Opinion
The gravy train has ended | Campaign ’08
When Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama won the South Carolina primary, former President Bill Clinton said it was…
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Create more pathways for kids in school
Today, most family-wage jobs in Washington require some form of post-secondary education or training. By 2014, 77 percent…
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Will Sammamish voters look beyond financial woes for parks?
We love parks. And really, who doesn’t? With the exception of a few folks here and there who…
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King County, Seattle port rail acquisition shows example of good government in action
When the Port of Seattle and King County recently acquired the Eastside Rail Corridor from Burlington Northern Santa…
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Driving while fatigued can devastate lives
In the early morning hours of July 18, 2006, an 18 year-old Issaquah woman made a series of…
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Obama is a ‘changed’ man
Barack Obama and “change.” The two are inextricably linked. In his remarkably successful run for the Democratic nomination…
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Finally the hot weather is here, but is it all good news?
Sun, sun, sun ... at last! After speculation that summer would be cancelled, the sun is blazing down…
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Sibling rivalries: How parents can help keep the peace
As the third of five children, I learned to live in the middle, working both sides to my…
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The gas tax cometh
If you’ve been watching the steady climb of gasoline prices, you may have missed the latest gas tax…
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Teachers weave the living fabric of society
Several years ago I watched a thought-provoking film, The Great Divorce, based on the book by C. S.…
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Getting up close and personal with airport TSA workers
If you ever wondered where you may have misplaced say, oh, a Swiss Army knife, I’m here today…
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Access to high-quality, affordable dental care is a critical issue
I’ve been a dentist in King County for over nine years. My colleagues and I across the state…
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Quiz your friends on July Fourth facts
How well do you, your family and friends know your country’s history? Take the following quiz and find…
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Newer model TVs can be energy guzzlers | Andy Wappler
Thinking of buying a new television? Well, apparently you are not alone if a new jumbo-tronic video monster…
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It’s a Democratic year in Washington, but close races could still loom
Most of the public generally believes the state Legislature can probably do better. However, most of the public…
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If Dems want cheaper gas, they should act like it | John Carlson
Every candidate for president, the U.S. Senate and Congress should be asked the following question this year: “Do…
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King County’s budget crisis: What will be cut?
Last week, the King County Executive, along with the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and judges from around the county,…
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Life lessons from Tim Russert
What makes someone great at what they do? What propels them to the top of the pack? Tim…
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Who should be Obama’s running mate?
With his party’s nomination in hand, would Barack Obama be better off with Hillary Clinton as his running…