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Andrew Villeneuve | It’s time to put people before profit
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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…
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Stung by our technology | John Carlson
Yes, we live better lives — in some cases much better lives — because of technology. But when…
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Andrew Villeneuve | Forget Tim Eyman, it’s time for real tax reform
Washington’s tax system is broken. Ever since a plan to collect revenue more progressively backfired in the 1930s…
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Bill Christianson | How to commit political suicide
Alaska’s self-destructing political firecracker, Sarah Palin, generated plenty of buzz — and even more head scratching — during…
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John Carlson | Why burglaries are on the rise in King County
Here’s some happy news: Most felonies are going down in King County. The one glaring exception: Burglary, where…