I was planning to write this week’s column about trudging around Ballard. Between participating in Metro’s Ballard InMotion program to reduce car trips and canvassing door to door to encourage folks to mail in their ballots, I’ve been logging a…MORE
Opinion
Psychic View: No Comparisons
Mon, 10/29/12
By Marjorie Young
It is almost certain to guarantee unhappiness when we constantly compare ourselves to others. Yet this is a tendency I encounter frequently among my clients and friends.
“I’ve always wanted to paint, but my sister…MORE
Statement against N.P. Prop. 1: Normandy Park levy lid lift is small plug in sinking financial ship
Mon, 10/29/12
By Stacia Jenkins Normandy Park CouncilmemberSPECIAL TO THE HIGHLINE TIMES
(Editor’s Note: A statement supporting Normandy Park’s property tax levy lid lift (Proposition 1) was published in the Oct. 26 print issue. It is also online at www…MORE
There’s help out there for messy people
Mon, 10/29/12
I don’t believe much in spooks or Halloween bad tricks that people say happen if we don’t pass out treats. Yet, for sometime now there’s strange stuff going on in my closets and file cabinets.
Yes sir-ree – every time I look the other way…MORE
Opinion: The pros and cons of annexation
Mon, 10/29/12
We asked a handful of White Center residents who have been active lobbying for or against Burien's proposed annexation of North Highline (residents can vote on this until Nov. 6) to send in their opinions.
What follows are (in no…MORE
Take Two #53: Campaign Ads and Subjective Truth
Mon, 10/29/12
By Kyra-lin Hom
Is anyone else out there sick and tired of campaign ads or this entire campaigning season for that matter? It's one thing to try and educate the voting public about extremely pressing political matters. It's another…MORE
21st Century Viking: Why McDermott Must Debate Bemis
Thu, 10/25/12
By Brian LeBlanc
There are some races in the upcoming election on November 6th that no one seems to be talking about. The 7th Congressional District race between 11-term incumbent Congressman Jim McDermott (D) and his challenger,…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Absolutely
Tue, 10/23/12
The principal wonders if the “Ellen” show has called yet. The teacher marvels at the power of what has been created. The freshman students are demanding the opportunity to do what juniors and seniors did last year. Hundreds lined up for the book…MORE
Op-Ed: City Budget addresses Human Services, but doesn’t go far enough
Tue, 10/23/12
by Elena Carter, Rachel Livengood, Zak Meyer, Claire Star and Kelsey Tyas
The authors are seniors at The Center School, a public high school located on the Seattle Center campus.
While the Presidential candidates are focused on…MORE
