Opinion
Time to ‘observe’ birthdays, not ‘celebrate’ them
I observed my birthday in August. 'Observed' as opposed to 'celebrated.' I stopped celebrating at 60. In contrast…
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Today’s cartoon | Aug. 30, 2013
Why is mom smiling? It's back to school time for kids next week.
Opinion
Back to school means it’s time to slow down | Editorial
Our children return to the classroom on Tuesday and while some parents may be cheering the date, it’s…
Opinion
Seahawks’ bandwagon a one-way ticket | Reporter’s Notebook
For Seattleites and sports fans looking to latch on to the Hawks, beware, the ticket on the bandwagon…
Opinion
Saying goodbye | Editorial
A valued member of our news team embarks on new adventure today. Keegan Prosser is leaving the Bellevue…
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The world’s largest water balloon fight | Fina Short | Short Takes on the News
The minute I saw the sign, I knew I had to go. On Aug. 17 I was at…
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The writing’s on the wall at the library | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
All these years I’ve kept my favorite childhood book: a student dictionary. As a kid, I’d sit in…
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Wanted: A travel agent all the time | Ann Oxrieder | Still Life
A month ago, a friend of mine who is an experienced traveler, sounded disappointed when I told her…
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The battle for public records | Jerry Cornfield | The Petri Dish
Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.They hope…
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Lower taxes? Increased jobs? Thank the next camera-toting tourist you see in Bellevue | Other Voices
You may have noticed that tourists – both leisure and business travelers – are becoming an increasingly frequent…
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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down | Editorial
Quick takes on things we like, and didn't like this week.
Opinion
Can the GOP defeat the Democrats, and not themselves
Gov. Jay Inslee is enjoying a two-week vacation hiking in Alaska, probably thinking little about a second term.…
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Reflecting before reuniting at our high school reunions| Other Voices
Newport High School will have its 30th reunion in October and although I am NHS Class of 85,…
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Superintendent’s message: Students and others learning this year
Welcome to what promises to be another outstanding school year in Bellevue. This year promises to be full…
Opinion
Back to school stories show why students are in good hands | Editorial
It’s back to school time here in Bellevue. Well, almost. Students in Bellevue’s public school actually go back…
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Foundation helps transform education | Rod Jones | Other Voices
Bellevue is a vibrant community with many strengths. However, we also must recognize our new challenges and opportunities…
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Pitching a book – with help from a fairy godmother | Ann Oxrieder | Still Life
More than five hundred people went sleepless in Seattle the last week in July. I was one of…
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Post-vacation blues | Keegan Prosser | Reporter’s Notebook
I've got a bad case of the post-vacation blues. You know what I'm talking about.
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Transportation plan may not be dead | Jerry Cornfield | The Petri Dish
There’s a slim chance an agreement could arrive on a state transportation budget in a special session this…
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Homebrew at the library | Darcy Brixey | Required Reading
I’ve always thought brewing my own beer would be fun to try. It’s on my to-do list along…