Opinion
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…
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John Carlson | Who’s to blame when kids fail
Bradwell Elementary School in Chicago has announced that 44 of its 77 students will not pass 8th grade…
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Andrew Villeneuve | Voting shouldn’t be this hard
Voting shouldn’t be hard. That simple four word sentence is a complaint I repeatedly hear from people when…
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Andrew Villeneuve | Fed up with banks? Time to join a credit union
So long, Washington Mutual, also known as WaMu. Over the past few weeks the familiar yellow and blue…
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Carlson: New executive has a chance to change, fix King County
A chance to change King County When it comes to politics, do voters around here still want change?…
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Gun-toting juveniles need to face stiffer consequences
When do you know that a crime is serious? When it is seriously punished. A convict doing life…
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Editorial: Be smart, don’t drink and drive
With summer just around the corner, there are many reasons to celebrate. Redmond schools just recently saluted the…
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Editorial: Rising stars make strong state-ment
Graduation is right around the corner, marking the time when Redmond’s talented teenagers will enter the “real world.”…
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Villeneuve: Big challenges await next King County Executive
This November, voters in King County have a very important choice to make: Who should succeed Ron Sims…
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Teen Talk: Work hard and be fiscally responsible during tough times
Teens today face a problem that is hard to see, but completely tangible. At Redmond High School, money…
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Take time and remember those who served our country
Monday is a special day. It’s Memorial Day, when we pause to honor those who died in the…
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Editorial: Gregoire will do the right thing, won’t she?
The press around the state has been on Gov. Chris Gregoire’s case recently. From the Seattle Times to…
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Editorial: School District deserves credit for budget work
The budget axe fell hard in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD), but it did not hit any…
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Carlson: Repair work needed for health care
Bob Herbold became famous at Microsoft for noticing things others overlooked. He chronicled some of those observations two…
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Editorial: Downtown ‘jewel’ will brighten city
The changing face of downtown will soon be getting a solid boost from the state. The state will…
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Carlson: The real message behind Tea Parties
Something wonderfully ironic happened last week at the State Capitol: A sales tax increase of three-tenths of one…