Opinion
Dispelling myths about hunger and homelessness | Other Voices
We’ve all heard the old adage “just pull yourself up by your boot straps.” But what if you…
Opinion
Community colleges: investing in the future | Other Voices
During the annual Eastside Economic Forecast Breakfast presented by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, global economist and strategist…
Opinion
A five-second cure for crime | Reporter’s Notebook
While Sammamish thankfully doesn’t have an ongoing stream of murders, beatings and public displays of redneck ignorance to…
Opinion
Give thanks for that sweet line position | Editorial Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers makes it pretty clear what bargain hunters will be thankful for.
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As the holidays begin, share help and hope with others | Craig Groshart | Editor’s Note
There is so much more to the holiday season than things in pretty boxes and fancy bows. More…
Opinion
There’s a hunger in higher ed | Other Voices
All across the campus, you see them, those hungry students. The students at Bellevue College, like all community…
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Fresh starts for library fines | Darcy Brixey
There are a few common things people ask when they learn I’m a librarian. The questions are usually…
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Today’s cartoon | Nov. 20, 2014
Did the state health plan finder explode, or is it just premiums that are going up.
News
Screaming babies and other good things | Craig Groshart | Editor’s Note
I’ve discovered that I like screaming babies. I’ve got to be kidding, right?
Opinion
Rep. Reichert looks out for the littlist of us all: children
With all the big-money lobbyists in D.C., it’s sometimes hard to find a public servant who’s looking out…
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Burn Notice | Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers takes aim at Gov. Jay Inslee's climate plan.
Opinion
Jerry Cornfield: How the GOP got it’s groove back
After this election, Republicans will hold a majority of seats in the state Senate for the first time…
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Editorial: We want to hear from you
As Issaquah and Sammamish’s local news source, our mission is to educate, inform and enlighten, and to strive…
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Reporter’s Notebook: In the weeds
Two more states — and the nation's capital — joined the legal weed party in the last election. Will…
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Heroin on the Eastside | Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers
This week's editorial cartoon laments the problem of heroin use on the Eastside.
Opinion
It’s time for Washington to wake up to the realities of drowsy driving
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed Nov. 2-9 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Washington State. While this proclamation…
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Vote ‘no’ on I-1351, ‘yes’ on I-594 and ‘no’ on I-591 | Editorial
Three important initiatives are on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 vote. Here is a thumbnail recap…
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Speak up to stop domestic violence | Attorney General Bob Ferguson
I am the father of 6-year-old twins. My wife, Colleen, and I want to raise a son who…
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Tough decision on Tiger Mountain school made right way | Other Voices
The Issaquah School District school board made a tough decision to close Tiger Mountain Community School. While shutting…
Opinion
Driving in the rain marks the City of Surprises | Reporter’s Notebook
One word, to be honest, has been the story of my life since I arrived here at the…