Opinion

Jody Hall, Cupcake Royale & Verite Coffee From the day I started my business, taking care of my people has been my utmost priority. Within a year of opening, I offered heath insurance for employees who worked 30+ hours. As our business grew,…MORE

(Editor's Note: King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson represents parts of Kent, Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines.)

On June 16 the Regional Transit Committee, a committee composed of elected leaders from across King County,…MORE

If it weren't for the bullies of northern White Center, young Earl Cruzen might not have become the fastest kid on Webster Street.

Earl was a smallish lad who would rather write than fight. He learned to high-tail it away from bigger boys…MORE

By Washington State Resilient Habitats Campaign and Go60mpg Campaign

People from all over the world visit Washington to enjoy its majestic old-growth forests, the welcoming waters of Puget Sound and world class outdoor recreation…MORE

(Editor's Note: Our own Times/New columnist Earline Byers has been chosen as a Grand Marshall for the July 23 Des Moines Waterland Parade. Congratulations, Earline.) So bring in tall hotels, call in the tourists, develop new businesses on the…MORE

Now that Tiger Woods has perhaps shot himself out of golf stardom I was like a lot of his fans. Groping for a new hero.

Now that has been resolved for me.

My Irish Granddad was born in Northern Ireland, near Belfast, in County…MORE

Her great grandfather, George Canning, was Prime Minster of England, so you might expect Normandy Park resident Dora Bell Canning to be quite highbrow and run with the elite.

Ah, but the other side of the family comes from Cades Cove, a…MORE

(After a record number of days without sun, local golfers are eagerly heading to the local links to swat at little white balls. The Robinson Family history with golf is a long one. For them, golf is more than a good walk spoiled and includes some…MORE

(Editor's Note: When we heard Normandy Park resident Don Crawley had co-written a book about how compassionate geeks can deal better with others at work, we wanted to know more.)

During my work as a customer service speaker and trainer…MORE

If you've got a hankerin' for some downright dandy barbeque ribs with a million dollar sunset for dessert - hustle your family and neighbors to Des Moines Marina on Friday, July 22nd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for Billy McHale's fine BBQ specialties at…MORE