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Send letters and e-mails to support bringing retired space shuttle to Seattle’s Museum of Flight

Have you ever been a part of something that changed history? The name of NASA’s first space shuttle,…

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Changing a light bulb to see the gap between old and new Maple Valley | Ryan Ryals

Just to warn you up front, we’re talking about “change” again this week. Fortunately, it’s not the Obama-hugger…

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Notes from the Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council

The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council held its regular monthly meeting Nov. 1. The major topic discussed…

Opinion

Finding the road to an economic recovery | Ryan Ryals

The recession is over! Yay! Well, at least according to economists, it is. If you read the news…

Opinion

Voters choose gridlock in 2010 midterms | Andrew Villeneuve

Demonstrating their frustration with the slow pace of the economic recovery, voters across Washington State and America unwittingly…

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Hope for conservation funding approval for area between Maple Valley and Black Diamond

I am writing regarding significant grant funding that may be awarded to our community if Congress votes to…

Opinion

Change starts with ourselves | Ryan Ryals

I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that this election is over. Patty Murray and Dino Rossi…

Opinion

Don’t be swayed by the political attack ads on TV | Andrew Villeneuve

The final hours of the 2010 midterms are upon us. As field teams rev up their get-out-the-vote efforts…

Opinion

None of the above a good choice | Brian Beckley

I've been a political junkie for more than 20 years. But this year is trying my patience. This…

Opinion

The fine art of being wrong | Gretchen Leigh

I declared to my daughter at the beginning of the school year I was not going to 10th…

Niki Olsen

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Youth Summit Conference 2010 looks at leadership | Letter

Thursday Oct. 21, at an open invitation of the Social Outreach Committee of Kent United Methodist Church community…

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David Tracy best choice for King County district court | Letter

I wish to encourage voters to join me in electing David Tracy for Judge, King County District Court…

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Vote for Matt Williams for King County District Court judge | Letter

I first met Matt Williams when I was a Seattle University law student. He not only taught me…

Opinion

Uncovering the real words behind political speak | Ryan Ryals

The trickiest part about hearing our elected officials say “we need new taxes for public safety” is that…

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Matt Williams most qualified to be King County District Court judge | Letter

Matt Williams is the most qualified candidate for King County District Court Judge who shares the values of…

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Deceptive funding of attack ads should cause voters to think | Letter

As sure as rain comes in October we all begin to receive the political hit ads in the…

Opinion

I-1053 helps Olympia make tax increases a last resort | Tim Eyman

Three times the voters have approved initiatives requiring either a two-thirds vote of the Legislature or a majority…

Opinion

Stop greed: Vote no on corporate initiatives | Andrew Villenuve

This autumn, Washington voters are facing what seems like a record number of initiatives. Five of these measures…

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Time for change in the 47th Legislative District | Letter

On Nov. 2 one of the most critical elections of our history will take place. It is so…

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Mother supports Pat Sullivan for another term in State House | Letter

As a mother of three children, I support Pat Sullivan for state representative because I want the candidate…