Opinion

Lurking turkeys and other fowl things

Sometimes a real event makes better reading than a complete fabrication. When I begin thinking about Thanksgiving, I…

Opinion

Best lessons come from our hearts

I can still see her face. As she climbed out of her car, this mom in her early…

Letters to the Editor

Health care vote

Did you notice Congressman Dave Reichert’s vote against Democrats’ health insurance legislation to provide affordable health care for…

Opinion

Go outside (the big city) and play

I grew up in this area in the 1960s and early 70s. To us kids, anything a mile…

Letters to the Editor

Stop flooding: An open letter to King County Water Division

King County has failed to manage the gravel build-up for several years now, and this past winter, the…

Letters to the Editor

Happy birthday, Norma Jane

You’ve taught us strength, grit, the importance of family and unconditional love.

Opinion

Childhood obesity is a public problem

Childhood obesity has become a great concern for all communities, including ours.

Letters to the Editor

Police tragedy

Sometimes it takes the tragedies around us to appreciate the men and women who protect and serve our…

Letters to the Editor

Health cares costs? Blame me

Well, my friends, I am here to tell you, “I am the one!” That’s right, I am the…

Nela Cumming is director of program development for Encompass.

Opinion

County cuts threaten vulnerable residents

A county budget can seem remote, distant, something that politicians argue about in downtown Seattle.

Opinion

Our all-time greatest Oktoberfest

The wind had turned cold and the storm clouds scudded across the sky like big old Viking ships…

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the support

The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank all the generous supporters, North Bend and Snoqualmie residents…

Letters to the Editor

Frank’s departure

Recently, Al Frank, director of parks in Snoqualmie for the past six-plus years, was fired. Actually, I believe…