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Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.

Leading with empathy in 2018 | Guest Column

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Leading with empathy in 2018 | Guest Column

Leadership Eastside CEO offers reflections, action steps for community.

Reflecting on the ‘old’ and ringing in the “New” Year | Book Nook

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Reflecting on the ‘old’ and ringing in the “New” Year | Book Nook

The final column of KCLS’s interim director, Stephen A. Smith.

Mayer’s leadership makes YMCA a smashing success | Sammamish Heroes

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Mayer’s leadership makes YMCA a smashing success | Sammamish Heroes

I know many of you, like me, were curious to see how the relationship between the city of…

KCLS unveils its Best Books of 2017

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KCLS unveils its Best Books of 2017

And the envelope, please.

The meaning of Thanksgiving | My Perception

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The meaning of Thanksgiving | My Perception

Could Thanksgiving have symbolism greater than that of a turkey on a platter?

Reporter editor Carrie Rodriguez and her son, Jeremiah, during his graduation from Navy boot camp in June at Great Lakes, Illinois. Carrie Rodriguez/staff photo

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To my sea sisters — and all families of veterans | Editor’s Note

As my Navy recruiter waited in his car with the engine running at the top of our driveway,…

To my sea sisters — and all families of veterans | Editor’s Note

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To my sea sisters — and all families of veterans | Editor’s Note

As my Navy recruiter waited in his car with the engine running at the top of our driveway,…

Initial returns point to a power shift in the state Senate | The Petri Dish

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Initial returns point to a power shift in the state Senate | The Petri Dish

Democrats went to bed Tuesday night confidently declaring their party will control the levers of legislating in state…

Drowsy driving is a national health and safety problem | Guest column

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Drowsy driving is a national health and safety problem | Guest column

Eleven years ago, a drowsy-driving car wreck left me with injuries that still challenge me today.

A cradle of Democracy | Book Nook

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A cradle of Democracy | Book Nook

On Nov. 3, 1942, a shared vision of democratic ideals and equal access to information became reality when…

Reporter endorsements for Issaquah City Council seats | Editorial

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Reporter endorsements for Issaquah City Council seats | Editorial

Issaquah Mayor: Mary Lou Pauly

Reporter endorsements for Sammamish City Council seats | Editorial

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Reporter endorsements for Sammamish City Council seats | Editorial

Sammamish Position 1: Mark Baughman

A Sound Transit Link light rail train. (Atomic Taco via Wikimedia Commons)

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Lawmakers want to know if Sound Transit conned them on costs | The Petri Dish

Republican senators who are convinced Sound Transit leaders played fast and loose with facts about the agency’s light…

New cancer center creates single stop for Eastside patients | Guest Column

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New cancer center creates single stop for Eastside patients | Guest Column

This week we celebrate the opening of the new Cancer Center at Overlake Medical Center.

Devoted to lifelong learning | Book Nook

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Devoted to lifelong learning | Book Nook

Most of us who love libraries share a simple philosophy: Never stop learning.

Walking in my dad’s footsteps at Camp Pendleton

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Walking in my dad’s footsteps at Camp Pendleton

For about two weeks in the third grade, my friends and I took a break from playing princesses…

Reichert flies under the radar | Letter

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Reichert flies under the radar | Letter

Congressman Dave Reichert projects himself as a champion for the little guy standing up for individual rights, for…

90 may be the new 70 | My Perspective

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90 may be the new 70 | My Perspective

This year, Senior Citizens Day will be celebrated on Aug. 21, a day that recognizes the contributions of…

Do something to remove Trump | Letter

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Do something to remove Trump | Letter

This is an open letter to Rep. Dave Riechert. Are you planning to wait until the president talks…