Opinion
‘Yes’ on Senate Joint Resolution 8225 | Editorial
A money issue, this one a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on state debt is on the Nov.…
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Vote ‘Yes’ on I-1053, to control taxes | editorial
You’d think that if you told someone over and over and over again, they would get the message.…
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‘Yes’ on I-1107, to overturn the candy, soda tax | Editorial
‘Yes’ on I-1107, the candy, soda tax Earlier this year, the Legislature faced a decision: make the hard…
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Bullying always despicable – now it’s deadly | Patty Luzzi
I have been shocked and captivated recently by the stories of bullied-teen suicides. Since I have been teased,…
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Vote ‘Yes’ on county charter amendments | Editorial
Three amendments to the county charter also are on the ballot. All – amendments 1, 2 and 3…
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Bullying of LGBTQ youth | What we can do as parents to teach compassion and understanding
In recent weeks, there have been a number of media stories on bullying of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
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I-1053 helps Olympia make tax increases a last resort
Three times the voters have approved initiatives requiring either a two-thirds vote of the Legislature or a majority…
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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.
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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…
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‘Superman’ is only the beginning | Paul Sutton
There is much more to bad schools than bad schools.
Opinion
How to protect yourself from scams | Bellevue Network on Aging
While persons of all ages may fall for scams, seniors are often targets of fraud due to their…
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Back-to-school perfect time to talk about alcohol
As Washington teens settle back into school, now is the perfect time for parents to talk to them…
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Don’t undo the public benefits of the rail corridor
The acquisition of the BNSF Eastside Coordore preserves an irreplaceable asset, placing it in public ownership and keeping…
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Health costs’ new reality | Editorial
A major employer in our region is making big changes in its benefits package. Boeing's non-union workers are…
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‘Year of Nurse’ has deep roots in Bellevue | Margaret Jacobson
By Lorraine Weltzien Near the beginning of this year, the United Nations, several governmental entities in Europe and…
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The best of all jobs | Joshua Adam Hicks
Today, I clean out my desk, leaving one great place for another. Stanford offered me a full-tuition scholarship.…
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A good first step on containing county expenses | Editorial
Congratulations are in order to the Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Members of Council 2,…