Opinion
Policy fights, political tension loom for state lawmakers
A 60-day session begins Monday. They’ll tackle car tabs, homelessness and whether to expel Matt Shea.
Opinion
United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors
Local clergy from Eastside United Methodist Churches weigh in on the church’s future regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Opinion
Twenty recycling resolutions for 2020 | Guest editorial
It’s a new year – the perfect time to reflect on our sustainability goals and refresh our recycling…
Opinion
Congress must end surprise billing — in a fair and reasonable way | Guest editorial
The state Legislature recently passed an act that eliminates protects patients from surprise medical billing.
Opinion
Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia
Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.
Opinion
Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors
Talk Time classes allow English language learners to practice their speaking and conversation skills.
Opinion
Rifts, not gifts: Habib, Republican senators at odds this holiday season
OLYMPIA — Stuck on what gifts to give Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib and Republican state senators this holiday…
Opinion
Go green, don’t be a Grinch — holiday waste reduction
Some tips on how to reduce waste this holiday season.
Opinion
Helping neurodivergent students navigate higher education | Windows and Mirrors
The Neurodiversity Navigators program at Bellevue College offers various services to students who are on the autism spectrum.
Opinion
Taking time to say thank you to our supporters
As the holidays approach, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to King County…
Opinion
Property tax relief for seniors, veterans coming in the new year
A new law will help many seniors by raising the property tax exemption limit in King County from…
Opinion
Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors
It’s been a year since the Menchie’s incident and here is what the city of Kirkland has been…
Letters to the Editor
Get Buttigieg on the ballot | Letter
As I was canvassing in Issaquah for signatures to put Pete Buttigieg on our Washington state ballot, a…
Opinion
Our newspapers have many reasons to be thankful
Changes have had positive impacts, readers offering support.
Opinion
Affirmative action measure fails but could resurface in 2020
Supporters started too late and had too little money to explain the problems R-88 would solve.
Letters to the Editor
Building the nation back up | Letter
Shame on all our citizens who support the lies and deceptions of this current administration, and who are…
Letters to the Editor
When you hit your next pothole | Letter
Regarding the Frank Shiers political cartoon from Nov. 15, it is not true that car tabs from “everyone…