Opinion
‘Cliff’ solution: taxes, spending | Editorial
The U.S. is poised to fall off a “fiscal cliff” on Jan. 1 unless Democrats and Republicans find…
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Remain involved in government | Brad Toft
It’s been just weeks since the 2012 elections, and I imagine many of you welcome the reprieve from…
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No tax increase pledge an irresponsible position | Editorial
The issue in Congress over how to balance the budget – higher taxes, cuts in spending – needs…
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Pontoon problems on SR 520 bridge need more than assurances | Editorial
A recent report by KOMO-TV Problem Solvers paints a disturbing picture of work on the new 520 bridge.…
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An eye-blink away from death | Editor’s Note
A story in today's Reporter tells of Gov. Chris Gregoire proclaiming this week as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week…
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Twinkies and the New Reality | Don Brunell
The end of Hostess Brands Inc. is a lesson for us all. Hostess, maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs…
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Shop local to spread holiday cheer
It’s Black Friday today, the day shoppers help put merchants in the financial “black” for the year. But…
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Legalization of marijuana not the way to go | Kevin Endejan | Reporter’s Notebook
I typically lean left when it comes to politics (right-wing conspiracy theorists feel free to gasp now at…
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After the election, stay involved | Rep. Jay Rodne
Post elections, I ask all of you to stay involved. Stay informed. Stay tuned to the discussions that…
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Shameful costs of our elections | Editorial
Humorist Will Rogers once noted that “politics has become so expensive that it takes a lot of money…
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Microsoft’s new and tasty menu arrives | Editorial
The Redmond software giant might not be sleeping any more. Over the past week or so Microsoft has…
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Hurricane Sandy should put us all on alert | Reporter’s Notebook | Linda Ball
As the eastern seaboard recovers from its battering by Hurricane Sandy, which combined with a winter storm from…
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Cast your vote this election to connect, rebuild
I was reminded of my trip to our nation’s capital two years ago this week. At one point…
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Vote ‘yes’ on R-74, marriage for all | Editorial
The Legislature approved marriage for same-sex couples in the last legislative session. Referendum 74 is a vote to…
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Time to legalize, tax marijuana |Editorial
We’ve waged a war on drugs for decades. Sometimes the battle is worth it. That’s not the case…
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‘Yes’ on I-1240, charter schools | Editorial
Few things are more important than education. Our children’s’ futures – and ours, too – hangs in the…
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Vote yes on I-1185 to hold down taxes | Editorial
When will state lawmakers learn? Four times now, voters have said they want taxes raised only if at…
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slow down | Kids and schools call for more attention while driving
We consider Sammamish a safe city full of responsible residents. Still, it’s no surprise that a story in…