Recently, the Associated Press reported that hundreds of New York City public school teachers accused of offenses ranging from insubordination to sexual misconduct are being… Continue reading
I was disappointed to learn the Social Security Administration has, or is about to, sign a lease for the top floor of the new building… Continue reading
The longer I stick around journalism, the more I hear the phrase “left wing, liberal media.”I heard that phrase bandied about in regard to me… Continue reading
The July 25 Kent Reporter ran a quote from someone you may have never heard of: Arnold Glashow.The quote: "An idea not coupled with action… Continue reading
In a baseball game, you have two teams and an umpire.The umpire is like the police. He enforces the rules, and he keeps the peace.I… Continue reading
First of all, I would like to thank the community for the warm and wonderful welcome that I have received since I returned to the… Continue reading
I have always been something of a space case, I suppose. When I was younger, on one of the court-ordered visitations to Florida, my real… Continue reading
For most of us, planning is an essential part of our lives — what our family will eat for dinner, how we’ll pay the bills,… Continue reading
A lot of high-school memories revolve around sports.For better or worse, I am in that camp of former jocks. I ran track and cross country… Continue reading
By King County Councilmembers Bob Ferguson and Reagan Dunn. Information about the public hearing regarding King County's Open Space Preservation Act follows this column.Our region… Continue reading
In a surprise announcement that’s only heightened speculation about her mental status, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said over the July 4 weekend that she’s leaving… Continue reading
As you know, Michael Jackson died last week from an apparent heart attack. It is too early to tell what officially was the cause of… Continue reading
Ahhh, Fourth of July Weekend. Memorial Day kicks off the season and Labor Day closes it down, but the Fourth of July is a pure… Continue reading
As the nation continues its economic troubles, people are desperate for any and all discounts, deals and markdowns. My family is in the same lifeboat… Continue reading
In the past many years that I spent in the military serving in or being a part of Vietnam to Iraq, I have seen my… Continue reading
I was shocked this spring when I watched the disturbing video of a Sheriff’s deputy pushing and kicking a 15-year-old girl. Within hours, I had… Continue reading
Remember your first date? You really liked him. You had a great time. Heck, you thought he might even be the one.He promised to call… Continue reading
The time has finally come for the Class of 2009 to put down the books and pick up the mortarboards (those weird little flat hats… Continue reading
