Opinion

That was a fine report on what has been done to help the “girls” and target their pimps.

“Prostitution is illegal for all parties involved…” But when are we going to hear one word about the third party engaged in the “illegal” business—the…MORE

A majority of parents and teachers in our state appear to be unhappy with our state standardized tests (Once known as the WASL, now the HSPE, etc.)

Several years ago when the students in the public schools were not showing adequate…MORE

If there is anything that reminds us of the beauty of nature it’s watching a magnificent, color-blazing sunset over Puget Sound.

Des Moines Marina seems to have a sunset fan club from all over too because carloads of people show up most…MORE

I was sitting on my enclosed patio last week, the warm sun teasing my aging body when it occurred to me that I’ve been very lucky. Lucky to be alive at 92 with no pain.

I use a walker to negotiate my way to the dinner table and a bathroom…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

I was supposed to share this particular story of mine weeks ago, but new things kept coming up that I just had to talk about 'right now.' So to my mother who instigated this whole event that I will be telling you about…MORE

By Sharon Hofstra Haugen (Editor’s Note: As the 1960 graduates of Burien’s Highline High School celebrate their milestone birthdays, Sharon Haugen looks back at the historic time in which they were born.)

This year the Highline/Mt. Rainier…MORE

For many recent weeks local golf addicts have been glued to the tube watching the world’s best professionals competing for honors on some of the world’s toughest golf courses.

As I have given up the game and joined the televised slicers…MORE

By Marjorie Young

One of our most popular pastimes, it appears, involves wishing for others to change. This futile activity takes up much of our time. Over the course of countless psychic readings, I have encountered it again and again……MORE

Yes, I've given in and am adding my name to the thousands of people sticking their noses into the (Kentucky) Savannah Dietrich sexual assault case. For those who don't know what's going on, here's my quick rundown, stripping away as much of the…MORE

The Burien City Staff is not really interested in getting correct and factual information about annexation to the public. This lack of effort on their part has contributed to the confusion on the issue of annexation. Citizens and voters can’t…MORE