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Washington is bicycle friendly, but we need to be careful out there | Editor’s Notebook

The League of American Bicyclists recently named Washington the nation’s top ranked “Bicycle Friendly State” for the eighth…

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No simple fix to school funding issue | Guest Column

The way Washington pays for public schools is illegal. But there’s no simple fix, and school leaders worry…

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Take time to remember why we have Memorial Day | Guest Editorial

This Memorial Day, there will be honor guards snapping to attention as flags ripple in the breeze. Amidst…

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Teachers help pave life’s path for students | Editor’s Notebook

Teachers are our lifeblood in a way. They help transport us from the classroom to the next level,…

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Teachers are incensed about state lawmakers’ larger pay raise | The Petri Dish

State lawmakers are up for a raise in the next two years. It looks like it will be…

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Volunteer champions needed for Redmond’s forested parks | GUEST COLUMN

Could you be the next community leader for great, healthy parks in Redmond? Our forested parks and the…

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Tesla STEM High School student heads to We Day to encourage girls to code | GUEST COLUMN

Alka Pai, a senior at Redmond’s Tesla STEM High School, is on a mission. “Women are underrepresented in…

Patrick D’Amelio

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Lawmakers can ensure opportunity for students, economic growth with STEM education investments | Guest Column

Innovative companies across the state such as Avista and Zulily have made Washington one of the leaders in…

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After five years, consumers have embraced the Affordable Care Act | Guest Column

Since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law five years ago, Washingtonians have sent a powerful…

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Legislature misses the chance to limit vaccine exemptions | Guest Column

The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) is extremely disappointed that state legislators have failed to pass legislation removing…

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Protecting religious rights and sheltering our most vulnerable | Guest Column

Too many families are struggling, despite the booming economy. Too many working people are one missed paycheck away…

Lake Washington School District

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Growing students, growing communities | Guest Column

As superintendent of the Lake Washington School District, it seems like everywhere I go I see growth.

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Taking action to improve transportation | Guest Column

We all love to think the area we live in is world class – for unparalleled beauty, shimmering…

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Making decisions in Olympia by thinking of Redmond | Guest Column

While writing a budget in Olympia that impacts every single Washingtonian and business, I spend a lot of…

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What’s it worth to help pick a president? | Guest Column

It is Washington’s quadrennial quandary. Every four years, the conversation starts anew on how to make this state’s…

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Orca Lift: Transit option for those who depend on public transportation | Guest Column

King County’s new $1.50 low income transit fare, Orca Lift, goes into effect on March 1. Orca lift…

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Letting go of ‘not my child’ | Guest Column

A middle-schooler coping with the loss of a family member. A teen who was new to town and…

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Super Bowl passes on life lessons | Editor’s Notebook

The 12 flags are still flying and people are still sporting their Seahawks apparel. It was a tough…

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Legislature needs to fix 520 bridge toll system | Editorial

If you use the 520 bridge, you know you have to pay a toll. If you don’t, you…

Rep. Joan McBride

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McBride: ‘I roll up my sleeves and get to work’ | Guest Column

(Editor’s note: State Rep. Joan McBride wrote this column on the first day of the legislative session, Jan.…