Opinion
Federal cuts threaten access to justice
As a King County councilmember and former federal prosecutor, I argue that our nation must not abandon its…
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Reporter to use Facebook for online comments
The Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter is changing how readers can comment on its stories online.
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It’s tough being a parent, but here’s some help | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
Being a parent is wonderful — but some days, it’s just plain hard. The good news is that…
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The state’s new reality | Others have cut their budgets; the governor, Legislature can, too | Editorial
Legislators return to Olympia for a special session Nov. 28. For the fourth year in a row they…
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Parking for Olde Town should be priority | Candidate Forum
This the second of three questions posed to two candidates running for the only challenged seat on Issaquah…
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Support public safety and local services by voting Yes on I-1183
For nearly three decades, I have served as a firefighter and paramedic in the Seattle Fire Department. I…
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Initiatives and referendums – the good and the bad | Editorial
Five measures are on the ballot this November, three initiatives and two referendums from the Legislature to the…
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Journalism for Uganda | Celeste Gracey
A few weeks ago I was honored with the opportunity to help a group of teenagers at an…
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Freedom’s price | Editorial
Amanda Knox is free from prison. Her next task is to be free from the more than $1…
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Forests for all | It’s time for hikers and mountain bikes to help get trails for each side to enjoy | Editorial
Two recent articles in the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter on mountain bikes, trails and hikers point to what should be…
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Issaquah Police deserve praise for keeping us safe | Editorial
Issaquah Police acted quickly and decisively to protect the community in that fatal confrontation Sept. 24.
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Hooray for salmon | Editorial
There’s something fishy about Issaquah – and are we ever happy. Salmon Days are back.
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Rachel’s good life lives on | Editorial
The remarkable story of Rachel Beckwith continues to amaze. The 9-year-old Issaquah girl died last July in a…
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Redistricting proposal goes to far | Editorial
Since schools have just started we thought we’d give all of our readers in Issaquah and Sammamish a…
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Olympia still doesn’t get it | Tim Eyman
Four times the voters have approved initiatives requiring a two-thirds vote to raise taxes and a majority vote…
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Schultz’s wake-up call: Message from Starbucks’ CEO deserves attention by Congress | Editorial
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has struck a strong chord in the country with his call for corporations to…
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New Beginnings | Superintendent hits it on the nose | Editorial
Issaquah School Supt. Steve Rasmussen has it right when he says, “I love beginnings.” This year, perhaps more…
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Teach your kids to transition | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
It’s that time of year again when change is in the air. Whether it’s beginning kindergarten, changing grades,…
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When your adult child moves back home | Some tips to ease the transition
With jobs scarce and high student-loan debt, more college kids are moving back home after graduation. If you’re…