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Death of drug-industry trinkets | Pat Cashman
I was at a convenience store the other day buying the usual — beef jerky and Mountain Dew…
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The rise of dog parks
This week, I must announce a momentous shift in the fabric of suburban culture.
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Let’s learn from our past mistakes
With the legislature now meeting in Olympia, and Barack Obama preparing his Inaugural Address, now might be a…
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Reporter editorial: Legislators on the hot seat
In three days, the Legislature will convene and face one of the worse budget shortfalls in state history.…
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We are just a few of all those concerned Redmond resid
We are just a few of all those concerned Redmond residents who were appalled with the city’s response…
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I live in Redmond, on Education Hill (on 164th Ave Nor
I live in Redmond, on Education Hill (on 164th Ave Northeast between Northeast 95th Street and Northeast 99th…
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My 2009 wish list
It’s time for another glorious year. While I’m not big on resolutions — to me they’re little more…
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TV media wins in bad weather
You can read about the weather in a newspaper. You can read about the weather online, and maybe…
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Smarter than a fifth-grader?
Last year, after one of this area’s odd and paralyzing snowstorms, I watched a very dumb guy in…
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Holiday priorities: Sharing and giving
This holiday season, it’s important to remember that there are more important things than candy canes and wrapped…
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Wonderful stories behind the Christmas classics | John Carlson
Santa. Christmas Trees. Wreaths. Presents. Egg nog. A crackling fireplace. These are just some of the holiday traditions…
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Why are low gas prices bad?
Most people who read this column drive, so here’s an early Christmas present: Log onto seattlegasprices.com and you’ll…
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Obama, Gregoire, Goldmark connect to voters via ‘Net
Editor’s note: The Redmond Reporter has added a new column, “From the Roots,” by Andrew Villeneuve, executive director…
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New report can help guide our decisions
It’s no surprise that our area is going through a tough time. Like the rest of the nation,…
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Holiday traveling guide | Jeremy Greenberg
Whether you are from the city, country, or a suburb, if you’re traveling this holiday season to a…
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Reading a computer’s mind
We’ve all heard the phrase, spoken in frustration, “This #*&@^$ computer has a mind of its own!”
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Economy got you down? Don’t be afraid to involve the kids
Our kids don’t pay mortgages, buy groceries or have stock portfolios. Most wouldn’t know subprime from prime rib,…