Opinion
Devoted to lifelong learning | Book Nook
Most of us who love libraries share a simple philosophy: Never stop learning.
Opinion
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…
Letters to the Editor
Reichert flies under the radar | Letter
Congressman Dave Reichert projects himself as a champion for the little guy standing up for individual rights, for…
Opinion
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…
Letters to the Editor
Do something to remove Trump | Letter
This is an open letter to Rep. Dave Riechert. Are you planning to wait until the president talks…
Letters to the Editor
Reichert failed to denounce white supremacy | Letter
On Wednesday, Aug. 16 I called my representative, Dave Reichert and asked if he supports white supremacy. I…
Opinion
Drive it like you stole it | Publisher’s Desk
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Eric and I am the new Regional Publisher of Sound…
Letters to the Editor
Opposition to big money in elections | Letter
Our country is beginning to tool up for mid-term elections, and many entities, citizens included, are laying plans…
Letters to the Editor
Reichert more interested in pushing Trump’s agenda | Letter
Congressman Dave Reichert always claims the high ground as ex-sheriff in understanding and supporting the rule of law.…
Opinion
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in changing King County | Book Nook
Anyone who has visited the 48 libraries in the King County Library System, as I have done since…
Letters to the Editor
Are creators of Sammamish logo pedaling illusions? | Letter
We’ve all seen the city of Sammamish logo. When you look at the logo, what does it suggest?…
Opinion
Hero retires from Safeway | Sammamish Heroes
A hero is someone who does extraordinary things, is looked upon by others as an individual with incredible…
Opinion
Frustrations with new distracted driving law | The Petri Dish
The state’s new law targeting distracted drivers sure is irritating folks.
Letters to the Editor
Encourage support for national park service legislation | Letter
I am a heavy user of Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks for over 20 years.…
Opinion
No place like home | Sprinkled with Humor
Location! Location! Location! Not only is it good for resale value, it’s also great when you’re returning home…
Opinion
Public invited to attend candidate forums in Sammamish, Issaquah | Editor’s Note
In the next few days, Sammamish and Issaquah residents should receive their ballots in the mail for the…
Letters to the Editor
Time to live up to our vaunted reputation | Letter
Memory is a funny thing. When memory fades, some people act as if the event(s) remembered never really…
Opinion
KCLS — looking towards the future | Book Nook
Over the past year-and-a-half, the King County Library System has been immersed in a strategic planning process to…
Opinion
Grocery owners champion kindness | Sammamish Heroes
Every once in a while, you meet people who love others and value kindness more than making money.
Letters to the Editor
Health care is an unalienable right | Letter
We need to decide what type of society we want to be. Do we want to continue promoting…