Opinion/Letters Stories - East King County

Priority wrong on fireworks display

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Time for Walter Backstrom to see some other colors

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Using pervious concrete long overdue in Bellevue

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Democrats need to unite behind Constantine

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Limits needed on wakesurfing

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Teacher-librarian important these days

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Today's health-care system doesn't work

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Conservatives need a new slogan

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Tolerance needed on abortion issue

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Smaller doesn't mean no government

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Democrats fall behind

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

A KING 5 poll of the King County Executive race shows that Susan Hutchison, the former news anchor, is still riding high on her massive name recognition advantage.

No gas station

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

A gas station? Please say it ain’t so! Over a decade ago, many Issaquah residents questioned the wisdom of building an urban village upon densely forested hillsides that were riddled with wetlands and abutted the county’s rural border.

Sad day for Freed House

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

It is with deep sadness, frustration and overall bewilderment that I write.

Gun and pillow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

No economic plan

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Without significant change in economic policies, Sammamish will not be able to maintain and develop infrastructure, provide adequate levels of service, and protect the value of Sammamish properties and homes. Here are the facts.

Lights not right for Beaver Lake Park

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Regarding the Beaver Lake Master Plan: I am opposed to the redevelopment of the sports fields and would like to see this area converted to passive use, i.e. native trees, shrubs and flowers, interpretive trails, ecology exhibits and passive recreation.

Know the facts about birth control

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

On Saturday, June 6, groups from “The Pill Kills” all over the United States protested outside of various Planned Parenthood clinics, pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and other family planning facilities.

Drivers exhibit total selfishness

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Driving to work last week I witnessed a near tragedy directly ahead of me on 405 south in Bellevue.

Encouraged by annexation meetings

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

As the issue of annexation works its way to the November ballot, I am impressed by the citize

Annexation will worsen financial challenges

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

The recent action taken by Kirkland Council at their last meeting was to identify which services are es

Sports hike fair price to pay

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

My response to those parents who question the hike rate for the pay-to-play is simple.

Prostitution not victimless crime

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

I’d like to direct Jared, author of the June 10 opinion piece “Legalize prostitution?” to the article, “Why Do Men Buy Sex?” in the most recent Scientific American Mind. Based on current social science research, the authors present

Hiked sports fees to result in inequities

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

I have had children in the Lake Washington School District for 24 years with two still in Junior High.

Council’s clandestine operations continues

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Last night’s Boundary Review Board revealed a very disturbing practice the Council uses to get what they want, that of allowing individual Councilmembers

Reporter cover in poor taste

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

My husband and I both think that the cover of the June 10 issue of the Reporter was in extremely poor taste

Libraries, librarians are essential resources

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Libraries, librarians are essential resources

Dave Myerson for School Board

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Dave Myerson, a longtime Island resident and a parent in the MISD, represents the concerns and ideas that many parents share. He has the insight, experience and passion to bring about change, which will culminate in improved education in the MISD. I look forward to a revamped math education, as I have seen too much experiment with “New Math” with my children. Dave Myerson is committed to the MISD’s 2020 Vision to ensure that our students have the skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. Please visit Dave Myerson’s Web site at www.dave4mi.com to learn more and vote with me for Dave!

Clarke Beach trash

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

I go to Lakeridge Elementary, and I’m in second grade. At my school, we have a project called the Giraffe Club. The Giraffe Club is a program to help your community. I chose to up clean Clarke Beach two times. I packed a shovel, a pair of gloves, and a couple of bags. When I went to Clarke Beach, there was way too much trash there!

Voting is a right, not a requirement

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Health care needs some major repair

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Balanced coverage?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Democrats need to unite behind Constantine

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Sotomayor not fit to be a judge

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Candidates filled with empty cliches

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

A big thanks to the city permit personnel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Robinson’s whining getting tired and old

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Judge Sotomayor has wealth of experience

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Democrats fall behind

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

A KING 5 poll of the King County Executive race shows that Susan Hutchison, the former news anchor, is still riding high on her massive name recognition advantage.

No gas station

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Sad day for Freed House

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

It is with deep sadness, frustration and overall bewilderment that I write.

Gun and pillow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

No economic plan

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Lights not right for Beaver Lake Park

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Know the facts about birth control

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

Sammamish: Proposal to buy library site is a smart move

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:19 PDT

I have to respond to John Burg’s accusatory letter in a recent newspaper publication where he scolds our Sammamish City Council of ‘rolling over to the King County Library District for $5 Million to buy the existing library ... ’ I am concerned his easy misconception of the situation is shared by others and will interfere with the ability of Sammamish residents to make an educated decision when voting on the bond proposal in November.

Huge turnout for bike rodeo

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:15:20 PDT

We just wanted to thank everyone that came to the Tanner Jeans Memorial Bike Safety Rodeo this past weekend. We had our largest turnout ever — rough estimates suggest that over 2,500 people came through the rodeo.