Opinion

I knew Tom Stewart-- for one day.

Most of us had an image of the man who ruled Vashon Island at his huge farm called Misty Isle. He operated an empire of thousands of employees supplying millions of dollars of edibles to countless…MORE

This past week “US News and World Report,” a well respected weekly news magazine, brought out its list of the “Finest High Schools in the United States.” You can view this at http://www.usnews.com/highschools.

US News takes a more, in my…MORE

Ed. Note: This piece originally appeared in Tim Burgess' "City View" newsletter. Education has been in the news a lot lately. Seattle voters once again granted supplemental funding for our public schools by overwhelmingly approving two Seattle…MORE

Just mention the word "pit bull" and mothers grab their children, homeowners lock their gates, joggers cross to the other side of the street and insurance companies up their rates.

The pit bull is a canine that is built for survival, with…MORE

Meet Richard and Frances Bradford

They have been married for 70 years and it was actually love at first sight.

This Des Moines couple met on a blind date arranged by Richard's teenage pal who had designs on Frances that went awry…MORE

By State Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, 36th District

In 2007, 51 percent of Washington voters approved Tim Eyman’s Initiative 960.

The initiative has many provisions, but the provision that affects the legislature the most is a…MORE

Recently I had the opportunity to attend a conference hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on how to close the “Achievement Gap.” The African American Chamber of Commerce was also included in this meeting of about 200.

I must say…MORE

By Tim Burgess, Seattle City Council

Ed. Note: This piece originally appeared in Tim Burgess' "City View" newsletter.

Education has been in the news a lot lately.

Yesterday, Seattle voters once again granted supplemental…MORE

Clothing for women is much more exciting than clothing for men. I have always wondered why men continue to dress in the same business suits with ties completing the outfit when women have chosen to be freer in what they wear. There is no contest…MORE

“How can you know what is right for the world? By knowing what is right for your own life.” – Tao Teh Ching

If you or a loved one experience feelings of depression for short or long periods of time, you are familiar with its oppressively…MORE