Opinion
Public employees don’t deserve this abuse | Craig Groshart
Public employees often are the target of the public's bashing. Maybe it's because they are so, well, public.…
Opinion
Liquor initiatives: ‘Yes’ on I-1100, ‘No’ on I-1105 | Editorial
Two initiatives on the ballot deal with state control of liquor sales. Only one of them deserves support.
Opinion
Say ‘No’ to state income tax | Editorial
One of the most important decisions voters will make in November is whether or not to establish a…
Opinion
We’re No. 4! | Craig Groshart
Bellevue has another Top Ten award. Money Magazine has named it the fourth Best Small Cities in the…
Opinion
Bring Space Shuttle back to Seattle | Editorial
The final Space Shuttle mission is set for Feb. 26, 2011. After that, the three remaining shuttles –…
Opinion
Time for summer—and the Strawberry Festival at Crossroads Park
I know it's only beginning to look like summer, but enough is enough – it's time to make…
Opinion
Take the time to do public safety funding right | Editorial
Everyone knows politicians play hardball. The problem is, they rarely get hurt in the crossfire. In King County…
Opinion
The truth about Bellevueites | Craig Groshart
Who are these people we call "Bellevuites?" Thanks to answers in a Bellevue Reporter poll to determine the…
Opinion
County not facing reality with sales tax proposal | Editorial
Four members of the County Council are balking at putting a sales tax boost on the August ballot.…
Opinion
County Council back to its old partisan ways | Editorial
The King County Council used to be a partisan body. It appears it still is, despite the fact…
Business
Crossroads Appliance goes from 1 store to 7 | Long-time Bellevue company buys area Maytag stories
Don Heitlauf knows the economy is tough. As the owner of Bellevue’s Crossroads Appliance since 1989, he’s seen…
Opinion
Paul Vander Hoek gave us a legacy to cherish | Craig Groshart
A person recently arrived in Bellevue might look around and assume that what is here now always has…
Opinion
Stop the furor over health care reform | Editorial
The furor over the national National Health Care Reform Act has got to stop. Next-to-nothing has been implemented…
Opinion
School Board’s task: replace Judy Bushnell | Craig Groshart
The Bellevue School Board is facing a major decision, one that could affect our children's education for years…
Opinion
Help Bellevue schools make the right cuts | Editorial
Athletics or art? Small classes or shorter walks to school? These are some of the options facing the…
Life
How to eat like an Italian | Some food, wine and a chat with Salvatore Lembo
When you eat with Salvatore Lembo, you've got to know three things: Garlic. Tomatoes. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.
Opinion
Time to step up and pay for education | Craig Groshart
The state got a wake-up call recently when a King County Superior Court judge said that it is…
Opinion
Without tax limits, what’s to stop state spending? | Editorial
In case you've ever wondered – no, they don't know what they're doing in Olympia. Well, Senate Democrats,…
Opinion
Listen to voters on tax increases | Editorial
We’re disappointed, but not surprised, that Democrats in the state Senate would act so quickly to undo voters’…