Opinion
Changing the way we see public transport
I was lucky enough to get a guided tour of the Issaquah Highlands the other day.
Opinion
Flawed economy makes us reconsider our roles
I caught up with a buddy of mine the other night, a young guy from Australia who has…
Opinion
Cuts not found in prison system
In Olympia, everyone is trying to save money. Ideas that were unheard of a year ago are now…
Opinion
How much is nature worth?
The missus and I trekked up “Little Si” on Saturday, the hill that adjoins the mountain of “Big…
Opinion
Councillors ponder what to do with the white elephant
Last week I got the chance to sit in on the Sammamish Council’s annual “retreat.”
Opinion
Town spaces and the way of the grapevine
My home town in Australia is one of those places where the main street is the center of…
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Parkway project draws fire
I am very concerned by the way that our city continues to disregard the overwhelming outpouring from the…
Opinion
Students propose algae fix
Almost everyone has heard of algae — that green, slimy stuff that floats around in lakes and ponds.…
Opinion
Why do dollar signs beat out ‘A’ grades?
Stratification exists in society, that is a fact. It is also a fact that from this stratification one…
Opinion
Challenge after election: Representing all voices
The election is over. The campaign commercials have stopped, the yard signs have been removed, the votes have…
Opinion
Mentoring offers chance to connect — for students and mentors
In the later years of my grandfather’s life, he began volunteering with people who spoke English as a…
Opinion
President’s race — character, not color
Here we are with another Presidential election behind us. It is a time that will definitely be marked…
Opinion
Log on, weigh in
Do you want to cheer on your favorite high school scholar or athlete? Vent about how traffic was…
Opinion
Local voters enjoy historic election
Tuesday’s election was an historic moment for America, and Issaquah and Sammamish residents didn’t miss out on the…
Opinion
Take back true meaning of ‘American Dream’
Even if you actively avoid paying attention to politics, you might still have accidentally stumbled across the recent…
Opinion
Vote ‘Yes’ for Sammamish parks and Issaquah fire
Absentee ballots are in the mail this week, and it’s time for voters in Issaquah and Sammamish to…