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Lessons in positive thinking and your health | Gustafson

For most of my career as a dietitian and health counselor I have paid much attention to the…

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Cap-and-trade bill still gasping for political life | Cornfield

Cap-and-trade seemed dead and buried among the year’s fallen legislative ideas — until it wasn’t this week.

Don't forget to spit into the wind | Cartoon for May 16

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Don’t forget to spit into the wind | Cartoon

Don't forget to spit into the wind | Cartoon for May 16

I guess the rivers are really low | Cartoon for May 13

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I guess the rivers are really low | Cartoon

I guess the rivers are really low | Cartoon for May 13

Sen. Cyrus Habib

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Sen. Habib calls on Kelley to resign or be impeached

Sen. Cyrus Habib offered the following statement today calling for Troy Kelley’s resignation or impeachment as Washington State…

The shadow over the Seattle Seahawks off season | Cartoon for May 12

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The shadow over the Seattle Seahawks off season | Cartoon

The shadow over the Seattle Seahawks off season | Cartoon for May 12

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It didn’t take long to liquidate state auditor’s legacy | Cornfield

It took 207 days of campaigning through two elections in 2012 for Troy Xavier Kelley to secure the…

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Goodbye, child care costs … hello, college savings opportunities | Taylor

If you’re a working parent, you know firsthand about the difficulties of finding quality affordable care for your…

Resign: State Auditor Troy Kelley | Cartoon for May 5

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Resign: State Auditor Troy Kelley | Cartoon

Resign: State Auditor Troy Kelley | Cartoon for May 5

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Food and wine pairing made perfectly simple | Gustafson

You have guests over for dinner. You are confident about your cooking (or caterer) but less sure about…

Kirkland Police Department

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An afternoon with Kirkland police | Hoff

At 1 p.m. on a mellow Wednesday afternoon, I walked through the reflective glass doors of the Kirkland…

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State lawmakers up for raise in two years | Cornfield

State lawmakers are up for a raise in the next two years.

I am seeing a pattern ... | Cartoon for April 29

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I am seeing a pattern … | Cartoon

I am seeing a pattern here ... | Cartoon for April 29

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Not one plus size fits all | Gustafson

When it comes to treating weight problems, even experts believe that similar methods can be applied almost universally:…

The Kiwanis Club of Kirkland (KCK) is has announced the formation of the Kirkland Aktion Club.

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Kiwanis Club of Kirkland helps adults with disabilities by sponsoring Kirkland Aktion Club

After being officially chartered in January by Kiwanis International, the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland (KCK) is pleased to…

This is the special session | Cartoon for April 27

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This is the special session | Cartoon

This is the special session | Cartoon for April 27

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Legislature misses the chance to limit vaccine exemptions | Guest Column

The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) is extremely disappointed that state legislators have failed to pass legislation removing…

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After five years, consumers have embraced the Affordable Care Act | Guest Column

Since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law five years ago, Washingtonians have sent a powerful…

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Lawmakers can ensure opportunity for students, economic growth with STEM education investments | Guest Column

Innovative companies across the state such as Avista and Zulily have made Washington one of the leaders in…

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Majority of Washington voters won’t have a hand presidential primary | Cornfield

You know the quadrennial quandary in this state about how to make the presidential primary meaningful?