A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households though not everyone, or nearly everyone, as… Continue reading
10-year-old writes about climate change concerns
As my Navy recruiter waited in his car with the engine running at the top of our driveway, I stood with my parents on the… Continue reading
Eleven years ago, a drowsy-driving car wreck left me with injuries that still challenge me today. In the accident, my ankle was crushed so badly… Continue reading
Democrats went to bed Tuesday night confidently declaring their party will control the levers of legislating in state government by the end of the month.… Continue reading
After looking at a dozen or so news sources this morning only one CNN gave front page coverage to the $666 billion federal budget deficit.… Continue reading
All the concerns about the location of the Bellevue homeless shelter ignores a major concern, namely how do you prevent it from attracting even more… Continue reading
Former President George W. Bush recently gave a “spot-on” speech. We haven’t heard much from him lately, but he obviously has been observant and thinking… Continue reading
Average real estate taxes for Bellevue homeowners will rise about $600 on average in the coming year, according to news reports. If you are retired… Continue reading
In her column published in the Oct. 13 edition, Liv Finne as a director at the conservative think tank, Washington Policy Reform, reveals herself to… Continue reading
I began paying bills online several years ago. I decided to go to auto-pay for the really important things like mortgage, health and car insurance.… Continue reading
Just when it seemed there was no choice but to put a len’s low-barrier homeless shelter in Eastgate next to existing day cares, schools, a… Continue reading
The Nov. 7 King County ballot will include the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy. Voters have supported a Veterans and Human Services levy since… Continue reading
When the legal battle on education funding returns to the state Supreme Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, the leader of Washington’s public school system will be… Continue reading
By Dwayne Clark Special to the Reporter Ever look back on your childhood and recall an indelible moment that shaped your life path? I do.… Continue reading
By Liv Finne Washington Policy Center Opponents of education reform say they don’t want U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to speak at our annual dinner… Continue reading
On Friday, Oct. 13, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will be speaking to the Washington Policy Center in Bellevue. As advocates for an equitable… Continue reading
Imagine a day without water. Imagine getting up, showering, brushing your teeth, having coffee, eating at restaurants and visiting the doctor or a business that… Continue reading
No excuse for taking a knee
Republican senators who are convinced Sound Transit leaders played fast and loose with facts about the agency’s light rail expansion plans got a chance Sept.… Continue reading
