Opinion
How bullies have adapted | Editorial
Bullies as a species haven’t really “evolved” in the sense that their essence has changed. Their basic behavior,…
Opinion
The necessity of melodrama on the opera stage | Guest commentary
I talked last week about how opera has changed because of television and filmed operas, but it also…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Letters to the Editor
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council May 7 meeting summary | Letter
On Monday, May 7, the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVUAC) held its regular monthly meeting.
Opinion
Turning opera singers into actors | Guest commentary
This week I got to view another perspective of the magical work of theater.
Opinion
A unique gift for Mother’s Day | Editorial
Mother’s Day is practically on top of us. Around Easter I realized someone would have to come up…
Letters to the Editor
Solutions for Puget Sound Energy during storms | Letter
I recently listened to the sounds of rasping saws from a neighboring house as they brought down tree…
Opinion
Appreciating our teachers | Guest commentary
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and I want to encourage each of you to take some…
Opinion
Need for clarity on state law concerning medical marijuana | Editorial
Albert Einstein once said nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the…
Opinion
How the music is the key to an opera story | Guest commentary
Lately I have been talking about how the opera is all about telling a story. Well there is…
Opinion
Bringing change to education | Guest commentary
I taught in the seemingly similar, yet immensely different, English culture for the duration of a full school…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
The editorial cartoon of the week Frank Shiers, Jr.
Opinion
How medical marijuana can make men cry | Guest commentary
I’ve always known that medical marijuana is an emotionally charged issue. But I never expected to see a…
Opinion
Looking for Main Street | Editorial
The squabble over zoning and land use is actually a debate over the different visions people have for…
Opinion
The silly things opera singers do to rehearse | Guest commentary
Some of you might be wondering where the people of the Seattle Opera rehearse. Well, it’s no big…
Opinion
Editorial | Majority rule, the Supreme Court and tyranny | Dennis Box
Groupthink – the word has popped up quite often recently.
Opinion
Revealing the true side of the opera world | Guest commentary
Some people think that the opera is just like a cartoon — a big lady with two long…
Opinion
Sustainability of state budget remains in question | Guest commentary
Now that the fog has lifted from the three special sessions in November/December, March and April, and the…