Opinion
Is the change in weather also changing your mood? | Speaking Pink
The last few months have been an unexpected treat—sunshine and warmth have been abundant.
Opinion
FDA warns pet owners to stay away from jerky treats | Canine Couch
Jerky treats are being blamed for almost 600 animal deaths and thousands of pet illnesses nationwide.
Opinion
Beware the Headless Houseman | Cartoon
Beware the Headless Houseman ... Obamacare is scary!!
Opinion
Homecoming dances and teenage dating | Speaking Pink
Past weekends have been filled with homecoming traditions of football games and formal dances.
Opinion
The value in appreciating kids | Parent Talk
Merriam-Webster defines appreciation as, “To understand the worth or importance of something or someone; to admire and value,…
Opinion
Goal setting during parent, teacher conferences | Ask Mrs. Brooke
I am used to a traditional parent/teacher conference. It seems they do things differently now and we are…
Opinion
GMOs keep you on a ‘feed-to-know’ basis | Cartoon
GMO labeling initiative 522: Let's just keep you on a feed-to-know basis
Opinion
Managing your screen time | Kid’s Corner
School has started, and everyone is getting back into the swing of things.
Opinion
Students finally get fair share of state budget | Sen. Andy Hill
As Washington’s K-12 and university students begin this new academic year they are no longer captive to a…
Opinion
Family health care | Cartoon
We decided to cancel our health insurance and use the money to put the family ...
Opinion
The importance of companionship as people age | Commentary
As a person ages, social interaction and companionship plays a significant role in mental and physical health.
News
A closer look at suicide in Kirkland | Editorial
You may have noticed that suicide in Kirkland is an issue.
Opinion
It’s time to get serious about bullying | Parent Talk
On Sept 12, another young child committed suicide after being bullied. She was a 12-year-old girl who had…
Opinion
The sex predator placement game | Cartoon
The sex predator placement game: Here, catch. Halfway Houses
Opinion
Why America should not make a military strike on Syria | My Turn
I am a 16-year-old American male teenager who is a senior at the International Community School in Kirkland.…
Opinion
Free event on delirium, dementia or depression in the elderly in Kirkland
The three diagnoses above are commonly mistaken in the elderly.
Opinion
Thumbs up to Kirkland art scene, down to prostitution | Editorial
Thumbs up to Kirkland Councilman Toby Nixon who visited Kirkland’s sister city in Germany on his own dime.…
Opinion
Are you a helicopter parent? | Parent Talk
We all want our children to succeed, but sometimes as parents we can be overly involved in our…