Opinion
Where are the leaders in Washington, D.C.? | Editorial
Reports out of Washington, D.C., indicate that there may be hope of ending the stalemate over the government…
Opinion
The view beyond: Life After High School | Darcy Brixey
Congratulations to the class of 2014. It’s early yet, but reality is only a few months away. Whether…
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The value of education
When I was only nine years old, my parents moved my big sister and me from Kaohsiung, Taiwan…
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Government shutdown brings plea to open wallets | Jerry Cornfield
So it’s no surprise Democratic and Republican members of Congress across the country and here in Washington seized…
Opinion
Time to end the government shutdown | Editorial
President Obama made the right decision Wednesday to invite Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to the White House…
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Finally, a time to be boring | Ann Oxrieder
Those of us over age 50 can finally feel good about being boring.
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The 10 joys of going back to school | Fina Short
By now, I’ve been at school for a few weeks, but I’m still trying to come to terms…
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Baby Boomers could be healthiest generation ever, if only …
Older Americans have a much better chance to enjoy many more years of good health and vitality than…
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Ovarian cancer: We need a test
As an obstetrician and gynecologist, I regularly order Pap smears for my patients to screen for cervical cancer…
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Sheriff testifies on legalization of marijuana
King County Sheriff John Urquhart testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 10, 2013 about the state's…
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Legislators need to listen to public on transportation needs | Editorial
It’s not surprising that a large crowd turned out Tuesday night in Bellevue at a transportation forum by…
Opinion
When left-leaning isn’t left enough | Jerry Cornfield | The Petri Dish
Jean Berkey, the former Everett state lawmaker who died last month, was a nice lady. Like most in…
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Full disclosure – after all these years | Pat Cashman | Fun Times
Today is Friday the 13th, 2013. If you’re superstitious, grab a flashlight and hide under your bed so…
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The whodunit that wasn’t | Jerry Cornfield | The Petri Dish
You can close the book on an allegation which captivated attention in the waning days of the 2012…
Opinion
Second Amendment: Anachronism here to stay
Initiative 594 has made me think about the Second Amendment, the NRA and its 142-year history, its 4.5…
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Are you a helicopter parent? Research says it usually backfires | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
We all want our children to succeed, but sometimes as parents we can be overly involved in our…
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Today’s cartoon | Sept. 6, 2013
Members of Congress were hard to find during their summer recess.
Opinion
The problem with a $15 an hour minimum wage | Don Brunell | Other Voices
The central element of the city of SeaTac’s minimum wage proposition is a $15 per hour minimum wage…