Opinion
Bellevue a great place for life, work, career | Janet Taylor | Publisher’s Note
Bellevue is an amazing place and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to live and work…
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Vacationing under the seas | Ann Oxrieder
You wouldn’t expect someone who’s retired to need a vacation, but when my writing instructor at the University…
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Hair today, gone tomorrow | Keegan Prosser | Reporter’s Notebook
For most of my life I've been defined by my crazy, curly, lion-like red hair. That's why cutting…
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Lighten up with ‘Admission’ | Aran Kirschenmann | Movie Review
Tina Fey stars in Admission, a new romantic comedy film in which she plays a disciplined, independent Princeton…
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April Fools Day
You’d think we’d see it coming. After all, it is called April Fools Day – and it happens…
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Court did its job, Legislature should, too | Editorial
We see some conservatives in our state are upset over what they see as “activism” by the state…
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Latest state revenue news means Legislature must first help less fortunate | Editorial
Lawmakers got some good news Wednesday as state revenue was projected to be $40 million higher than anticipated…
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The unfortunate demise of the gun bill in Legislature | Editorial
As The Reporter was going to press Wednesday night, it appeared that a bill in the Legislature to…
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Washington Voting Rights Act ensures everyone a fair chance at representation
In Washington, we pride ourselves on being a state that values fairness and embraces the idea that diversity…
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Simple majority for taxes doesn’t mean legislators have a blank check | Editorial
The state Supreme Court made the right call last when it ruled that the Legislature can pass a…
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Discovering the wow of Wintergrass – Ann Oxrieder
Ever heard of “Pickled Okra," "Polecat," or The Seldom Scene”? I hadn’t either until our neighbors offered us…
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Calling all mad scientists | Darcy Brixey
The children’s department is busiest during science fair season, with budding scientists and their parents seeking the explanations…
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Let schools protect students with severe allergies
Imagine a child with a life-threatening food allergy. Now imagine that child having a severe reaction while at…
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Why my child will not be taking the MSP test
My wife and I are Bellevue School District parents. However, we are opting our third grade daughter out…
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Agreement keeps light rail on track | Editorial
It’s not often that two government entities, wrestling over a billion-dollar project, forge a plan that works for…
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Expand Medicaid to save dollars and lives
More than 280,000 of our friends and neighbors in King County live without the security of health care…
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A good day to see new Die Hard movie | Aran Kirschenmann | Movie Review
A Good Day to Die Hard is the fifth Die Hard film, and if you love action films,…
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What to do on my summer vacation | Reporter’s Notebook
In the last month, the lineups for nearly every major summer music festival has been released. And now…
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Time to talk about transportation taxes
The $10 billion transportation tax package rolled out Wednesday by House Democrats in Olympia certainly is an eye-opener.…
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The perfect gift: your choice
What do you buy for the birthday honoree who asks for gifts that cost less than $5? When…