Opinion Stories - East King County

“Do you support President Obama’s plans for change

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Don't confuse conservatism with anarchy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Debra C. Ronnholm | Instructions not included, Lessons in discipline learned from the classroom

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Editorial | Phil Noble: His leadership made Bellevue a better place

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Patty Luzzi | How to kill your marriage

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Op-Ed | Drawing ACES – for a new, clean energy economy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

John Carlson | A chance to change King County

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Editorial | Success for Bellevue schools

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

One nation - all of us

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Electric cars sparking interest

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Free trade could help lift us out of current economic mire

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not be forgotten is the vital role free trade plays in growing our economy and creating jobs.

Automatic voter registration: an idea whose time has come

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Voting shouldn’t be hard. That simple four word sentence is a complaint I repeatedly hear from people when I ask them about participating in our state and our country’s democratic process.

Habitat, for Humanity

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

There’s this great sandwich place a few blocks from my office where I go a couple of times a week. You probably know it - it’s one of those big chain places that I try to avoid when I can, but hey, they make a great feed.

We need a new way of moving

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Most people experience some frustration with the Puget Sound region’s sluggish response to its transportation problems. Recently, both voters and leaders have been split on whether to invest in roads or in transit.

Gun crazy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

The NRA’s well-financed and fervent lobbying continues to guarantee liberal access to not just sporting rifles, but semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns, which are made regularly available to children, felons, and people with mental illnesses.

Should breastfeeding mothers be given more flexibi

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Editor's Note: Doin' the Duck Dash

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

I was feeling just ducky last week.

Street Pulse

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Letter to the editor: Where were the reporters

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Letter to the editor: Athletic fee increases will cause student disparity

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Letter to the editor: Changing the way Americans think about healthcare

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Letter to the editor: The three worst court cases

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Editorial: Fed up with big banks? Join a credit union

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Cartoon of the week

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

Inside Politics: Candidates enter the ring

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:30 PDT

They’re off and running — and there won’t be a lack of candidates ringing your doorbell.

Island Forum | Boys & Girls Club PEAK project is celebration of community

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

On June 29, the Mercer Island community broke ground on the Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club PEAK project being built on the North Mercer High School Campus — not a few individuals or one organization, but the Mercer Island community.

Using pervious concrete long overdue

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Island Forum | Youth Theatre Northwest future is secure: a victory for MI

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

I am writing to share good news. For 25 years, Youth Theatre Northwest has been Mercer Island’s premiere, nonprofit, performing arts center. YTN has served tens of thousands of children and produced hundreds of theatrical productions. Last winter, the economic recession and a resulting decline in revenues threatened to end our legacy as the theater came very close to the brink of closure. In response, the theater launched a “Save YTN” campaign and the immediate support of many emergency donors kept our theater doors open through spring. After a momentous vote in the chambers of Mercer Island City Hall, our legacy has been secured for the future. On Monday, June 15, the City Council approved a historic allocation of $37,000 to the Theatre’s Emergency Appeal. This is not only a cause for celebration among our young students and their families, but a victory for the entire community.

Editorial | Immeasurable impact

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

What a gift to have had a pair like Mace and Janet Brady teaching in our schools. Both are skilled and highly educated teachers with a good measure of practical experience. They not only brought their passion for education into the classroom, but to their fellow teachers and staff. Each worked in different schools in the district and in many roles. A sample: For a time, Janet Brady worked with special education students, and Mace Brady took part in the extensive planning for the remodeling of Islander Middle School in the early 1980s. As a part of the Mercer Island School District team, they served on a myriad of committees and projects; celebrated the bonds they have with their fellow educators; and always went the extra mile to reach out to students and their parents — whether or not it was at school or an impromptu conference at QFC.

Editorial | No ordinary grads here

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Last week, another crop of young people, carefully nurtured and always anguished over, are done with an important phase of their lives.

Should local and state governments spend less mone

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

John Carlson | Why burglaries are on the rise in King County

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Are you satisfied with the candidates running for

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Bill Christianson | Derby Days: A can't-miss extravaganza

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

John Carlson | Who's to blame when kids fail

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Andrew Villeneuve | Voting shouldn't be this hard

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Andrew Villeneuve | Fed up with banks? Time to join a credit union

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Carlson: New executive has a chance to change, fix King County

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Editorial: Be smart, don't drink and drive

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Gun-toting juveniles need to face stiffer consequences

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Free trade could help lift us out of current economic mire

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not be forgotten is the vital role free trade plays in growing our economy and creating jobs.

Automatic voter registration: an idea whose time has come

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Voting shouldn’t be hard. That simple four word sentence is a complaint I repeatedly hear from people when I ask them about participating in our state and our country’s democratic process.

Habitat, for Humanity

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

We need a new way of moving

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Gun crazy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Letters to the editor

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Voodoo Vets’ ‘Thriller’

Fall City Days a hit

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Each year, I am continually amazed at how we pull off this one-day “extravaganza.” This is my chance to thank our committee members and community.

Free trade could help beat the recession

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

As lawmakers continue to debate solutions to revive our ailing economy, a pillar of recovery that must not be forgotten is the vital role free trade plays in expanding our economy and creating jobs.

Letters to the editor

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

Library learning

Huge turnout for bike rodeo

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 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.

De-weeding: the fine art of digging the dirt

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:31 PDT

The spate of nice weather has enticed those of us, so inclined, to take various weapons in hand and attack our gardens.