Opinion
What a deal: Microsoft IT Academy courses free through library
Due to a generous partnership between the Washington State Library and Microsoft, and support from the Legislature, 427…
Opinion
Time to shop, but make it local | Editorial
Today is Black Friday. Hordes of people will head to Big Box stores and major retailers to shop…
Opinion
Job creators: Chamber is here to help | Chamber launches Small Business Resource Center to support local economy
Starting and running a small business today is tough work. Entrepreneurs face long hours, considerable risks, regulatory headwinds…
Opinion
Boeing, machinists still need to talk | Editorial
Boeing machinists didn’t do the state any favors in voting down a proposal from Boeing to trade future…
News
Just a few more steps will keep Eastside Fire and Rescue whole | Editorial
The cities and organizations that make up Eastside Fire and Rescue are inching ever closer to an agreement…
Opinion
Now not the time to play politics with fire safety
Sammamish politicians are playing politics with public safety. The City Council will vote on Nov. 12 to leave…
Opinion
State, county, local measures have impacts | Editorial
A number of important issues are on the Nov. 5 ballot. Two statewide issues have drawn strong pro…
Opinion
Let Klahanie vote on annexation
Now that the Boundary Review Board unanimously has voted in favor of allowing Klahanie to vote on annexation…
Opinion
Location is everything | Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers Jr.
This week's editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers Jr. explains how to get attention from King County.
Opinion
Turf War: Issaquah and Sammamish must emphasize their shared destiny
It’s become a testy time in the backyard relations between Issaquah and Sammamish. Water, fire service and annexation…
Opinion
It’s my turn to ‘pay it forward’
Do you remember watching “Pay it Forward”? If you are like me, that one little line has stuck…
Opinion
Where are there leaders in Washington, D.C.? | Editorial
Reports out of Washington, D.C., indicate that there may be hope of ending the stalemate over the government…
Opinion
Enough: Time to end the government shutdown | Editorial
President Obama made the right decision Wednesday to invite Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to the White House…
Opinion
Students finally get fair share of state budget | Sen. Andy Hill
As Washington’s K-12 and university students begin this new academic year they are no longer captive to a…
Opinion
Mammograms save lives; don’t put off yours | Editorial
Every week, more than 100 women in Washington state are diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is,…
Opinion
World cinema at the library | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
When I was 16 I participated in a student exchange to Germany. I was delighted when my friends…
Opinion
Bricks, books and Star Wars | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
I was two years old when Stars Wars first came out. I’m certain my parents didn’t take a…
Opinion
‘Hijacked’: Issaquah ploy damages public trust | Editorial
We’re not sure what possessed the city of Issaquah to “hijack” two web domains owned by the Sammamish…