Here’s our quick take on a recent item in the news
We’ve always known that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. It also seems that “risk-free” isn’t actually that either.
The bargaining table for Waste Management and the union is right here – under this pile of trash.
I had the pleasure of watching an 8-year old with physical obstacles light up at the sight of what seemed to be his best friend, a talented Skyline High School athlete.
Everyone is talking about the Colorado man who killed 12 people and injured 58 others at a theater showing the new Batman movie last week. But that’s not the real story. The focus should be on the heroes in the audience who, in several cases, protected people near them and in doing so sacrificed their own life.
Two things caught our attention this week: Tacoma’s achievement and funny money.
A recent survey of Sammamish residents shows the city is performing at a high level.
Not a summer has passed without at least one trip to my hometown.
Is it finally time for summer in Western Washington?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s upholding of most of President Obama’s health-care law doesn’t end the discussion of health care in this country. Fixing the system has a long way to go.
As we move into the 21st century, the growth of individualized services is one very clear trend. Most aspects of our lives are improved with customization to meet our needs—our phones, our banking, our insurance, our software, and even our employment arrangements are much more adaptable. Education services, however, have been surprisingly resistant to change.
I’ve been over the moon excited to see the new Disney/Pixar movie, “Brave,” since I saw the teaser trailer months ago, for two reasons.
It’s summer, but adults have different views about the season.
There was good news on the local economic front this week. Ground was broken for Grand Ridge Plaza, a 25-acre complex of shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
In a few short days, it will be the Fourth of July. It’s a wonderful day to celebrate. Unfortunately, for some it will be a disaster – all because of illegal fireworks.
It’s been over a year since I first walked through Lake Sammamish State Park, my shoes thick with mud, trying to understand why people had stopped attending a place Issaquah had declared one of its biggest gems.
I will be the first person to admit that I’m not extremely sports savvy. Sure, I grew up with two older brothers who’ve played sports since before I can remember – and I’m pretty sure I attended my first basketball game at about three weeks old.
We’re just two weeks into the private sale of liquor in this state and already there are people complaining.
For any generation regardless of culture, there are societal bonds that link otherwise disconnected individuals.
I’ve loved movies as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Hollywood, which has evolved into one big blockbuster of bore.