Opinion
The benefits of talking | Ann Oxrieder
We often work hard to ignore other people, whether we’re in a rush, fearful of taking the first…
Opinion
The Art of Making at your library | Darcy Brixey
There is something so gratifying about creating things with our hands. If you’d like to investigate a new…
Opinion
Downtown parking issue needs to be a city priority | Editorial
Anyone who has driven to Old Bellevue to shop or dine knows that it’s a challenge to find…
Opinion
Change is coming for Washington’s state health insurance exchange
It has been nearly three years since Washington began to build its state-based insurance exchange and profoundly expanded…
Opinion
Today’s cartoon | July 31, 2014
Welcome back to the Navy's Blue Angels and their stunning show.
Opinion
If Sound Transit wants a rail yard in Bellevue, make it out of sight | Editorial
We’re not surprised that the Sound Transit board would vote to build its light-rail maintenance yard in Bellevue.…
Opinion
Look your best: Hair and skin program for teens | Darcy Brixey
The first time I applied eye makeup was at a grade school slumber party. There were six of…
Opinion
Fast and furious in aisle seven | Ann Oxrieder
In my last column I wrote about being dumped onto hard soil by a horse. As a result,…
News
The disinterest is everywhere in this election | Jerry Cornfield
There are hundreds of thousands of residents in the state registered to vote in the primary election now…
Opinion
Medina right to seek reimbursement for security costs | Editorial
Kudos to Medina for asking those putting on big presidential fundraisers in the city to pay for the…
Opinion
Surviving the I-90 mess: Time to telecommute – or take a staycation? | Editorial
Highway construction stories sometimes use the term “carmageddon” to describe the impact on motorists. This time the moniker…
Opinion
The great book trade | Darcy Brixey
There is a rule at home during the summer that my kids can stay up as late as…
Opinion
Things beginning to heat up in election races, issues | Jerry Cornfield
Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene spent a couple of her millions to get into Congress. Now, plenty…
Opinion
A few thoughts to chew on | Pat Cashman
Remember when moms used to admonish their kids to “Slow down when you’re eating? Today, competitive – or…
Opinion
Eyman’s effort gets a ‘no’ | Jerry Cornfield
Rarely can the lack of action trigger so much reaction as it did last week when Tim Eyman…
Opinion
Today’s cartoon | July 11, 2014
The difference between the summer of love in 1967 and the summer of love in 2014
Opinion
Summer not so fun for kids who are hungry; things you can do to help | Editorial
It’s summertime, and, as the song says, the livin’ is easy. But that’s not necessarily the case for…
Opinion
State trying to avoid sending education’s ‘scarlet letter’ | Jerry Cornfield
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn doesn’t want to use the word “failing” when talking about Washington’s…