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Differences between Goodman, Nixon
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County budget in perspective
You’ve probably heard the news. King County is facing a $93 million budget shortfall for 2009, close to…
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Me and my ballot
Soon, we’ll vote in the most crucial election in anyone’s lifetime. Cliché sounding since every election is crucial…
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Water, water everywhere
If you haven’t checked your 401(k) or stock portfolio lately, don’t. Reliable sources have it that any resulting…
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Local company supports schools with fundraising program
Local toy company, Earthentree announces the launch of a fall fundraiser benefiting local schools; “Earthentree for Education: Ten…
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A familiar voice | Editor Carrie Wood
I’m putting myself out on a limb here. Just like the Cougars have rivaled the Huskies (of which…
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PLEASE – I’M IN A HURRY!
This column is written in defense of a very misunderstood group in our society: those of us who…
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In an emergency, volunteers save lives
When the flood waters rose last December, Kelley Jones received a phone call. As a Medical Reserve Corps…
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Institutional investing for the individual investor
Once again, we’re seeing extreme volatility in the stock and bond markets. Investors are worried about their portfolios.…
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Education: Who really is in it for the kids?
“School choice - It’s a matter of social justice!” With these words delivered with the passion and cadence…
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Husky football: There’s a lot to be said about losing | Pat Cashman
I was sitting in the stands a couple of weeks ago when the Huskies football team saw a…
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Furnace check-up now can save money through winter
The autumnal equinox is here. Labor Day may be the ceremonial finale to summer, but the equinox is…
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Teacher strikes and the law
Now that the Bellevue teachers’ strike is over, it’s time to ask and answer a simple question: are…
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Back to school and back to quality
Back to school is a special time. One million children have filled their backpacks with new books, nervous…
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Another gathering of the high school clan
High school in the late 1960s: to borrow from Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was…
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Getting the willies from dad and Fr. Will
My granduncle was the oldest man I had ever seen. His name was Father William Cashman, and I…
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If Redmond commuters can do it, why can’t we?
Checking out what the other guy does or what the other city does, reminds me a bit like…