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A bad hair day? I doubt it | Keegan Prosser | Reporter’s Notebook

I’ve been over the moon excited to see the new Disney/Pixar movie, “Brave,” since I saw the teaser…

It's summer

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Today’s cartoon | June 29

It's summer, but adults have different views about the season.

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Yes, the world did survive

We’re here to report that the sun did rise this morning and the world didn’t end. And yet,…

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Leave fireworks to the professionals

In a few short days, it will be the Fourth of July. It’s a wonderful day to celebrate.…

Tsunami debris brings another invasive species to Washington

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Today’s cartoon | June 23

Tsunami debris brings another invasive species to Washington

Dr. Martin Nizlek

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Caught between salmon and common sense | Dr. Martin Niziek | Other Voices

Boaters, endangered salmon, and out-flowing water from Lake Sammamish share “The Slough” to the Sammamish River at Marymoor…

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Root for the … SuperSonics? | Keegan Prosser | Reporter’s Notebook

I will be the first person to admit that I’m not extremely sports savvy. Sure, I grew up…

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When the call of the wild comes, I let it ring | Pat Cashman

I have always loved the great outdoors. It’s one of my favorite things to watch on TV. The…

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Summer goals too ambitious | Ann Oxrieder

I’m still laughing at friends’ reactions to a piece I wrote reciting all the things I planned to…

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The cost of liquor is what we pay for convenience | Editorial

We’re just two weeks into the private sale of liquor in this state and already there are people…

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Dancing across generations, cultures | Reporter’s Notebook

For any generation regardless of culture, there are societal bonds that link otherwise disconnected individuals.

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Movies aren’t what they used to be | Kevin Endejan | Reporter’s Notebook

I’ve loved movies as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Hollywood, which…

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Mills a solid choice for school superintendent | Editorial

That was quick work by the Bellevue School Board to pick a new superintendent for the district. Dr.…

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Facebook – and life | Editorial

More and more, it seems as if Facebook is part of peoples’ lives. Soon, that might be literal.

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40 years of marriage – I think | Ann Oxrieder

We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary May 18 and we forgot to make plans.

Nat Levy

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Oh, the things we do for family | Nat Levy | Reporter’s Notebook

Last weekend I traveled to Portland, home of my inlaws, to help out with a home improvement project.…

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Take action on 520 bridge boozers | Editorial

It almost goes beyond belief that people working on the 520 Bridge project would be drinking beer at…

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Make your voice heard on superintendent choice

The Bellevue School District is close to selecting a new superintendent. Three candidates have been chosen as finalists.…

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Prom night: What not to do | Pat Cashman

It’s high season for formal gowns, tuxedos, corsages and breath-spray. It’s high school prom time.

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Don’t let college graduation suck | Celeste Gracey | Reporter’s Notebook

College is fantastic. You live with your friends, study what you enjoy and soak in opportunity like a…