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A time to write – just not about snow days | Ann Oxrieder | Still Life
Greetings. My name is Ann Oxrieder. Soon I’ll be sharing my reflections on life, death, aging, mind, body,…
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Tough decision coming on transit | Editorial
A recent development in New York regarding unions may once again put a tough decision on the backs…
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Park pass plan a good idea, but … | Editorial
Have you purchased your $30 "Discover Pass" to visit state parks this year? Oops. Make that a $35…
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Summer can be fun, but dangerous for kids | Parenting Lifeline
Summer vacation is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also be a dangerous time for…
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The ‘old’ crowd | Patty Luzzi
There are thousands of emails swirling around with the subject, “You know you’re old when…” But I don’t…
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Young people should seek adventure now, grow up later | Opinion
In hindsight, I realize my goals as a college student were all wrong. In my determination to achieve…
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Summer camp – and the livin’ is . . . | Pat Cashman
When I was a kid, summer camp pretty much meant being driven somewhere far out of town and…
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South Bellevue areas should annex to city |Editorial
They say there's no such thing as a free lunch. Maybe so, but for south Bellevue residents who…
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The Green Lantern shines in theaters |Movie Review by Aran Kirschenmann
The newest superhero in theaters, the Green Lantern, is based on a successful comic book series from the…
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The good, the bad and the ugly | Judy Clibborn, D-41st District
The Reporter asked legislators representing Bellevue for their take on the recent legislative session. Today: Rep. Judy Clibborn,…
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Captain Jack Sparrow sails back into theaters| Movie Review
The Pirates of the Caribbean are back for a fourth time. This time, in "Pirates of the Caribbean:…
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Cell phone crackdown good, could be better | Editorial
Our state's new cell phone law apparently is having an effect. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of work…
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Cyberbullying: It’s hurtful and complex to manage | Patti Skelton-McGoughan | Parenting Lifeline
You may have heard of a cyberbullying case in Issaquah that made national news. Two middle school students…
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Draw the line against underage drinking | Brad Owen and Rob McKenna
Every year around this time the news is full of preventable, alcohol-related tragedies, from fatal car crashes to…
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The return of the ‘paper boy’ | Janet Taylor, Publisher
“I delivered newspapers when I was a kid.” I hear this lot during conversations I have with folks…
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That first job can be an adventure
I grew up in the town of Bend, Ore. It was the June of my 16th year, and…
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The last two weeks for Bellevue students
For the Bellevue School District’s high schools, last year’s biggest news items were the national rankings by Newsweek…
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Jean Floten ‘s next step a good one for education
If you've ever gone to the Bellevue College campus, you know that the address is 3000 Landerholm Circle.…
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The Eastside Rail Corridor: A sound investment in the future
Last week was a historic moment as the Sound Transit Board seized a spectacular opportunity by securing right-of-way…