Opinion
Away from home, but still feeling a local connection | Editor’s Notebook
I wasn’t able to attend last weekend’s 73rd Derby Days events, but Redmond and the state of Washington…
Opinion
Adversity impacts children in many ways, some for life | Guest Column
All of our kids experience pain and trauma at some point in their lives. Try to name a…
Opinion
New state budget gets the job done for now | Editorial
The Legislature finally reached a deal on a new state budget last week. The good news is that…
Opinion
Tent City 4 provides hope for residents | Editor’s Notebook
Tent City 4 is returning to Redmond this Saturday at Redwood Family Church. For 90 days, 85 homeless…
Opinion
Congresswoman DelBene visits STEM High School | Youthful Words
Deep within the quiet hills of Redmond (or rather, forests) lies a school that, to put it mildly,…
Opinion
City responds to police department allegations | Op-ed
As the chief of the Redmond Police Department, I want to briefly address the recent claims made against…
Opinion
Compromising on politics without compromising our children’s future | Guest Columnist
A fragile local economy and lack of improvement in our state’s education system were the status quo when…
Opinion
Legislators need to compromise as government shutdown looms | Guest Column
Special times often call for Special Sessions. But a little history first. The Legislature finished on time without…
Opinion
Supreme Court decision on DNA will make society safer | Editorial
Fingerprints are an essential tool in law enforcement. If you’re arrested for a serious crime, a technician rolls…
Opinion
Legislators should invest in our transportation system | Guest Column
Our city and region are poised for economic recovery and growth, but one critical piece of the puzzle…
Opinion
Jackson Roos’ ‘zest for life’ shines in others | Editor’s Notebook
Nine months ago, I began my tenure as editor of the Redmond Reporter. I’d been editor and news…
Opinion
Youth survey reveals ‘troubling’ responses regarding alcohol use | Guest Column
Every two years in local schools, students complete the state Healthy Youth Survey. Youth report on aspects of…
Opinion
We’ve got tons of cyclists, but where are more City Council candidates? | Editor’s Notebook
When it comes to bikes and protecting the environment, the City of Redmond scores big points. On the…
Opinion
What is OneRedmond all about? | Guest Column
Based on conversations around the water cooler, it seems that there’s a bit of mystery about the newly…
Opinion
Legislature must continue funding for proven drop-out prevention program | Guest Column
Under the Washington state constitution, providing an ample education for all students is identified as state government’s “paramount…
Opinion
A voice against Redmond’s Agenda 21 vision for 2030 | Guest Column
Shamefully, I need to start by confessing that it’s only been about a year since I started taking…
Opinion
Legislature is focused on state budget issues | Guest Column
Gov. Jay Inslee has called the Legislature back in special session next week to finish work on the…
Opinion
Adults can help teens who are stressed and depressed | Guest Column
In my last column, I shared with you some of the drug trends in our local neighborhoods. As…
Opinion
Aligning spending priorities with the people’s priorities | OPINION
As the weeks became months for those of us crafting the Senate operating budget, and the plan itself…
Opinion
Get to know your neighbors to help stay safe in Redmond | OPINION
On average, how many Redmond Police Department (RPD) officers are on the road at a time? On average,…