Opinion
Say no to commercial seaplane operation in Kirkland | Letter
A commercial seaplane operation is being proposed at Carillon Point. Allowing it would forever change Kirkland. The waterfront…
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Outback Steakhouse feeds the needy | Letter
In December, Outback Steakhouse partnered with St. Brendan Catholic Church’s SOS program volunteers in feeding those in need.…
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Seattle Seahawks face Atlanta at 1 :35 p.m. on Saturday | Cartoon
Seattle Seahawks face Atlanta at 1 :35 p.m. on Saturday | Cartoon for Jan. 13 - Frank Shiers
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Donald Trump is not qualified to lead and neither are his cabinet appointees | Letter
Donald Trump has nominated fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder to lead the Labor Department. This is a bad choice…
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New Year’s Resolutions for 2017: less sugar and a recycling reset
It’s that time of the year when thoughts turn to renewal and fresh starts. For a greener 2017,…
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Transportation agenda doesn’t meet our needs | Letter
You reported on the recent meeting of our elected officials on eastside transportation concerns. A conclusion was reached…
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King County’s priorities | Cartoon
King County’s priorities | Cartoon for Jan. 12 - Frank Shiers
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Full funding for public education | Cartoon
Full funding for public education | Cartoon for Jan. 10 - Frank Shiers
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DelBene can make a difference on the Ways and Means Committee | Letter
A representative who believes: “We need an economy that works for everyone,” is just what we need in…
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Gas is going up a penny a day | Letter
Isn’t it amazing how the price of gas has gone up a penny a day since the first…
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Because of Sound Transit, my car tabs have almost tripled! | Cartoon
Because of Sound Transit, my car tabs have almost tripled! | Cartoon for Dec. 9 - Frank Shiers
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Ray Conner leaves our region a better place | Gregoire
When Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Ray Conner recently announced his decision to retire at the end of next…
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Fight over Planned Parenthood could just be starting | Cornfield
A politically contentious investigation by Congressional Republicans into the practices of Planned Parenthood and procuring of fetal tissue…
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Want a bite of this peach? | Cartoon
Want a bite of this peach? | Cartoon for Dec. 30 - Frank Shiers
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Retirement incomes not rising as fast as the cost of government | Letter
State and Federal retirement incomes have been reduced to less than one percent yet the cost of government…
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Husky tradition is in Kirkland and my DNA | Editorial
The University of Washington football team returns to the national stage tomorrow to face undefeated Alabama during the…
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Trumpification of Saint Edward State Park | Letter
The privatization of a public state park makes me feel sick. Parks used to be about enjoying nature.