The last three weeks in the life of the city of Burien have been full of both joy and sadness. Joy because we are moving forward with a new City Council and a new City Manager. Because of this there is a new feeling of openness and…MORE
Opinion
Small business owners have their say
Wed, 01/25/06
Small business owners are usually too busy to take time from their busy and hectic schedules to decide on a comprehensive message to relay to their elected officials in Olympia. But last fall they did just that at two Small Business Conferences…MORE
Back to the Ballard Bowl
Wed, 01/25/06
On the final Friday of 2005, a rare break in the clouds drew a small crowd of skateboarders to the newly opened Ballard Commons Park, where the concrete in the new skate bowl was almost dry. Squeegees and towels quickly removed the remaining…MORE
A monorail-free city
Wed, 01/25/06
During the last year of the existence of the Seattle Monorail Project, we continually heard how outrageously expensive the idea was and, unfortunately, due to the total mismanagement of Joel Horn and Tom Weeks, there was truth in the argument.…MORE
Welcome, Loyal Heights
Wed, 01/25/06
The Loyal Heights Community Council was recently given official status as a neighborhood group.
MOREFinance our schools
Wed, 01/18/06
With the Washington Legislature into the second week of its even-year 60 day session, one of the main topics is the test that must be passed to graduate, the WASL or Washington Assessment of Student Learning.
We have said before that one…MORE
Use caution, legislators
Wed, 01/11/06
As the Washington State Legislature entered its even-year, short 60-day session, the time has come for our lawmakers to distinguish themselves as leaders and not simply an egotistical mob bent on self-preservation.
But that does not mean…MORE
Bringing back Merry Christmas
Wed, 01/11/06
I didn't think I'd get embroiled in this holiday's controversy de jour, the recoil against the politically correct "season's greetings". I'm not often in the politically correct camp.
MORECaps on nonprofits a bad idea
Wed, 01/04/06
"How much is too much?" More specifically, what is "Excess Surplus?"
That's the question state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is wrestling with, and it may work its way into legislation when lawmakers descend upon Olympia.
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Moving on up to Burien Elks
Wed, 01/04/06
The Robinson Newspapers’ offices are moving to the Burien Elks Club building this month and it has a special significance to me.
The BPOE has held a warm spot in my heart for a long time.
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