Opinion
Metro cuts would affect local college students | GUEST COLUMN
The King County Metro funding gap and proposed service cuts are of great concern to the entire region…
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Governor’s death-penalty stance may hold for the future | Guest Column
Jay Inslee endorsed the death penalty for his entire political career. But once the Democrat became governor and…
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Study drugs and your teen | Guest Column
It has been hard to miss all the attention being given to the legalization of marijuana for adults…
Opinion
Imagine Overlake: coming soon
Did you know that Overlake Village Park, now in the design and public comment phase, is only the…
Opinion
I’m no football expert, but I’m rooting for the Seahawks | Reporter’s Notebook
When I was in journalism school at the University of Washington, I applied for a part-time sports clerk…
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An exhilarating year for Seahawks fans | Guest Column
This past year has been nothing short of exhilarating! Being in the Seattle area and feeling the excitement…
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Niners lose, sadness wins — but we’ll be back next year | Editor’s Notebook
I remember waiting for the dreaded phone call from my schoolmate, Tony.
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Seahawks are rolling to the Super Bowl | Guest Column
I remember playing football in the street in front of my house with my best friend when I…
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Support Redmond theater this weekend | Editor’s Notebook
The role of Romeo was not for me. In seventh grade, my drama teacher wanted us to tackle…
Opinion
Getting the people’s business done on time | Guest Column
After every experience, good or bad, there are lessons to be learned. I am proud of Washington’s new…
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New Year’s resolution: historical significance and ideas | Guest Column
As 2013 comes to a close, we tend to look retrospectively on the past year and take account…
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Inspiration is everywhere | Editor’s Notebook
You can find inspiration wherever you go. Prick up your ears, open your eyes — it’s there. Whether…
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Keep the holiday spirit all year long | Guest Column
During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving — not just giving gifts but donating our time…
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Advice for parents on teenagers and parties | Guest Column
Thinking about teenagers and parties is enough to make any parent at least a little nervous. Whether your…
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Christmas signs: It’s OK to say what you feel | Editor’s Notebook
The holiday season certainly kicked into high gear in several ways last week. When December hits, the weather…
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Keeping kids in school is the best crime-prevention policy | Guest Column
Many people are surprised when I tell them that we have a Truancy Dropout Prevention Unit in the…
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The value in appreciating kids | Guest Column
Merriam-Webster defines appreciation as, “To understand the worth or importance of something or someone; to admire and value,…
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Lend a hand on Small Business Saturday | Editor’s Notebook
I’ve always enjoyed frequenting small businesses: record stores, clothing shops, convenience stores and more. Sure, there are times…
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Making choices, speaking out in Washington, D.C. | Guest Column
On the morning of Nov. 13, I had the choice of sleeping in another hour, because I was…
Opinion
Food for thought: Initiative 522
Initiative 522 is failing to pass for more reasons than just the $22 million opponents shelled out to…