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Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Honor those who went before | OPINION

These officials and many others served with distinction even on the occasions when you disagreed with them.

From left, Jenny Wang, Rose Fu and Nancy Irwin enjoy a conversation with each other during a Talk Time class at Aljoya Mercer Island. Samantha Pak/staff photo

Opinion

Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

Talk Time classes allow English language learners to practice their speaking and conversation skills.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia

Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.

Samantha Pak/staff photos                                Above, Josh Gibson is in Bellevue College’s Neurodiversity Navigators program and it has helped him stay in school after five unsuccessful attempts.                                 Below, Abby Leaver enrolled at Bellevue College after learning about the Neurodiversity Navigators program.

Opinion

Helping neurodivergent students navigate higher education | Windows and Mirrors

The Neurodiversity Navigators program at Bellevue College offers various services to students who are on the autism spectrum.

When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent | OPINION

Opinion

When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent | OPINION

A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.

Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

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Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

It’s been a year since the Menchie’s incident and here is what the city of Kirkland has been…

Discerning fact from opinion | Column

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Discerning fact from opinion | Column

It can be more difficult than people first think, according to the Pew Research Center.

Our newspapers have many reasons to be thankful | EDITORIAL

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Our newspapers have many reasons to be thankful | EDITORIAL

Changes have had positive impacts, readers offering support.

Traffic passes over the 90-year old Magnolia bridge, aging and in need of replacement, Wednesday in Seattle. State and local governments could end up scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects as a Washington state measure that would cut car tabs to $30 was passing in early returns Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Opinion

Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.

From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors

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From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors

What does it mean to share your culture with others?

Mental health: One size does not fit all | Windows and Mirrors

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Mental health: One size does not fit all | Windows and Mirrors

The challenges of providing mental health services for communities of color.

Letter to the Editor, Nov. 1, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor, Nov. 1, 2019

Health care

Reject R-88 and I-1000 | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Reject R-88 and I-1000 | Letter

Under current state law, college admissions, state contracts and hiring decisions treat everyone equally. But Referendum 88/ Initiative…

Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?

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Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?

Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency.

Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors

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Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors

What is it like to pursue a career in a language that is not your first?

Breaking barriers | Windows and Mirrors

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Breaking barriers | Windows and Mirrors

Spending time in the outdoors has helped veteran Naomi Layco heal physically and mentally after serving in the…

People from throughout the Eastside gather at the International Friends School in Bellevue for the launch of Eastside for All.

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Working toward a more welcoming Eastside | Windows and Mirrors

Eastside for All has launched to focus on race and social justice advocacy.

The ethics behind reporting | Editorial

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The ethics behind reporting | Editorial

Newsroom takes a look at ethical dilemma in reporting suicides.

History: The untold stories | Windows and Mirrors

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History: The untold stories | Windows and Mirrors

What do we not know about the history of the human race?

To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column

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To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column

Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…