters with multiple Bobs has no place in WA politics | Editorial

A dirty election-year tactic by a longtime political agitator rightly fails.

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"By the time the hybrid-electric vessels enter service, at least 3 longtime ferries will be far beyond their useful lives and … the state will find itself simply treading water — at a level matching the inadequate capacity of today."   seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

WA's next governor should order 2 diesel ferries to keep fleet afloat | Editorial

A crisis in America’s largest ferry system can be overcome alongside plans to hybridize vessels.

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If this is the year Americans finally gain control over what happens to their digital data, they’ll have two longtime Washington state lawmakers to thank. seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Congress should pass digital privacy bill crafted by WA leaders | Editorial

No federal law regulates what companies can collect from customers, and how they use it. Washington lawmakers are leading an effort to change that.

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“In these hyperpartisan times, the coalition of a conservative Louisiana Republican joining forces with nearly every Democrat in the House to pass life-or-death aid to Ukraine is worth celebrating.” seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Finally, Congress stands up for Ukraine and other U.S. allies | Editorial

A $95 billion package affirms American leadership by confronting bad actors and providing humanitarian aid around the world.

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“There’s no requirement that botany and public health policy overlap 100% of the time. But they should not diverge to the point of absurdity.” seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Potatoes are not grains. Keep them rooted in the vegetable family | Editorial

The federal government isn’t going to solve America’s obesity epidemic by mislabeling a vegetable and may contribute to the growing problem of food scarcity.

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A complete transformation of the electricity grid will require a commitment to funding new sources of generation that are still years from grid deployment.   seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Keep lights on as Washington transitions to clean power | Editorial

Washington’s power grid is growing increasingly strained. Without expedited clean sources of new supply, consumers will pay.

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The 30-year-old Everett Naval Station was built to host an aircraft carrier. The Navy was smart to pivot the installation into a home for a new class of ships designed to meet today’s geopolitical threats. seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Navy smart to invest in Everett for new class of ships | Editorial

The naval station in Snohomish County, built with an aircraft carrier in mind, will instead host a fleet of frigates to better counter the world's threats.

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The new leader of Washington State Ferries must ensure three recent incidents - including a vessel crash - are a wake-up call, rather than a harbinger of more calamity to come.

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As ferry system rebuilds, vow to do better | Editorial

A crash, a beached vessel and negligence around a drunk passenger are reminders of the need for culture change that the new WSF director must bring to the job.

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"Our hands are tied," is what WA leaders effectively say on court-ordered culvert replacement. Instead, why don't they focus on collaborating with all local agencies and organizations for on a once-in-a-lifetime effort to restore salmon populations? seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Return focus to fish in culvert replacement | Editorial

In a rush to meet a court order to replace culverts, Washington’s Department of Transportation has failed to prioritize salmon recovery.

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Today marks a decade since the Oso landslide killed 43 people. Congress should continue to fund the National Landslide Preparedness Act to help prevent the loss of life in such catastrophes.   seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

A decade later, don’t let go of Oso's lessons | Editorial

Congress can help keep communities in Washington and beyond prepared for slides, in an effort to avoid a tragedy like the one at Oso 10 years ago.

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"Governments around the world are proposing needed guardrails around this rapidly advancing technology. Lawmakers’ paramount goal should be to protect the privacy and dignity of all Americans as AI changes many facets of society."   seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

WA must move swiftly to regulate AI | Editorial

State lawmakers, who created a task force to seek guardrails for the rapidly advancing technology, should move quickly to advance legislation in 2025.

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says the city playing host to six World Cup matches is on par with hosting six Super Bowls.    The hard truth: Seattle and the surrounding region won’t be ready until leaders make gains in restoring public safety services.   seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Fulfill promises to get Seattle World Cup-ready | Editorial

More than 750,000 people are expected to converge in Puget Sound in 2026, with billions more watching six games at Lumen Field. Time to ready the region.

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“…when it comes to jockeying for dollars in the state’s entire transportation budget, how do officials keep the voices of (WSF’s) customers at the right volume in the future, to avoid a repeat of the current debacle?” seattletimes.com/opinion/edi…

Bring riders' voices back on board to sustain WA ferries’ future | Editorial

A bill in the Legislature to study sustainable funding and the impact of service disruptions rightly includes users of the depleted system.

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Simòn Sosa is part of the greatest global upheaval of humanity since World War II. One in 74 people in the world alive today have been forced to leave their homeland… seattletimes.com/opinion/fro…

From Venezuela to Seattle: A story of how immigration makes us better | Josh Farley

Congress needs to act to safeguard the border but also make room for an increasing amount of new people from foreign lands. America's future depends on it.

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