Opinion
Hockey would be right at home here | Josh Suman | Reporter’s Notebook
Since Chris Hansen and Co. made their plans known to secure an NBA franchise for Seattle and build…
Opinion
Celebrate the Fourth with fun, not injuries | Editorial
We will celebrate our country’s independence next Thursday. All cities around here – Issaquah, Newcastle, Sammamish – ban…
Opinion
Klahanie annexation good for Issaquah | Matt Bott
After several years of review and discussion, the Issaquah City Council will soon vote whether to annex the…
Opinion
Time for lawmakers to pass budget, go home | Editorial
State lawmakers have 231 million good reasons to agree on a new two-year state budget.
Opinion
Legislators need to compromise as government shutdown looms
I’ve been here nine years, had many tough debates, some very emotional, made compromises, and with my Democratic…
Opinion
Compromising on politics without compromising our children’s future
As a political moderate trying to create a budget that everyone hates the least, this entire legislative session…
Opinion
The race for a cure never ends | Linda Ball | Reporter’s Notebook
If you are a regular reader of mine, you may be getting sick of me talking about breast…
Opinion
Supreme Court decision on DNA will make society safer | Editorial
Fingerprints are an essential tool in law enforcement. On Monday this week, the US Supreme Court gave law…
Opinion
Oil and water really can mix | Don Brunell
There’s an old saying that oil and water don’t mix. That may be true, but apparently they coexist…
Opinion
Today’s cartoon | May 27, 2013
On Memorial Day, let us remember and thank our fallen soldiers and those who are still in harms…
Opinion
Memorial Day: A good time to start flying the flag | Editorial
Monday is Memorial Day. It’s a day we should treasure, but too often we treat it as just…
Opinion
It’s OK to talk about cancer | Linda Ball
According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during…
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Legislature still has key issues to solve | Editorial
The Legislature began its special session on Monday after its regular session ended on April 28 after 105…
Opinion
Wag the Dog and it will bite back | Kevin Endejan | Reporter’s Notebook
The Seattle May Day protest was benign. There was only some sign waving here and some chanting over…
Opinion
Drop-out prevention program deserves continued funding
Under the Washington State constitution, providing an ample education for all students is identified as state government’s “paramount…
Opinion
A winning strategy for a successful Issaquah | Matt Bott
The city of Issaquah’s Economic Vitality Commission, a group of citizens appointed by the mayor and serving an…
Opinion
Squak Mt. | Deal to buy land is good for everyone | Editorial
The move by King County and the Trust for Public Land to purchase 216 acres atop Squak Mountain…
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The danger of blame | Editorial
It didn’t take long after the Boston Marathon attack for some people to blame Muslims. But blaming Muslims…
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Former Issaquah resident shows indomitable spirit | Editorial
We can’t imagine the horror and agony of former Issaquah resident Adrianne Haslet-Davis, who was terribly injured at…
