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It’s time to end the government shutdown | Editorial

President Obama made the right decision last week to invite Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to the White…

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It’s time to get serious about bullying | Guest Column

On Sept. 12, another young child committed suicide after being bullied. She was a 12-year-old girl who had…

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The optimistic, secure path toward education funding | Guest Column

Washington’s K-12 and university students are no longer captive to a public-education system struggling to meet basic needs…

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Why it is important to honor Mexican Independence Day | Teen Talk

It is important to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16, because it brings to light the power of…

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Legislators need to listen to public on transportation needs | EDITORIAL

It’s not surprising that a large crowd turned out on a recent Tuesday night in Bellevue at a…

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‘You can dream — and dream big,’ says new U.S. citizen | Editor’s Notebook

We’ve all had our monumental days: weddings, childbirths, graduation days... the list goes on. They’re emotional moments to…

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Why America should not make a military strike on Syria | Guest Column

I am a 16-year-old American male teenager who is a senior at the International Community School in Kirkland.…

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Back to school means it’s time to slow down | Editorial

Children returned to the classroom on Tuesday and while some parents may have cheered the date, it’s also…

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The battle for public records | The Petri Dish

Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.

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Siblings as bullies: When rivalry becomes abusive | GUEST COLUMN

Siblings fight, sometimes a lot; there is nothing new about that. In fact most parents would consider this…

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School, Little League provide life lessons | Editor’s Notebook

I have weird dreams about school. All... the... time. For a while now, I’ve been done with classes,…

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School is on the way Sept. 3: Many challenges are on the horizon | Youthful Words

The telltale ads, stores boasting the newest “in” styles and tailored sales can only point to one thing:…

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The instability of the stock market | LETTERS

It looks like a sunny day, but there are hints of economic thunder and lightning rumbling beyond the…

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Thank you Redmond, from a grateful visitor | LETTERS

I flew to Seattle from my home in Ohio in the midst of an emergency when my son…

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Affordable Care Act: For the self-employed in Washington | GUEST COLUMN

There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the United States, and that number continues to rise, especially…

Elena Shuber

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Ride-along with police officer is a stellar Night Out | Editor’s Notebook

Driving around town in a police car — not a bad way to spend part of my Tuesday…

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Redmond by the numbers: 23 parks covering more than 1,000 acres | OPINION

Redmond is a dynamic place to live, work and play, and unique among suburban cities. Redmond is known…

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Is panhandling legal in Redmond? It depends | OPINION

Redmond, can you spare a dime? Many questions have surfaced recently regarding whether panhandling is legal in Redmond.…

The Old Fire House Teen Center’s Derby Days parade crew won “Most Community Spirit” as voted by Redmond Mayor John Marchione. Left to right: Kanon Shibata

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Old Fire House Teen Center thriving since ‘92 | Guest Column

When Redmond’s teenage population voiced a strong desire for a space to showcase their talents, the City of…

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Redmond’s many schools put students on the road to success | Youthful Words

When it comes to cultivating an extremely culturally enriched, diverse, lively and youth-friendly environment for any child to…