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Samantha Pak

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More than 50 years later, MLK’s dream is still a dream

Earlier this week, I was standing at the front of the line for the checkout counter at a…

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Paying for schools not only job of the Legislature | Editorial

Education will be one of the key issues this legislative session in Olympia. But it’s being treated as…

The many faces of the Twelves — NFC Championship Edition

Opinion

Today’s cartoon | Jan. 23, 2015

The many faces of the Twelves — NFC Championship Edition

Rob McKenna

Opinion

My hope for the future of the Eastside

The Eastside is quite simply the best place in America to live, raise a family, and pursue a…

Seahawks have their eye on the prize in upcoming game against Green Bay Packers.

Opinion

Today’s cartoon | Jan. 12, 2015

Seahawks have their eye on the prize in upcoming game against Green Bay Packers.

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Inslee’s tax-and-spend plan | Jerry Cornfield

Gov. Jay Inslee says he is approaching the upcoming session of the Legislature “very differently” than he did…

Going to the Super Bowl? Follow the signs to Seattle.

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Today’s cartoon | Jan. 10, 2015

Going to the Super Bowl? Follow the signs to Seattle.

How deep is that state budget hole? It depends on who you ask.

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Lawmakers have tough, but doable task to make a responsible budget | Editorial

State lawmakers return to Olympia on Monday to begin a 105-day session. Say a prayer for them —…

Yeah

Opinion

Today’s cartoon | Jan. 1, 2015

Yeah, I had one, but I got rid of it after the beginning of the season.

Tom Vance

Opinion

Looking ahead in Sammamish — to 2040 | Mayor Tom Vance

When we gather for our annual retreat in a few weeks, an important theme for the Sammamish City…

Jim MacIsaac

Opinion

New taxes for Sound Transit? Now is not the time | Other Voices

Construction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges should be the central focus of the state transportation funding…

Opinion

What our readers were reading in 2014 | Editorial

It’s been a newsy year in Issaquah and Sammamish. City councils debated retail pot stores, Klahanie residents said…

News

A positive and prosperous 2015 for city, chamber | Matt Bott

The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, as one of Issaquah’s oldest and strongest community institutions, is excited about…

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A positive and prosperous 2015 for city, chamber | Matt Bott

The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce, as one of Issaquah’s oldest and strongest community institutions, is excited about…

Deb Sogge

Opinion

A thanks to residents from Sammamish Chamber of Commerce

The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce looks forward to steady economic growth in Sammamish for 2015.

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A poem for Congress | Jerry Cornfield

‘Tis two days after session and all through the Dome, Not a member is working since they all…

Opinion

Why buy when you can borrow? | Darcy Brixey

People are often surprised at how many borrowing options there are in the King County Library System.

Opinion

Could Paul Allen’s millions save billions? | Editorial

There’s something good to be said for making billions of dollars in the technology industry, especially when people…

Opinion

Eastside Catholic: A new dynasty in the making | editorial

There are few things more satisfying that finally achieving a long-sought goal. For Eastside Catholic, it was winning…

Things to care about: How about singing a few carols and lighting a Christmas tree?

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Today’s cartoon | Dec. 5, 2014

Things to care about: How about singing a few carols and lighting a Christmas tree?