Opinion
Helping teens create a life worth living | YES
Teens often turn to self-harming behaviors to cope with difficult and painful emotions. Average statistics indicate that one-in-12…
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The true causes of obesity remain elusive | Gustafson
Despite of modest gains in the fight against the obesity epidemic in recent years, health experts still don’t…
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State soon will know number of oil tank cars shipped through area | Cornfield
By the end of next week, Washington will learn how often tank cars of oil siphoned from North…
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Transportation kitchen fire | Cartoon
Washington State transportation kitchen fire | Cartoon for May 29
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Washington State’s magic initiative elixir | Cartoon
Washington State's magic initiative elixir | Cartoon for May 28
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Washington state water torture | Cartoon
Washington state water torture | Cartoon for May 31
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Opinion page is for all opinions | Editorial
One of the biggest reasons I enjoy being the editor of the Kirkland Reporter is our active opinion…
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Just the right amount of stress | Gustafson
Being regularly overworked and stressed out likely leads to health problems long-term, but feeling bored or having too…
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Time to ticket drivers who text or talk | Editorial
The “Click it or Ticket” program is returned to King County on May 19. The law enforcement program…
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How dietary needs change with age | Gustafson
Healthy aging entails multiple aspects, among them eating right, exercising regularly, and preventing mental decline. Achieving some of…
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Martinell joins Reporter staff | Editorial
Since I am new to this newspaper, though not new to journalism, an introduction of sorts seems to…
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We have to get you on a low-car diet | Cartoon
We have to get you on a low-car diet | Cartoon for May 16
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Celebrating successes and investing in our region’s future | Guest Editorial
Cascade Water Alliance ensures that each of you - more than 350,000 residents and 20,000 businesses - have…
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Extreme longevity – progress or worrisome prospect? | Gustafson
Alexander Imich is officially the oldest man alive. A few weeks ago he turned 111, still living independently…
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Raechel Dawson says good bye and thank you to Kirkland | Dawson
Oh, Kirkland. Boy, did you teach me. Nearly two years ago I joined the Kirkland Reporter newsroom fresh…
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Remember water safety | Editorial
During the past few weeks the sun has been seen in the skies over Bothell and Kenmore. We…
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Did the State Supreme Court mean what it said for school funding? | Cornfield
Imagine the domed state Capitol as a classroom, with 147 state lawmakers as students, and you may get…
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Who is to blame for transportation mess | Cartoon
Who is to blame for transportation mess | Cartoon for May 11
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Opening of finishing season: Hatcheries vs. fishermen | Cartoon
Opening of finishing season: Hatcheries vs. fishermen | Cartoon for May 10
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How green are you? | Guest column
How green are you in your life? With Earth Day just a few weeks ago, I am sharing…