Opinion
Why we’re voting yes for schools April 26 | Mayors sound off
As the mayors of the three cities the Lake Washington School District serves, we've seen firsthand how our…
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Who is the best in Issaquah and Sammamish? | Editor’s Note
We only urge readers to play favorites once per year — now is that time.
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The toll of the 405 toll lanes | Cartoon
The toll of the 405 toll lanes | Cartoon The toll of the 405
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Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter seeks new community columnists | Editor’s Note
Somewhere from deep within, there’s a twinge. It could have been
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Legislature plays kick the can with school financing reform | Cartoon
Legislature plays kick the can with school financing reform | Cartoon
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New initiative seeks state $13.50 minimum wage | The Petri Dish
A coalition led by statewide labor groups recently filed an initiative to push the minimum wage to $13.50…
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What’s important to you, Issaquah and Sammamish? | Editor’s Note
So far, in my new position as editor of the Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter, I’ve discovered a couple in these…
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Opening Day 2016: Inmate releases, clean air rules and a minimum wage hike
State lawmakers began the 2016 legislative session on Monday with a bit of ceremony featuring comments by Republican…
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Decision could avert dueling carbon measures on 2016 ballot | The Petri Dish
Competing initiatives strive to combat climate change — one might fare better with the public
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Better check it twice | Editorial Cartoon
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers Jr. ponders who, exactly, made Santa's naughty and nice list.
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McCleary funding plan? Not this year | The Petri Dish
Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution…
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Back from Paris, Inslee takes aim at carbon pollution
Nothing like a few days away from the office to get one’s spirit rejuvenated and energy recharged.
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May the fa-la-la-la-la be with you | Editorial Cartoon
In this week's editorial cartoon, Frank Shiers Jr. takes a look at a mystic power that, much like…
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Every cloud has a silver lining | Editorial Cartoon
The most recent rain storms to hit the state may seem to many like a schizophrenic pivot from…
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Washington Supreme Court ruling threatens government transparency | Editorial
The October decision could now provide some cover for public officials looking to conceal the more controversial parts…
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Editorial Cartoon: Outlook hazy for Seahawks
Frank Shiers Jr. has lost optimism for the Seahawks' playoff chances following news that Marshawn Lynch and Jimmy…
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Editorial Cartoon: Front of the line
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers looks at REI's headline-grabbing Black Friday decision.
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The Petri Dish: Young, moderate recruits bolster Republican ranks
There’s never been a figure in Washington politics quite like Frank Chopp.
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Editorial Cartoon: At least it’s not dry turkey
Frank Shiers looks at the wet weather that hit Western Washington (and Western Washington drivers) at the onset…