Opinion

We had enjoyed a long leisurely Labor Day weekend but by Tuesday morning it was time to get back to work.

But, still lounging in her bathrobe, Marge lingered over her coffee.

It turned out that the Tuesday following Labor Day was…MORE

Take an early evening drive (after 7-8 p.m.) on Marine View Drive or 7th Avenue through the City of Des Moines and count the moving cars. Sometimes it seems as eerily inactive as most roads into a cemetery.

It doesn't take a "Rocket…MORE

By Sally Clark, Seattle City Council

As brief as this summer was, I had a lot of fun attending community events, parades and festivals.

I had the opportunity to walk in the Rainier Valley Heritage Parade, part of the Celebrate…MORE

By Dr. Leslie Kasper, DVM

What are the reasons dogs bark?

It is important to understand why dogs bark so you will be able to deal with the root of the problem rather than just the symptom. Three of the most common reasons include…MORE

I have no idea who this fisherman is but he has no oars and somehow keeps changing direction. He is obviously up a creek without a paddle, like most of us.

(Editor's Note. This is Nancy Jerominski's last column. Look for future Op-eds from her.)

Did you know that Nobel Prizes were awarded for determining the cause and cure for diabetes and for what actually causes cancer? Neither did I.…MORE

By Richard Conlin, Seattle City Council

Ed. Note: The Seattle Public Library system, including the Ballard Library, is closed Aug. 30 to Sept. 6 due to budget cuts.

In April, I noted that my concern about funding for the Seattle…MORE

Julie Burr Spani stepped out on her deck at Three Tree Point one morning last week to discover two bald eagles perched on her neighbor's roof. Some fisherman had caught a salmon in front of her house and she sent the picture to the Highline Times…MORE

By Lisa Mills, CHt

Q. So, how does this hypnosis stuff work, anyway?

A. Great question! And the honest answer is... we're not really sure how it works. But, hey! We haven't been able to prove how electricity works, either. That…MORE

In this missive, I thought I'd share with you how other well-qualified trainers weigh in on "The Biggest Loser," including yours truly. The letters below were taken from the "Fitness Forum" section of the IDEA Fitness Journal, November 2009…MORE