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The Petri Dish: Syrian refugees welcome, Inslee says

“At a time when millions of Syrian families are attempting to flee ISIS and seek refuge in safer…

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Is virtual reality just for gamers? Think again

For less than the cost of a Subway sandwich, you can get in on the next great tech…

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Eyman ‘elated’ over I-1366’s success | The Petri Dish

Voters have spoken and no one could be pleased more by what they said than Tim Eyman.

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Editorial Cartoon: Eyman on trial

This week's editorial cartoon looks at the court battle faced by Initiative 1366, introduced to the ballot by…

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It’s never too late to thank a veteran | Editorial

Sound Publishing recognizes and thanks all our uniformed service members, veterans and military families. During the 50th and…

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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…

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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…

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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…