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Six reasons why Washington state’s small businesses should consider exporting in 2010

While many small businesses are in survival mode during the current economic downturn, there are still strategic decisions…

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Bridge, life – and memories

I’ve heard it said that you’re not dead until there is no one left who remembers you. Somehow…

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Talk about touching to prevent child sexual abuse | Sally Vilardi

Despite a seemingly constant flow of horrific and heartbreaking stories in the media, it’s the topic no one…

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Sleepless in Bellevue. Is there a cure? | Pat Cashman

The Eastside can be quite lovely this time of year. But all is not bliss. For one thing,…

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Don’t let your kid’s screen time go overtime | Patti Skelton-McGougan

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of quality (emphasis on quality) television and…

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Longevity Revolution – How long ARE we going to live? | Bill Morton

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Talk about drugs with your kids early and often

Parents often wonder when they should sit their kids down to talk about drugs and alcohol. They may…

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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…

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It makes census to me | Patty Luzzi

When you become a grown-up American, there are certain things you do because you live in this country.The…

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Don’t cut wrestling from the Bellevue School District

My name is Davis Jones. I graduated from Bellevue High School in the class of 09. I wrestled…

Brandon Houseskeeper

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Ghost bills and mystery hearings hurt legislative process

Since 2003 WashingtonVotes.org has provided concise, plain-English, descriptions of every bill, amendment and vote in the Washington Legislature.…

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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…

Aran Kirschenmann

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‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ hits the Big Screen | Movie Review

The movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” based on a popular book series by Jeff Kinney, is about…

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On the road again | Patty Luzzi

When I began to think about the topic for this column, there was a television commercial in my…

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Little Deaths: The passage to a wiser, richer second half | Bill Morton

A 50-something colleague recently told me a story over a cup of coffee. When she was 45, her…

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Small business, not Wall Street executives, need money

Earlier this year, news that Wall Street banks had posted record profits and were quickly returning to a…

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You can help set priorities for Bellevue schools

The Bellevue School District budget cuts process is starting now. The economy and state budget cuts will impact…

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Governor Gregoire’s ‘sin’ taxes go too far | editorial

Gov. Chris Gregoire wants to help balance the state budget by imposing a number of “sin taxes.” That…

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TGIF at the Bellevue Reporter | Editorial

If it’s Friday today (and it is) it must be the new publishing day for the Bellevue Reporter.…

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Good, practical resources for parents | Deborah C. Rohnholm

While it’s true that children don’t come with instructions, parents now have access to a vast wealth of…