Opinion/Letters Stories - East King County

State needs Bennett in the Senate

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Vote for our interests – not yours

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Light rail noise is real for us

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Column a beacon of sanity

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

As a country, we need to look in the mirror

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Hebert got it right on health care

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

East Link backers beware

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Council right on light rail route

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Bring the signs down

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Now that the primary election is over and the top-two winners have been chosen for November, the sad vestiges of the campaigns linger on.

Back in the day

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

I appreciate Ms. Barbara Raabe remembering me from my time as mayor back in the 1990s ("Same old story," The Reporter, Aug. 27), but my recollection differs somewhat from hers. Maybe because my viewpoint is/was different.

Condescending councilor

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

The winner of the Most Condescending Speech of the Month award goes to Issaquah councilmember Tola Marts.

Same old story

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

The area now known as The Issaquah Highlands was known as Grand Ridge, an untouched forest with trails and much wildlife.

Of mutual benefit

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Port Blakely welcomes and encourages open and honest discussion about the future of the Issaquah Highlands community. But we are concerned as the conversation appears to have taken a misguided turn.

Hold the phone

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

The Sammamish Planning Commission asked the staff for a number of things to fix the ordinance, but the staff couldn’t find the time to comply with the requests due to workload and a lack of resources

A history lesson on the Issaquah Highlands

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Judd Kirk was the representative for Port Blakely then, so it does not surprise me now that he is still pushing for the most density in this former bucolic area.

Not a ruined landscape

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Highlanders raise up

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Today I am full of pride and disappointment.

Clear message from the Highlands

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Our community showed up in overwhelming force to communicate a clear message to the city council.

Pharmacy services could be severely limited

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Utilities not an entitlement

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Watkins should represent 1st District

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

The most successful retirement program

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Marina Park is a public park

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Murray falls short in many ways

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Leonid Milkin found knife used to murder family

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Taken to the Dump by City of Kirkland

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Pharmacy services could be severely limited

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Utilities not an entitlement

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Watkins should represent 1st District

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

The most successful retirement program

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Marina Park is a public park

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Murray falls short in many ways

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Leonid Milkin found knife used to murder family

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Taken to the Dump by City of Kirkland

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Intersection should be reconfigured at 40th and 86th

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

With classes resuming at the high school and the Boys and Girls Club open, I am wondering if city officials will be re-configuring the traffic light at the intersection of S.E. 40th Street and 86th Avenue S.E. Unless some changes are forthcoming, that intersection will become a major bottleneck and a danger to both drivers and pedestrians.

Full park-and-ride lot forces choices

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Elect Peter Dunbar

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Is there a doctor in the house? Unfortunately, the answer is no in the Washington State House of Representatives. Dr. Peter Dunbar would be a most welcome addition, and I support his candidacy. As a physician assistant (PA), I met Peter when he and I practiced medicine together at Harborview Medical Center. From my first meeting with him, I saw a doctor with compassion, leadership, creativity and the ability to bring people together.

Island Crest Way crosswalk

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

I have just finished reading an article in the Mercer Island Quarterly regarding residential roadway resurfacing projects. My concern is the crosswalk at Island Crest Way and 42nd Street. I have lived on Mercer Island for 22 years, in three different homes. I understand the traffic here. Now that we live close to MIHS, our kids can walk to school if they can survive getting across ICW.

Mercer Island Park and Ride parking relief suggestion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

This is a suggestion for alleviating a little of the local usage problem at the park and ride lot on the Island. It was used by the city of Orinda some years ago to save some space for local users of the transit system.

Thanks for the public record forum at CCMV

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

I appreciate becoming educated about the Public Records and Open Meetings law by the Coalition for Open Government (with the support of the League of Women Voters and the Seattle Times) last Wednesday right here at our Community Center.

Dancin’ at the Boys & Girls Club

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

Mercer Island Special Olympic athletes, coaches and parents are pleased to thank Blair Rassmussen and the Boys and Girls Club for opening their door to our program. We started our season off with a “Hoe Down” dance and had a blast at the new facility. Even though the outside temperature was nearing 100 degrees, we stayed cool inside the air-conditioned rooms.

Save lives and save Mary Wayte Pool

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:14 PDT

I am deeply saddened by the news of six teens in Louisiana who died trying to rescue another teen from drowning. None of them knew how to swim! Our local news often reports needless drownings in our beautiful lakes and rivers.

Goodman misleading with campaign mailer

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

You’re in good hands with Aegis Living

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Cartoon paints bad picture of Gregoire

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

I take exception to your editorial cartoon in the Aug. 13 edition portraying a gloating Gov. Christine Gregoire in a carriage consisting apparently of ill-gotten taxpayers’ money.

Rotary says thanks

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

The Rotary Club of Sammamish would like to publicly acknowledge the exceptional support from Sammamish area businesses and individuals for Rotary’s 7th annual 2010 Challenge Race.

Bring the signs down

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Now that the primary election is over and the top-two winners have been chosen for November, the sad vestiges of the campaigns linger on.

Back in the day

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Condescending councilor

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

The winner of the Most Condescending Speech of the Month award goes to Issaquah councilmember Tola Marts.

Hold the phone

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Of mutual benefit

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Port Blakely welcomes and encourages open and honest discussion about the future of the Issaquah Highlands community. But we are concerned as the conversation appears to have taken a misguided turn.

Cell out

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Now we have cell tower standards which codify corporate insensitivity to the impact they have on neighborhoods, stamped with the approval of our elected representatives.

A history lesson on the Issaquah Highlands

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Judd Kirk was the representative for Port Blakely then, so it does not surprise me now that he is still pushing for the most density in this former bucolic area.

Not a ruined landscape

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Highlanders raise up

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Today I am full of pride and disappointment.

Neighborhood needed turn lane

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Bob Edwards’ August 25 column asked a very pointed question: Why is there a dedicated left turn lane northbound at Bendigo Boulevard and West Park Street?

Shirley's family gives thanks for support during tough time

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Lower Valley seniors are bowling, too

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Keeping our schools safe

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

While the basic purpose of our schools is student learning, the safety and well-being of our students will always be of highest priority.

Tree cutting hurts North Bend’s image

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Take a look at the destruction that is occuring to the beautiful old tree at Maloney Grove in North Bend.

Support for Spring

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Fifth District candidates for the state legislature profess support for legislation favoring small business. But only David Spring has been a participant in action to actually achieve tax relief for start-up struggling small businesses to help them succeed.

Casino concerts are still noise

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:06:15 PDT

Yep, the noise my good neighbor emits across the Snoqualmie Valley can still be heard loud and clear in my backyard. The clatter persists to encircle me in my front yard. The din my good neighbor turns out still pulsates through my closed windows four out of seven nights a week.