Americans believe in a level playing field, that the same rules should apply to everybody. I do too. Playing by a different set of rules… Continue reading
It’s the most optimistic time of the year. The gyms are packed, classes are at capacity, and we’re all making lists of ambitious goals to… Continue reading
Los Angeles was being devastated by fire, two months after the terrible fires in northern Calif., as the Republican Congress passed a tax bill with… Continue reading
As president and CEO of Leadership Eastside, I have an obligation to pay attention to leaders and leadership affecting our region. As we wrap 2017,… Continue reading
Snoqualmie Falls and surrounding lands are sacred to the Snoqualmie People. We have lived in the area since time immemorial, and we follow the teachings… Continue reading
Tainted FBI? Nonsense. Trump appointed Christopher Wray, a Republican, as FBI Director. The Department of Justice, which has jurisdiction over the FBI, is run by… Continue reading
GOP tax plan is bait and switch for all but billionaire class When con-artists pull a scam, they manipulate truth to trick their victims into… Continue reading
I want to thank Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson for fighting to preserve the open Internet. I do not want private corporations or Internet service… Continue reading
The Republican tax-scam is bad for working Americans and for democracy. The bill will increase the incomes of the biggest corporations and wealthiest Americans, at… Continue reading
A diverging diamond intersection may look better, but is no substitute for the traffic-moving ability of ramps and fly-overs.
A perennial question we ask in December, for our Question of the Week feature, is “Real tree, or fake tree?” If you missed the answers… Continue reading
Many people are speaking out about inappropriate physical contact and remarks in the workplace. They are to be commended for their courage. It is also… Continue reading
Ready or not, the holidays are here! That means it’s time for friends, family, hot chocolate and, of course, gift giving. But with all that… Continue reading
And the envelope, please… Continuing an end-of- year tradition that dates back more than 15 years, the King County Library System has chosen its Best… Continue reading
Here’s what the Republican tax bill does: • Shovels a trillion dollars in tax breaks to giant corporations; • Gives gigantic tax cuts to super-rich… Continue reading
Renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is underway. Imperative for U.S. negotiators is the removal of controversial NAFTA provisions that gave multi-national… Continue reading
Every time Trump proclaims something as “fake news,” he is attacking truth and the free press. If anyone has a problem with the truth, it’s… Continue reading
The 8th Congressional District needs to send change to Washington D.C. Little has been accomplished by Congress this year, even though the GOP controls both… Continue reading
Artistic ability has never, literally, never had a place in my toolbox. Not drawing, not sculpting, not flower arranging. I needed patterns and paint by… Continue reading
Have you noticed it yet? The absolute best new feature of our recently updated website? If you haven’t, I’ll give you a hint — you… Continue reading
