Opinion

By Zachariah Bryan Many may have missed Stan Boreson, “The King of Scandinavian Humor,” at this year’s SeafoodFest. That’s because Boreson, who has opened for the event for many years now, has retired.

“I’ve done it for 70 years,” Boreson…MORE

(Editor's Note: Here's the old column written when Cashman performed with ChoralSounds Northwest.) I hate Pat Cashman.

I know others will love to see the humorous radio-television personality this weekend at the Highline Performing Arts…MORE

(Editor’s Note: This column was written to preview Boreson’s appearance at a ChoralSounds Northwest Christmas concert.)

With all due respect to J.P. Patches, I was always a Stan Boreson kid.

Oh sure, during the commercials I might…MORE

Watching the garbage collection strike unfold is almost amusing save for the fact that it will eventually cost us all more money. Allowing trash to mount for a few days isn't that big of a deal. It is more of an annoying symbol of the…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

After reading last week's column, 'Dolling Up Sexy,' my boyfriend had the brilliant idea of doing the same children's toys now-and-then-compare-and-contrast but with the toys aimed for young boys. I'd love to take credit…MORE

By Marjorie Young

One of this column’s readers, Michael, wrote in with an interesting observation. While admiring the author Victor Frankl, Michael disputed his philosophy that ‘finding a meaningful existence’ was a certain key to…MORE

SCOTT, You have no idea how delighted I am to get your garden report and the pictures.

I want to show them to other members of our extended family. It was just great and my heart swells. I have been an advocate of gardens since I was a…MORE

By King County Sheriff Steve Strachan and King Council Councilwoman Julia Patterson Last July, shots rang out and chaos ensued. It was a shocking wake up call. Guns shots were fired by several different people at a car show in Kent (bordering…MORE

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been writing ‘Stringing the Pearls’ columns for almost three years, now.

In the process, I’ve met some of the most incredible senior citizens in our community. The most amazing thing is that we’d never know…MORE

For crying out loud this column has been appearing in this corner for more than 60 years. It has attempted to inform and amuse our readers over the long haul.

Our beloved readers have…MORE