Opinion
Don’t let anger be a deadly choice | Editorial
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization did itself a lot of damage nationally with its attempt…
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Protect yourself – and others, too | Editorial
We have an epidemic in our state. It’s whooping cough and it shouldn’t be happening.
Opinion
Why texting while driving is illegal
If you needed any more evidence to prove that texting while driving is dangerous, you only have to…
Opinion
Guard yourself against whooping cough epidemic
Gov. Chris Gregoire has announced an emergency action to slow the spread of whooping cough (pertussis) in the…
Opinion
Postal Service food drive Saturday
The U.S. Postal Service letter carriers are holding their annual food drive on Saturday, May 12.
Opinion
What’s in a name? Don’t get me started | Keegan Prosser | Reporter’s Notebook
For as long as I can remember, I've been the only female Keegan I know. It's a gift…
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Aging with humor and grace | Reporter Notebook | Josh Suman
Whether I’m covering a prep game or volunteering as a youth sports coach, I often find myself involved…
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A good plan to fix juvenile center | Editorial
The King Council has made a good decision to put a $210 million levy on the Aug. 7…
Opinion
Don’t put jobs at risk for proposed Seattle stadium | Editorial
The Port of Seattle and the Manufacturing Industrial Council raised an interesting $3 billion issue last week: a…
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Assimilate this, Seattle | Celeste Gracey | Reporter Notebook
The drawback on my jaunt to the Washington Convention Center wasn’t the long lines of people with bad…
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Issaquah voters came through for schools | Dr. Steve Rasmussen
A huge, HUGE thank you to the Issaquah School District voters for resoundingly passing the construction and maintenance…
Opinion
There goes the neighborhood
The new basketball/hockey stadium in Seattle will make for a crowded neighborhood.
Opinion
The cost of doing nothing | Matt Bott
Over the past few years, the community has come together to develop a plan for the future of…
Opinion
Lawmakers finally agree on a budget, whatever it is
Here’s the good news: the Legislature finally passed a budget. Here’s the bad news: The public doesn’t have…
Opinion
Do or die time for legislators to balance the state budget | Editorial
As the cartoon on this page shows, it’s do or die time for legislators of both political parties…
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Judge’s reversal on liquor initiative a plus for state | Editorial
A ruling this week by a Cowlitz County judge is good news for the majority of votes who…
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Kid power in Issaquah | Editorial
We’re not surprised that our community is full of people ready and willing to give to a good…
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The Issaquah School District’s bond good for students and taxpayers
The Issaquah School District is asking voters to give it $219 million on April 17 to rebuild its…
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A state trooper’s sacrifice | Celeste Gracey | Reporter’s Notebook
I never met Trooper Tony Radulescu, whose life was snatched away at the hands of a thief two…
Opinion
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down | Editorial
Quick takes on Rush Limbaugh, bounties paid in football games, and the recent GOP precinct caucus in our…