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…
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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…
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I-594 best choice to help make people, cities safer | Editorial
Two initiatives regarding guns are on the November general election ballot. Neither will end gun violence in our…
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Vote No on Initiative 1351| Measure would require 100 more classrooms in Issaquah
We appreciate the ideals of Initiative 1351 and believe reducing class sizes is a tool in the toolbox…
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After the shock, life must go on
I have a family history with breast cancer, so when an MRI indicated three areas of concern in…
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Alliance between ports of Seattle and Tacoma good for region, taxpayers | Editorial
The ports of Seattle and Tacoma are poised to do something historic next week: stop fighting and start…
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Today’s cartoon | Oct. 10, 2014
Y'know, Metro management just isn't as credible as it used to be...
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Why Costco matters to Issaquah
This fall, city of Issaquah leaders will vote on a major development agreement between the city and Costco…
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An apparent murder in Sammamish doesn’t change that people here are safe | Editorial
Sammamish has recorded its first murder, but it's still a safe place to live.
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Good news from Costco | Editorial
Costco wants to expand its corporate headquarters in Issaquah is reason to celebrate.
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Back to school – back to healthy habits
I hope your kids had a fun, healthy and active summer. Now that they are headed back to…
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Today’s cartoon | Sept. 5, 2014
State Supreme Court puts the Legislature in the corner over McCleary decision.
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Today’s cartoon | Aug. 29, 2014
Ah, the Labor Day weekend. There's so much to love about it.
Opinion
Why schools are ‘failing’
We have to stop looking to teachers and schools to fix the social problems we ignore.
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Time to pay the price for poverty, education | Editorial
The real issue isn’t failing schools, but poverty. When people are stuck in poverty, too often they don’t…
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Today’s cartoon | Aug. 26, 2014
Well, someone's happy that it's almost time for kids to go back to school.
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‘Failing’ schools can be fixed, but are we up to the task? | Editorial
If you have kids in school, you should have received a letter from the state telling you that…