Opinion
It’s time to end the government shutdown | Editorial
President Obama made the right decision last week to invite Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to the White…
Opinion
It’s time to get serious about bullying | Guest Column
On Sept. 12, another young child committed suicide after being bullied. She was a 12-year-old girl who had…
Opinion
The optimistic, secure path toward education funding | Guest Column
Washington’s K-12 and university students are no longer captive to a public-education system struggling to meet basic needs…
Opinion
Why it is important to honor Mexican Independence Day | Teen Talk
It is important to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16, because it brings to light the power of…
Opinion
Legislators need to listen to public on transportation needs | EDITORIAL
It’s not surprising that a large crowd turned out on a recent Tuesday night in Bellevue at a…
Opinion
‘You can dream — and dream big,’ says new U.S. citizen | Editor’s Notebook
We’ve all had our monumental days: weddings, childbirths, graduation days... the list goes on. They’re emotional moments to…
Opinion
Why America should not make a military strike on Syria | Guest Column
I am a 16-year-old American male teenager who is a senior at the International Community School in Kirkland.…
Opinion
Back to school means it’s time to slow down | Editorial
Children returned to the classroom on Tuesday and while some parents may have cheered the date, it’s also…
Opinion
The battle for public records | The Petri Dish
Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.
Opinion
Siblings as bullies: When rivalry becomes abusive | GUEST COLUMN
Siblings fight, sometimes a lot; there is nothing new about that. In fact most parents would consider this…
Opinion
School, Little League provide life lessons | Editor’s Notebook
I have weird dreams about school. All... the... time. For a while now, I’ve been done with classes,…
Opinion
School is on the way Sept. 3: Many challenges are on the horizon | Youthful Words
The telltale ads, stores boasting the newest “in” styles and tailored sales can only point to one thing:…
Opinion
The instability of the stock market | LETTERS
It looks like a sunny day, but there are hints of economic thunder and lightning rumbling beyond the…
Opinion
Thank you Redmond, from a grateful visitor | LETTERS
I flew to Seattle from my home in Ohio in the midst of an emergency when my son…
Opinion
Affordable Care Act: For the self-employed in Washington | GUEST COLUMN
There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the United States, and that number continues to rise, especially…
Opinion
Ride-along with police officer is a stellar Night Out | Editor’s Notebook
Driving around town in a police car — not a bad way to spend part of my Tuesday…
Opinion
Redmond by the numbers: 23 parks covering more than 1,000 acres | OPINION
Redmond is a dynamic place to live, work and play, and unique among suburban cities. Redmond is known…
Opinion
Is panhandling legal in Redmond? It depends | OPINION
Redmond, can you spare a dime? Many questions have surfaced recently regarding whether panhandling is legal in Redmond.…
Opinion
Old Fire House Teen Center thriving since ‘92 | Guest Column
When Redmond’s teenage population voiced a strong desire for a space to showcase their talents, the City of…
Opinion
Redmond’s many schools put students on the road to success | Youthful Words
When it comes to cultivating an extremely culturally enriched, diverse, lively and youth-friendly environment for any child to…