Opinion
More than 50 years later, MLK’s dream is still a dream
Earlier this week, I was standing at the front of the line for the checkout counter at a…
Opinion
Without free speech, there is no freedom or democracy | Editorial
The terrorist attacks in Paris at the newspaper Charlie Hebdo last week came as a shock to most.…
Opinion
Could Paul Allen’s millions save billions? | Editorial
There’s something good to be said for making billions of dollars in the high-tech industry, especially when people…
Opinion
New taxes for Sound Transit? Now is not the time | Guest Column
Editor’s Note: James MacIsaac was working on this piece at the time of his death on Dec. 6,…
Opinion
Energize Eastside is the only way | Guest Column
Several writers have recently commented on Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Energize Eastside project.
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Closing out 2014 with our most-read stories | Editor’s Notebook
From the eye-opening activities of the “Odysseo” horses and acrobats to the head-shaking disruption of local phone, television,…
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Budget: City plans to advance citizen priorities for the next two years | City Council Column
On Dec. 2, the Redmond City Council approved a budget for the coming 2015-16 biennium. After a thorough…
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Black Friday Sale! And we give thanks for being first in line | Cartoon
Black Friday Sale! And we give thanks for being first in line.
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Schools foundation celebrates 10 years, $2 million invested in students | Guest Column
With more than 26,000 students and numerous honors and awards, the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is one…
Opinion
City budget: Working to build, maintain a quality community in the most cost-effective way | Mayor’s Column
Every other fall, I submit a two-year budget and six-year financial plan to the Redmond City Council. Together…
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D.C. trip features newsroom visits, bonding with fellow journalists | Reporter’s Notebook
As a high school journalism student, one of the things I looked forward to every school year was…
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Speak up to stop domestic violence | Attorney general’s column
I am the father of 6-year-old twins. My wife, Colleen, and I want to raise a son who…
Opinion
Wake up, Washington | Guest Column
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Nov. 2-9 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Washington state. While this proclamation…
Opinion
Reporter becomes speaker at Girls Unlimited event | Reporter’s Notebook
As reporters, our job is to do just that. Report. We attend events, meet with local business owners…
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Lessons to be learned from Frontier outage | Guest Column
On Sept. 20, a contractor hired by the city to excavate on Redmond Way for a stormwater treatment…
Opinion
Replace the gas tax, but how? | Editorial
Every five years, the Washington State Transportation Commission updates its 20-year plan, a document meant to inform state…
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Celis aligns himself with political heavyweights | The Petri Dish
Republican Pedro Celis needs a spark for his congressional campaign and hopes it will come from two men…
Opinion
Could coffee be the modern-day cigarette? | Guest Column
Since as early as the 15th century, coffee has been a source of social activity and coffee houses…
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LWSD: Learning focused at all levels | Guest Column
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is excited for the 2014-15 school year! This year we welcome more…
Opinion
Block parties are community builders | Guest Column
“There’s no place like home,” murmurs Dorothy in the 1939 movie classic “The Wizard of Oz.” Young Dorothy…