Opinion
Washington state budget: Tough times call for cuts
We don’t know if Gov. Gregoire is right to want to cut 150 state boards and commissions to…
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New Czar can pull off a cool comedy bit
The title is spelled variously — sometimes Czar, sometimes Tsar, and sometimes Tzar. But always pronounced Zar. And…
Opinion
Blame the system for the recent brawl at RHS TEEN TALK
The Redmond vs. Garfield basketball game: Old news, right?
Opinion
FROM THE ROOTS Sherril Huff will excel as the county’s Director of Elections
On Feb. 3, we held our first vote by mail-only election to choose an elected Director of Elections…
Opinion
“Three strikes” law: should we get rid of it to save money?
In Olympia, everyone is trying to save money. Ideas that were unheard of a year ago are now…
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Change? We’re far from it
Starbucks recently announced that they are selling their new $45 million corporate jet. With sales slumping and layoffs…
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Eyman’s new nickname
Like clockwork, initiative guru Tim Eyman once again pumps the press for more publicity.
Opinion
Just say ‘no’ to wage boost for state workers
Unions are lining up to sue Gov. Christine Gregoire because her budget doesn’t include money to pay for…
Opinion
Huff the best choice for Director of Elections
On February 3, as required by a charter amendment approved by voters last November, King County will hold…
Opinion
Inauguration ushers in new era for America
Early in the morning on Jan. 20, 2009, as night approached its zenith across the Pacific Northwest, I…
Opinion
The perfect memory
It is a hypothetical question designed to have no correct answer: What is your perfect day?
Opinion
Seattle’s tunnel will cost us, too
We’ve always suspected some elected officials of having tunnel vision.
Opinion
Dreams of war: Not your average teenage drama
For almost three weeks now, I have been waking up each night from nightmares filled with armies, death,…
Opinion
Obama inauguration: Making history, restoring order
Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on Jan. 20 is no…
Opinion
Bring on tolls
As I sat in a sea of brake lights, trapped in traffic on State Route 520, plenty of…