Opinion
Elevator conversations help teachers, kids | Guest column
An elevator conversation can be a great way to help your kids succeed in school. It’s a simple…
Opinion
We must be alert to drowsy driving | Editorial
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Nov. 1-8 as Washington State’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. During the busy holiday…
Opinion
Time for us all to help decide what we want for the Eastside
The old Sunday morning trope asks, “What’s missing from CH _ _ CH? U R!“ No, it’s not…
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Give students time, not labels
A survey of 66 large, urban school districts shows that students spend about 2.3 percent of their class…
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Editorial Cartoon: Voters’ fright
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers deals with voter confusion over the various initiatives and levies on…
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An impartial resource | Editorial
At the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter, we feel that with our mission to educate our readers about the candidates, we…
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Excuses, expired | Editorial Cartoon
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers looks at the congestion caused by Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit…
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Which events deserved thumbs up and thumbs down the week of Sept. 25
Thumbs up for the state of Washington for hosting a visit this week from Xi Jinping.
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Editorial Cartoon: Charter schools caught in the act?
This week's editorial cartoon by Milt Priggee examines the Sept. 4 decision on charter schools by the state…
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Guest Column: Lock it or lose it
Issaquah Police Detective Corporal Laura Asbell discusses important measures to protect yourself from property crime.
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Murky future for charter schools | The Petri Dish
For years, backers of this privately run, publicly funded model of educating endured rejection by voters worried that…
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Oh, those magical those golden arrows | Editorial
The arrival of those flashing yellow left turn arrows at intersections throughout the Eastside is nothing short of…
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No more opt outs on immunizations | Editorial
The state of Washington is one of 11 states with vaccine exemption rates above four percent; the fourth-highest…
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Editorial Cartoon: Evergreen embers
This week's editorial cartoon by Milt Priggee looks ahead to the end of Washington's summer fires and mourns…
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Editorial: A state on fire
Anyone caught tossing a cigarette out the window should have to suit up and help put out a…
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Editorial Cartoon: Passive bait
This week's editorial cartoon by Milt Priggee takes a look at the discovery of more than 66 dead…
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Pooper Scooper in Aisle Six
What is it about people who think it is OK to bring a dog into a grocery store…
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Ramiro Valderrama: a voice for fiscal prudence | LETTER
In this environment, we need a voice that balances needs vs wants. Mr Valderrama is one such voice…
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It takes time to grow commuter rail | Editorial
Sound Transit 3, which will include light rail service to downtown Redmond and fast buses on I-405, is…
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King County’s ‘Best Starts for Kids’ tax levy will save money | Letter
State, county, and city officials joined with children’s health advocates to present the why and how of the…