Opinion
Understanding risks in the Retirement Economy | Jim Hebert
The Retirement Economy will follow the “New Economy,” which existed for the past three decades. The New Economy…
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County not facing reality with sales tax proposal | Editorial
Four members of the County Council are balking at putting a sales tax boost on the August ballot.…
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Use summer to get your child ready for school |Debra C. Ronnholm
You are your children's first teacher, and summer is the perfect time to prepare them for school in…
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New laws target elder abuse
“Elder abuse” is recognized as a health and human rights issue and includes a range of offenses. Abuse…
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Bellevue Schools: From Good to Great
Good high schools are defined by high achievement rates on state exams and AP tests. Good high schools…
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County Council back to its old partisan ways | Editorial
The King County Council used to be a partisan body. It appears it still is, despite the fact…
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Bells, moose and strawberries | Patty Luzzi
It all began when I found a bell in a souvenir shop when I was a young teen.…
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Retirement may be foundation for the financial future
Starting today, I am beginning a weekly column focused on Eastside business and community trends. My column will…
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Sound Transit needs to work with Bellevue on light-rail route | Conrad Lee
The Bellevue City Council recently voted 4-3 to approve a non-binding Term Sheet concerning light-rail routes in Bellevue.…
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Things big and wee | Pat Cashman
The story didn’t make the front page here in the Reporter last week – or any of the…
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It’s time to Race to the Top for our kids
By Monte Bridges, Phil Brockman, Kevin Laverty and Mary Lindquist Washington state is pushing hard to improve our…
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In school and loving it! | Bill Morton
The oldest of the Boomer generation turns 65 in 2011. Significant numbers of Boomers along with their older…
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Paul Vander Hoek gave us a legacy to cherish | Craig Groshart
A person recently arrived in Bellevue might look around and assume that what is here now always has…
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Protecting girls from bullying | Patti Skelton-McGougan
Protecting girls from bullying The recent tragic suicide of a Massachusetts teen as the result of bullying moves…
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Avoiding drug complications and saving money is in your hands | James Whitfield
What’s the one thing you can do to restrain your health care costs, decrease your chances of experiencing…
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King County should prioritize public safety over all else—then ask to raise taxes | Editorial
King County may ask us to OK a sales tax hike to pay for public safety. It's always…
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Just ask – you may be surprised | Patty Luzzi
I realized that my sister, Jeanette, was feeling a bit invisible. She had been job-hunting since late in…
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A positive note on ‘The Last Song’ | Aran Kirschenmnn
I admit I had low expectations for “The Last Song,” and Miley Cyrus' acting in particular, but in…
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Stop the furor over health care reform | Editorial
The furor over the national National Health Care Reform Act has got to stop. Next-to-nothing has been implemented…