Opinion
John Carlson | Fresh face, ideas needed to lead county
When Jennifer Dunn first ran for public office, many people scoffed. Yes, she was attractive, even a bit…
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John Marchione | Vote ‘no’ on Initiative 1033
The Redmond City Council and I urge you to reject Initiative 1033. In the bottom left corner of…
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Editorial | Reject Initiative 1033, approve Referendum 71
Initiative-1033, which is on the Nov. 3 ballot, is another attempt by initiative junkie Tim Eyman to add…
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John Carlson | Why you should vote yes on I-1033
Strange, how recent history sometimes repeats itself. In 1992, Democrats swept to power in both Olympia and Washington,…
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Bill Christianson | Our blogging bandwagon gets rolling
Let the blogging begin. That’s right, if you’ve got something passionate — and professional — to say about…
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John Carlson | Borlaug is unknown, but great
Sometimes you can step into controversy while trying to avoid it. This happened a couple weeks ago when…
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John Carlson | What sports can teach us about politics
Last year was the single worst season in Seattle sports history. The University of Washington (UW) football team,…
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Bill Christianson | Does anyone know a good cat lawyer?
Well, my Labor Day weekend started with something on the rare side, maybe even unbelievable to some. On…
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Editorial | Navigating the Future
If you travel or commute in this region, you know the drill: check the weather, check the time…
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John Carlson | A health plan that actually makes sense
One of the great things about call-in radio is that you get to hear ordinary people connect reality…
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John Carlson | Conversation in the community
Columnists love feedback. It means their work is likely encouraging conversation in the community. A few times a…
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John Carlson | A tough lesson in race and hypersensitivity
It’s being called a “teaching moment.” But the lesson being learned is not what people thought it would…
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Bill Christianson | Hot spots to cool down in Redmond
It’s been so hot out lately, even the thermometers are sweating. Redmond — and the region — have…
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John Carlson | The real choices ahead for King County
Underfunded or poorly run? Two wildly different pictures about King County government are being painted by the current…
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Drowsy driving: A quiet pandemic
Three short years ago this week, an 18-year-old young woman named Laura fell asleep. Her falling asleep quickly…