Opinion
King County bus ad hitchhikes with the media | Andy Hobbs
An old ad for Pep cereal says that “the harder a wife works, the cuter she looks.” That…
Letters to the Editor
‘Toys of Joy’ shows spirit of holiday in helping others | Letter
With record lay-offs, home foreclosures and many families turning to public assistance; 2010 has been tough for many…
Opinion
Community is the answer to city’s collective efficacy | Ryan Ryals
I made it back to the Southcenter Mall again this past weekend (movie theater), and good news; no…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley councilman defends budget vote and addition of police officers | Letters
I am not surprised that Council member Linda Johnson opposed the Maple Valley City Council 2011 Budget on…
Opinion
Lame duck Congress morphs into sprinting cheetah | Andrew Villeneuve
Defying the conventional wisdom that they can’t accomplish anything significant during the last few weeks of an even-numbered…
Opinion
Options for affordable family entertainment and financial transformation at the King County Library
For many of us, holidays look better when they’re ahead of us, and not quite as appealing in…
Letters to the Editor
Education paramount duty of the state and governor’s budget does not properly fund basic education | Letter
According to the state Constitution, education is the "paramount" duty of the state. Court decisions have held this…
Letters to the Editor
The Lake Wilderness Country Club holiday lights food drive collects more than 500 pounds of food | Slide Show
The Lake Wilderness Country Club holiday lights food drive on Dec. 18 took place lights or no lights…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley City Council member questions the balance of the city budget | Letter
Monday night, Dec. 13, was the last Council meeting for 2010 and the last opportunity for our City…
Opinion
The changing landscape of the retail world | Ryan Ryals
The week after Christmas is usually one of my favorite weeks of the year. First, it means that…
Letters to the Editor
Save the Lake Wilderness Golf Course restaurant | Letter
I read with much sadness ( Dec. 10 edition) that the Lake Wilderness Golf Course restaurant may close…
Letters to the Editor
The Jerry Woods Holiday Fire Engine Food Drive collects more than 5,000 pounds of food | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety
The Jerry Woods Holiday Fire Engine Food Drive collected 5,351 pounds of food and $3348.28 in cash donations…
Opinion
Making almond roca candy a family affair | Living With Gleigh
I make about 30 pounds of almond roca every Christmas. It’s weighed and packaged in eight ounce treat…
Opinion
The terrible top 10 Christmas gifts from him to her | Dennis Box
In a previous column published in the Dec. 3 edition I pointed out the hopeless quest of finding…
Opinion
Breaking old habits to find the Great Awakening | Ryan Ryals
This Christmas Eve, hundreds of people in our towns will put on their Sunday best outfits for one…
Opinion
Filling a billion dollar black hole in the Washington state budget
Imagine figuring out your check book balance and suddenly realizing you are a little short, like about a…
Opinion
Important health care questions that need answers | Ryan Ryals
Get ready for a few more years of uncertainty. As you probably already know, a federal judge in…
Letters to the Editor
Pet food donations important during holiday season | Cat food supports many animals
'Tis the season for giving and donating. Please don't forget our furry friends. Donated pet food is critical…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond businesses keep Christmas traditions alive | Slide Show
The Black Diamond Bakery, Leih’s Gifts and The Silver Raven put their heads together this year to figure…
Opinion
Cutting Medicaid drug benefits is the wrong answer to the state’s budget questions | David Stone
For every one of us fortunate enough to have the security of employment and good medical insurance, there…