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Villeneuve | Voters need more access to Murray, Rossi
For many places in the United States, Election Day 2010 will begin and end on Nov. 2, the…
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Editorial | A new reality for health costs
A major employer in our region is making big changes in its benefits package. Boeing’s non-union workers are…
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Villeneuve | Three ways to responsibly reduce deficit
Readers who have paid any attention to cable news channels or political journals lately have probably noticed that…
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Hey Traffic Guy | Invest in our future and slow down in school zones
It is back to school time for the kids and school zone safety is a top priority for…
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Editorial | A necessary step for county employees
Congratulations are in order to the Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Members of Council 2,…
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Editorial | Primary loser wrongfully puts the squeeze on
What is it about losers that makes them think they’re winners? Republican Clint Didier finished third in the…
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Speak up and be heard, don’t let the majority decide for you
As the sun set on a recent Friday at City Hall, a co-worker of mine asked me a…
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Tech Tips | Choosing the right smart phone for you
“Smartphones” are all the rage these days, with lots of advertisements for the next newest, shiniest phones promising…
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Hey Traffic Guy | Motorists must move over for stationary emergency vehicles
Traffic stops, roadside collision investigations, medical responses, and all other roadway services provided by emergency responders are potentially…
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Villeneuve | Voters goe for familiar faces in the primary
If there's an anti-incumbent, electoral revolt going on in the United States this year, voters in the Evergreen…
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Editorial | Switcheroo on public safety
Just two weeks ago, Democrats on the King County Council were adamant that voters needed to pay a…
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Villeneuve | Madsen, Rumbaugh, Wiggins for Supreme Court
As Aug. 17 draws closer, election officials have ramped up efforts to remind us that it's once again…
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Editorial | New ‘911 Good Samaritan’ law will save lives
A new law passed earlier this year by the Washington Legislature offers a small but potentially effective way…
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Villeneuve | DelBene strikes clear contrast with incumbent Reichert
If pundits are to be believed, the hottest contest for elected office in our state this year is…
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Play it safe with fireworks on the Fourth of July
In honor of “the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,” our local skies will light up…
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Find a way to fund criminal justice services | Editorial
Voters are likely to face a tough decision on their November General Election ballot. Will they support a…
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Teen Talk | Now my education really begins
As a 2010 high school graduate, I am the future of the country. Everything depends on me, from…
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2010 graduates ready to take the next step | Editorial
At the tail end of what has become known as “The Great Recession,” a new crop of high…
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Take time to do public safety funding right | Editorial
Everyone knows politicians play hardball. The problem is, they rarely get hurt in the crossfire. In King County…
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Washington state’s new cell phone law is a good call | Editorial
It’s time to park the phone and drive the car. Those are words from Sen. Tracey Eide, one…