Opinion
Facing up to Facebook | Josh Suman | Reporter’s Notebook
At first, I was daringly skeptical of Facebook. The whole idea of “social media” seemed, at the time,…
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Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down | Editorial
A quick take on issues in the news – and what we think of them.
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Pull the plug on community councils
George Orwell’s novel, “Animal Farm,” said it succinctly: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal…
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Photos change, but content remains | Chad Coleman | Reporter’s Notebook
Everywhere you look, you can see the tectonic shifts in how we share information as a culture. Much…
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Share and share alike | Pat Cashman
It’s the first thing young parents tell their offspring: “It’s nice to share.” But I would submit that…
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How to keep your teen from an abusive relationship? | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Most parents are surprised when I talk to them about the prevalence of teen dating violence. According to…
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The battle of travel | Ann Oxrieder
I miss travel agents. For those too young to remember, these were people who spent their time finding…
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Bellevue School Board’s task to get new superintendent difficult, but doable | Editorial
The Bellevue School Board faces a difficult task: How to get a new superintendent worthy of the district…
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Please stop teasing | Pat Cashman
In the TV news business, it’s called a “tease.” It’s an enticement to keep watching – and a…
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Legislature should pass, governor should sign same-sex marriage legislation
Our state is on the verge of giving gay and lesbian couples the right to be married. It's…
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Walmart needs to change | Opinion
What is it about Walmart that makes them think people will believe things that are not true?
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How are your New Year’s resolutions? I thought so. | Ann Oxrieder
Now that we’re more than halfway through January and you’re about to give up on your New Year’s…
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Welcome to Bellevue, Walmart | Editorial
So, Walmart is coming to Bellevue. Two stores, actually. We expect Walmart to be a good neighbor –…
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Holes in state budget no surprise | editorial
Here’s one reason the state has a hole in its budget. The $30 pass (or $10 daily pass…
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State needs to fix our schools | Editorial
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled last week that the state is not complying with its constitutional duty…
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Keeping Dr. King’s dream alive in Bellevue | Opinion
Last Saturday, I had a pivotal moment sitting at a table with total strangers at Crossroads Mall. I…
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The fit generation | Ann Oxrieder | Still Life
Are seniors the most physically fit demographic in this country? After observing and eavesdropping on exercisers at the…