Opinion
Keep state parks for everyone’s use | Editorial
The Legislature wants our state parks system to become 100 percent operationally self-sufficient. Our response is that the…
Opinion
Privatize Lee Johnson Field and Peter Kirk Pool | Column
Should we consider privatizing Kirkland’s ballpark, Lee Johnson Field, and Peter Kirk Pool? I say yes.
News
There is only one person to blame in DUI homicides | Editorial
Too many times during the last year have we read the words “DUI, vehicular homicide” in the pages…
Opinion
Will rising food prices change America’s eating habits? | Column
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has predicted substantial price increases for numerous food items in 2013,…
Opinion
Plastics and their effects on our health | Column
To our modern society plastic is one of the most useful and versatile inventions. Every day practically everything…
Opinion
Northwest Cellars: ‘Now it gets personal’ | Column
My husband and I recently ate at a wonderful restaurant. After being seated, I immediately scanned the dining…
Opinion
A new perspective on Kirkland | Editorial
About four years ago I went to an unfamiliar hospital to get some routine x-rays. I was born…
Opinion
Don’t fret over bond prices | Column
When you own stocks, you know their prices will fluctuate. To ease the effects of this volatility on…
Opinion
Public school is a failure! | Cartoon
Public school is a failure! These new Charter schools are all about choice.
Opinion
Changes at the Kirkland Reporter | Editorial
The pages of the Reporter are filled with the changes in the Kirkland community. Residents have become like…
Opinion
Is anxiety hereditary?
While the cause of excessive anxiety in kids is uncertain, research suggests there may be a genetic component.…
Opinion
Movers and shakers leaving Kirkland | Editorial
As we reported in our story about the Heathman Hotel's re-opening next week, there will also be one…
Opinion
Full-blown divorce | Cartoon
This separation thing isn't working - we need a full-blown divorce!
Opinion
Ensuring an alcohol and drug-free summer for your kids
A recent report by The Partnership at Drugfree.org brings to light a concerning trend among our kids —…
Opinion
Watch for local candidates on the primary ballot | Editorial
If you have not received yours yet, ballots for the Aug. 7 primary were mailed this week.
Opinion
Kirkland Rotarian reflects on international experience
Participating in a Rotary international project is enlightening and gives you a fantastic perspective on the scope of…