Sam R. Sperry

Sam Sperry is a Seattle native, covered Seattle government for The Seattle Times from 1971-1976, and held positions under two Seattle mayors, the King County executive and Gov. Gary Locke. From 1987-2000 he was associate editor of the editorial page at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Saving Scarecrow: Film as a Cultural Resource

For today’s and future generations, Scarecrow’s collection must be saved, nurtured, and protected. Its current SOS campaign is a sensible and feasible pathway to that end. 

The Key to Beating Trump

Three components of Trump’s ego-infused heel offer a rich reward from the slings of his political assailant. It's all about the ego.

Making Waves: Remembering Kay Bullitt

Characteristically, whether she was Kay Muller or Kay Bullitt, she preferred the “second row.” Certainly she could occupy the spotlight, and effectively, but Kay did not need and did not seek prominence.

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