The sudden and as yet unexplained death of our daughter, Betsey Hughes, has given new focus to our family’s concern…
Following the tragic deaths of four Lakewood police officers, Renninger, Owens, Griswold and Richards, Seattle’s Officer Brenton and Pierce County…
At about this time last year, I wrote that “Predictions can be perilous,” and went on to make four of them anyway about what I thought would happen in 2009. Let’s see what happened.
Proving that last summer’s opening of Central Link was merely the beginning of a new era, Sound Transit has extended light rail into SeaTac.
Times are tough for everyone, but those hit hardest are not alone in the fight. Whether it’s during the holidays…
Do you remember the tons of snow we had last December? I recall our family built four “snow people” on…
Not long ago, we celebrated the beloved tradition of Thanksgiving. With great preparation and anticipation, this treasured holiday brought tastes…
To each his — and her — own.
Sure, business is booming at bikini-barista espresso stands, but that doesn’t necessarily mean success to me.
Money rolling in may pad the old bank account. However, how does one feel about themselves at the end of the day? Was it all worth it, did you put in your maximum effort, really make a difference out there in the world — or your world?
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but we should be thankful every day for family, friends and our local police officers…
It is intriguing to have such friends as Smitty, Yary. Rorry and Gracy.
Smitty just completed a distinguished career as a metropolitan daily newspaper sportswriter, Yary has completed an internship as a sous chef in a small hotel in Spain, Rorry is on his way to Peru on a medical mission and Gracy continues her efforts to keep the wellness program on track at the Northshore Senior Center.
I can feel my feet again, and No. 1-ranked Bothell High football is feeling confident as the Cougars roll through the state playoffs.
Within days of last November’s election, stories throughout the media began comparing Barack Obama to Franklin D. Roosevelt. The FDR era transformed people’s relationship to the federal government by greatly expanding its role in their lives. Would President Obama, his party armed with big majorities in both houses of Congress, do the same?
On Wednesday, we gather to celebrate and honor the great courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. It is because of their sacrifice that we can safely enjoy the freedoms our great country offers. It is because of their unmatched commitment that America can remain a beacon for democracy and freedom throughout the world.
On Feb. 9, residents of the Northshore School District will be asked to consider three ballot measures to support student learning in our local public schools. If approved, it is projected that these three measures would maintain a level tax rate of $4.07 per $1,000 of assessed value for Northshore property owners over the next four years.
When Jennifer Dunn first ran for public office, many people scoffed. Her previous job was running a political party, which…
I just finished reading the responses to my column, specifically the one about teens roaming free that I wrote about two months ago, one of which cautioned the editor to be careful of what went in the paper.
That didn’t take long, did it? Less than two months after the dust settled from the primary in August, it’s…
My husband, Don, and I set out to ride Seattle’s light rail recently. We drove south on Interstate 405 and…
It had all the trappings of a ritual played out many times over, with a bit of a twist for 2009. It was the pre-Spaghetti Bowl appearance at the local Kiwanis Club breakfast for Bothell High football coach Tom Bainter and his rival at Inglemoor High, the seasoned veteran Frank Naish.
