Opinion
Caught between salmon and common sense | Martin Nizlek Guest Editorial
Boaters, endangered salmon and out-flowing water from Lake Sammamish share “The Slough” to the Sammamish River at Marymoor…
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Cheers to the liquor change | Editorial
We’re just two weeks into the private sale of liquor in this state and already there are people…
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The end is the start of a new beginning | Teen Talk
From the two elementary schools I have been to, two junior highs I have attended and one high…
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Two-thirds for tax increases needed now more than ever | Tim Eyman
Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent voter, most everyone agrees it’s better to motivate politicians to…
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Supreme Court should uphold decision striking down I-1053 | Andrew Villeneuve
Earlier this week, on the same day Seattle was hit with another round of gun violence, something extraordinary…
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Making sense of the crowded 1st District races | Andrew Villeneuve
Ever since Redistricting Commissioners Slade Gorton and Tim Ceis unveiled their proposed new congressional district map for Washington…
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Facebook: A lifestyle and life saver | Editorial
The site has begun offering a new Health and Wellness section to inspire members of the social network…
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One bad mix: Beer and work | Editorial
It almost goes beyond belief that people working on the 520 Bridge project would be drinking beer at…
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Don’t let anger get in the way of helping others | Editorial
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization did itself a lot of damage nationally with its attempt…
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A good plan to fix King County juvenile center | Editorial
The King County Council has made a good decision to put a $210 million levy on the Aug.…
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What has President Obama done for us, anyway? | Andrew Villeneuve
These days, especially on channels that provide cushy employment for right wing pundits, we often hear Barack Obama’s…
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Protect yourself from bothersome phone scams | Richard Hill
We have survived decades without serious botheration, but all of a sudden the telephone scammers have our number.…
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Don’t put jobs at risk for proposed Seattle stadium | Editorial
The Port of Seattle and the Manufacturing Industrial Council raised an interesting $3 billion issue last week: a…
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Don’t be a victim once — or twice | Editorial
Many of us have heeded police officers’ advice to make our vehicles less attractive to thieves. Store your…
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Learning to live with the risks of power drilling | Richard Hill
When the media stumble across something unfamiliar they tend to treat it as something new. That seems to…
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Supreme Court weighs challenge to health care act | Andrew Villeneuve
The U.S. Supreme Court recently held three days of hearings on a series of challenges filed against the…
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Is Romney the best choice for the Republican nomination? | Andrew Villeneuve
This past Saturday, Republican activists and voters in each of Washington's 49 legislative districts met in homes, schools,…
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Get ready for some major mudslinging | Richard Hill
As Cavalia winds down, we have had a brief flurry of a different kind of circus, leading to…
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Legal notice bill bad news for the public | Editorial
Citizens should be aware of – and opposed to – House Bill 2801 and the provisions that would…
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City, Group Health should be doing more to protect trees in Overlake | Andrew Villeneuve
A few weeks ago, as many Redmond residents are now aware, our City Council voted to approve the…