Opinion - Sammamish Reporter

Free trade could help lift us out of current economic mire

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

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

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

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.