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Do we really need a skipping stone bridge? | Letter to the editor

So, we need a skipping stone bridge for the Cross Kirkland Trail near Totem Lake Mall? The council…

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes on the bond and levies | Letter

LWSD is growing rapidly, and schools are already overcrowded, with many portable classrooms in use.

It could have been #MeToo | Editorial

Opinion

It could have been #MeToo | Editorial

Editor Samantha Pak reflects upon the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal.

Letters to the Editor

Levy games | Letter

On Feb. 13, we have a special election. Looking at the ballot, the only items are school levy…

How schools will be funded | Cartoon

Opinion

How schools will be funded | Cartoon

This week’s cartoon.

Letters to the Editor

LWSD’s Prop. 1: Funding basic education vs. enrichment? | Letter

With schools set to receive more state funding, LWSD should adjust its Prop. 1 levy.

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

More than one type of lethal injection | Cartoon

This week’s cartoon.

Opinion

How to fight back against fraud | Coming of Age…Again

Some tips on how you can avoid being scammed.

Letters to the Editor

What will LWSD measures really cost? | Letter

Should taxpayers be prepared to open their pocketbooks for an increase in local and state school taxes in…

Opinion

Why we’re supporting our schools on Feb. 13 | Guest editorial

Eastside mayors support LWSD bond and levies.

Frank Shiers

Opinion

A not-so-funny joke | Cartoon

We could soon be seeing higher energy costs in Washington.

Letters to the Editor

‘Overwhelming’ attendance at Muslim and Immigrant Safety Forum and Dinner | Letter

Last year, the Muslim Community and Neighborhood Association (MCNA) organized a Muslim Safety forum with the Bellevue Police…

Letters to the Editor

Let’s continue making Kirkland a welcoming community | Letter

Numerous events and grassroots initiatives were held throughout 2017 to support a more inclusive community.

Letters to the Editor

Republicans: what is your obligation to the American public? | Letter

An urge for those in office to consider the greater good.

Letters to the Editor

Support the LWSD bond and levies | Letter

The measures fund needs that are not covered by state funding, including paying for existing staff, current programs…

Letters to the Editor

United States is a health care outlier | Letter

The United States finishes last among the world’s wealthiest 11 nations when it comes to health care.

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

Legislature is now in session | Cartoon

This legislative session will be a short one.

Letters to the Editor

Kiwanis Club of Kirkland tree lot a huge success | Letter

Thank you to the Kirkland community for supporting a good cause.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

Opinion

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

Opinion

Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.