Opinion

Correction: CSR Boatyard is the correct name of the boat yard in the Des Moines Marina. It was incorrectly identified in Earline Byers' column in the July 16 Times/News. Also Classic Yachats also is open at the marina. It was inadvertently left…MORE

We have known Norma Somers for over fifty years and last week I found that she once lived in downtown White Center.

At the time, the town was only about two blocks long but it was a busy crossroad. She was a young mother with two kids;…MORE

Soccer mom? Minivan? Entertainment center in a minivan? X-Box?

What do all these have in common? In countries where education surpasses us these terms may not even be understood. These terms all have to do with providing distractions…MORE

Highline High administrators apparently forgot to check the dusty subterranean school vaults for my PERMANENT RECORD so they let me judge senior culminating projects in May at my old alma mater.

Back in 1965, all I had to do is squeak…MORE

A whale of a tale

This picture is of one of the huge grey whales that made national headlines recently on a West Seattle beach at the Arroyos.

The whale was hauled to a secluded beach and cut up with the remains a banquet for animal…MORE

The other day my daughter was talking about her college options, brainstorming about the future, making plans. I looked up at this young woman of almost 15 and realized something: she is gone in three years. When did that happen? Thinking about…MORE

It started out "Independence Day," then became "July Fourth" and now it's just called "The 4th". It's not a wonder that many have lost touch with what the day really stands for.

But did we ever? Do any of us really understand the value of…MORE

When Gov. Chris Gregoire stepped into the ring with Mayor Mike McGinn June 3 to spar over tunnel costs, the smart money was already on the Gov. Her many previous bouts gave her the advantage, and she slugged away at the new mayor while hardly…MORE

Opinions abound on how much water you should drink as well as what acceptable sources of hydration are.

Elizabeth Quinn, M.S., an exercise physiologist, fitness consultant and health information content producer and editor, states: "It is…MORE

So, how’s that Fauntleroy road diet thingee workin’ for ya? You’d think that it was a complete failure if you attended a recent Seattle City Council Transportation Committee public hearing with me. At least that’s what several of those who…MORE