The school year is coming to an end.Over the past nine months, I have written about ways to improve Washington state’s schools, and this article… Continue reading
I love Kent. I guess I love Kent, because of my nose.I have been privileged to visit people living in their home countries all over… Continue reading
On Saturday night, we’ve got the Rat City Rollergirls paying a call to the Kent ShoWare Center. I’m sure it will be action-packed, as these… Continue reading
It’s time again for the good old Farmer’s Market in Kent. We can reminisce once again of the days gone by when farmers in the… Continue reading
I was talking to a kindergarten teacher recently. She showed me a book that they use. In that book, they talk about slavery. I’m not… Continue reading
In the current difficult economic environment we hear statistics every day about unemployment rates, programs being cut, and some elements of our social safety net… Continue reading
I recently read a news story that stated Washington was lagging behind in its use of biofuels – the gas that has a certain percentage… Continue reading
A lady approached me in church before Veteran’s Day last year and asked if I thought that it was appropriate for her to stand when all the veterans were recognized who had served and gave themselves to their country.
My answer was, “Of course, if anyone stands it should be you.”
I have said this before and I am sure I will say it again, but in this context, it certainly bears repeating: I am not… Continue reading
A woman was once arrested and charged with second-degree assault for throwing a slice of cheese pizza at an umpire during a Little League baseball… Continue reading
Nearly all of us have been impacted in some way by cancer. Either we have lost someone, have cheered on friends and family who have… Continue reading
I’ll admit it. I love music. My favorites are Western swing, Country and Western, and early Rock and Roll. I grew up with the delicious… Continue reading
The Kent City Council conducted three town hall meetings over the last several months to provide the opportunity for residents to speak directly with their… Continue reading
Like most teenagers, I couldn’t wait to get out of high school.And though today when I look back on my days at Whitney Point Central… Continue reading
The Legislature recently adjourned the 2009 session and passed a responsible budget during one of the toughest economic times the state, and those who live… Continue reading
I’ll admit it. I love music. My favorites are Western swing, Country and Western, and early Rock and Roll. I grew up with the delicious… Continue reading
I’m sitting here in my office, it’s mid-May, and there is a downpour beating against my windows.If I was struck with sudden memory loss, I’d… Continue reading
Washington is a no-fault divorce state, which means that no one is at fault when a marriage ends.It is hard to believe that no one… Continue reading
As I am writing this, we’ve just learned King County has been hit with its first suspected cases of swine flu. Several schools in the… Continue reading
