No Saturday mail beats another price increase
March 11, 2010
The United States Postal Service is projecting a $7 billion loss this year, and the picture looks even bleaker in the coming decade. Cutting Saturday delivery is a controversial cost-saving proposal for many. It shouldn’t be.
Letters, March 10
March 10, 2010
Adopt standards for new hotel, but keep it north of I-90
The North Bend City Council should separate the controversy regarding a new hotel into two simple questions: first, what should a new hotel look like? Second, where should we build it?
Voters need to put Legislature back on a leash
March 9, 2010
NEW — 3:23 p.m. March 10, 2010
By Tim Eyman
I was disrespectful of Governor Gregoire when she signed Senate Bill 6130, gutting voter-approved Initiative 960.
Fight compassion fatigue to help Chile quake victims
March 3, 2010
NEW — 1:30 p.m. March 3, 2010
The victims of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Feb. 27 face an added danger beyond crumbling buildings or their need for food, water and medical care. That danger is compassion fatigue.
Letters, March 3
March 3, 2010
North Bend hotel
Don’t ‘choose and pick’ a hotel
It’s time to realize community center plans
February 25, 2010
NEW — 10:00 a.m. Feb. 25, 2010
By Matt Larson, Snoqualmie Mayor
More than 15 years ago, the City of Snoqualmie started planning for a place for the community to play — a place where individuals could stay fit, children could learn and families could enjoy healthy activities together. That plan is about to come to fruition with the finalization of an agreement with the YMCA of Greater Seattle to operate a community center in Snoqualmie.
School tax change bill bears consideration
February 25, 2010
A proposal in the state Senate to shift local levy taxes to the state to pay for education has the seed of good public policy, but must be explored further. The Legislature must consider the effects on individual school districts.
Letters, Feb. 25
February 25, 2010
Integrity critical to children’s upbringing
Letters, Feb. 18
February 18, 2010
YMCA versus business
One day in 1994, I came out of the Safeway on 228th Southeast Street wearing my normal management outfit of a dark blazer, necktie and gray or tan slacks, and on my way to my car, I happened to walk toward a parked car.
State budget challenges both sides of the aisle
February 18, 2010
In a better world, Republicans would be right on opposing the Democratic-controlled Legislature’s effort to relax Initiative 960’s requirement of a two-thirds majority in the state Legislature to raise taxes.
