Opinion

By Georgie Bright Kunkel The title brings up memories of the first time I ever heard of anyone using the term “Kissin’ Cousins.” I knew growing up that one was not supposed to marry close family members but I wasn’t really sure why. In…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom About a month and a half ago, I wrote a column on the legalities of warrantless cell phone searches. Specifically, I mentioned the case of Riley v. California that was waiting on a Supreme Court decision at that time. To quote…MORE

By Marjorie Young

Not long ago, I heard an unforgettable true story. A Labrador puppy, born blind, was saved from euthanasia when a woman stepped forward to adopt her despite the ‘handicap.’ ‘Lady’ found a happy home with ‘Clare’,…MORE

By Jeanne Kohl-Welles

The abduction of nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls in April happened half a world away, yet the sheer horror of it makes it seem impossible that it could have taken place on the same planet.

When the leader of…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

Most of us have heard the argument that consuming violent media generates a violent mindset if not violent behavior. Meh, the evidence is inconclusive. But while the jury has so far declared a mistrial on the specific pros…MORE

by Scott Anthony 

It's funny how a person's outlook can change over time. There was a time for myself, as a kid particularly, when the most fun I had was putting firecrackers in tin cans to see how high they might go when I lit the fuse.…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

Congratulations, Seattleites! I may no longer be in position to benefit direct from Ordinance 124490, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the grand gesture for what it is. Making national news the nation over, Seattle…MORE

By Scott Anthony Driving through traffic a few days ago I was stopped by a school bus unloading children.

The kids came out in twos and threes and some gathered at the crosswalk waiting for the light. When the light changed, the bus took…MORE

By Patrick Robinson

A life is measured in breaths.

Some are deep, and sweet like after a rainstorm. Some are quick and sharp when you see something amazing. But you only get so many. When you breathe the last one, you are gone… so I…MORE

By Kyra-lin Hom

I loathe the small talk ice breaker, “So, what do you do?” You know it. You've been asked it. I'm sure you've even asked it of someone else. As for me, it seems I'm asked that question every single time I meet a new person…MORE