My 11-year-old daughter is named Gabby. Gabby has an extremely rare genetic disorder which causes intellectual disability, speech delays, low muscle tone and other issues.… Continue reading
It is difficult to keep up with the rising cost of living on the Eastside and tax increases won’t help.
As a former Lake Washington School District student, I am proud of the quality of education our schools have to offer. We boast highly qualified… Continue reading
The editorial cartoon featured in the Jan. 19 edition mocking Governor Inslee’s proposals to mitigate climate change is terribly short-sighted. It’s high time to consider… Continue reading
A letter about the Houghton/Everest neighborhood.
As a current Washington State Legislator and former Kirkland mayor, I’ve seen first-hand how our area’s growth is affecting schools in the Lake Washington School… Continue reading
Exhibits A and B are Washington’s two senators, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. Both voted against allowing cheaper medications to be imported from Canada and… Continue reading
So, we need a skipping stone bridge for the Cross Kirkland Trail near Totem Lake Mall? The council has repeatedly told us they support and… Continue reading
While reading your paper, I saw that the city will no longer be using flashing beacons in certain areas, which by your own admission are… Continue reading
Olympia continues to debate how to amply fund basic education. But Lake Washington School District voters can take decisive action to support our children. The… Continue reading
This reader is waiting for more facts to see that he is paying taxes necessarily.
LWSD is growing rapidly, and schools are already overcrowded, with many portable classrooms in use.
On Feb. 13, we have a special election. Looking at the ballot, the only items are school levy and bond measures for schools. The brochure… Continue reading
With schools set to receive more state funding, LWSD should adjust its Prop. 1 levy.
Should taxpayers be prepared to open their pocketbooks for an increase in local and state school taxes in 2019 and beyond?
We’re only a few weeks into the year, but so much has already happened that it’s already time to look back as we move forward.… Continue reading
Last year, the Muslim Community and Neighborhood Association (MCNA) organized a Muslim Safety forum with the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) and police departments from Redmond,… Continue reading
Numerous events and grassroots initiatives were held throughout 2017 to support a more inclusive community.
An urge for those in office to consider the greater good.
The letter by Jeff Jared (Kirkland Reporter, Dec. 25) expounding the need for “free market” health care needs a response. Mr. Jared wants to “unshackle”… Continue reading