Opinion

To extend or not to extend the first time homebuyers’ tax credit, that is the debate facing congress right now. Some say that the $8000 tax credit is boosting the real estate market, an enormously important part of our economy, whereas others say…MORE

All the hocus-pocus political heat of the Nov. 3 election dust is settling down as faithful residents and volunteers pick up the pieces with a sigh of relief -- "Finally, It's over."

Isn't it amazing how a healthy community can recover…MORE

Imagine being a mother of a newborn child and being told that your child is lactose intolerant.

The doctor says to take the child off of your breast milk and regular formula because he or she is "lactose intolerant" or that your breast…MORE

Meet Dave Snowdy,

He is known in these parts as "Biker Dave."

He was born and raised in Denver, but has lived in Burien for 27 years and loves it but could do with a little less rain because wet weather makes his right foot throb…MORE

By State Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles

Ed. Note: This was originally sent as an email by the Approve Referendum 71 campaign.

Last legislative session I proudly voted for Senate Bill 5688 – ensuring that all Washington families would be…MORE

Is there an addiction in North America that is more powerful than either drugs or alcohol?

I think there is. I searched Google for definitions of “Addiction,” and I found several that seem to apply to a far more universal, and perhaps…MORE

In King County, there are over 35 police departments, the Sheriff, plus our state, federal, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Together, we are collectively sworn to protect over 1.8 million citizens.

We meet monthly as partners in this…MORE

The race for King County Executive is supposed to be non-partisan. But it has clearly become a contest between both parties, underscored by Susan Hutchison's ardent denials of her affiliation with the Republican camp.

There is nothing…MORE

I had no idea there were any horses in Burien but somebody told me of one tucked into a corral in a cul- de-sac up near Lake Burien.

So I talked Elsbeth into driving around till we found him. It was a horse all right, standing alongside a…MORE

To quote Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, “[Government entitlements] have become the worst sort of fool's bargain—at least for everyone but the politicians who take credit for handing out money to a pliant population.”

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