What’s the one thing you can do to restrain your health care costs, decrease your chances of experiencing a medical…
King County may ask us to OK a sales tax hike to pay for public safety. It’s always interesting that we’re never asked to pay more taxes to keep county office assistants, public relations departments or other miscellaneous staff on the payroll in tough times. It’s always public safety.
I realized that my sister, Jeanette, was feeling a bit invisible. She had been job-hunting since late in 2008, and her 60th birthday was coming. A party ought to do it, so I decided to surprise her by inviting our brothers. We had only been together once for a brief visit since Dad died in 2001.
I admit I had low expectations for “The Last Song,” and Miley Cyrus’ acting in particular, but in many ways I was pleasantly surprised. This is a good movie for most girls, especially those who are Miley Cyrus fans, but even those who aren’t.
The furor over the national National Health Care Reform Act has got to stop. Next-to-nothing has been implemented yet and parts of the bill are being challenged by attorney generals from a number of states. Yet, things are getting out of hand.
While many small businesses are in survival mode during the current economic downturn, there are still strategic decisions that can be made, which may have a positive impact on this year’s bottom line. Small business owners may want to diversify their market base by exporting their products or services.
I’ve heard it said that you’re not dead until there is no one left who remembers you. Somehow it seemed so appropriate on Easter, a day of celebration and remembrance to keep alive the memory of this group of friends.
Despite a seemingly constant flow of horrific and heartbreaking stories in the media, it’s the topic no one seems to…
The Eastside can be quite lovely this time of year. But all is not bliss. For one thing, Bellevue residents are having trouble sleeping.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of quality (emphasis on quality) television and videos a…
Parents often wonder when they should sit their kids down to talk about drugs and alcohol. They may be surprised to learn that they should start talking as early as age 5.
The Bellevue School Board is facing a major decision, one that could affect our children’s education for years to come. Find a replacement for Judy Bushnell, who is stepping down from the board after 18 years.
When you become a grown-up American, there are certain things you do because you live in this country.The census is…
My name is Davis Jones. I graduated from Bellevue High School in the class of 09. I wrestled for four years there, a truly life changing experience. I have recently heard about the need for saving some money in the Bellevue School District. Being a college student, I am all for saving money. However, wrestling needs to stay active in the district.
Since 2003 WashingtonVotes.org has provided concise, plain-English, descriptions of every bill, amendment and vote in the Washington Legislature. Unfortunately for…
Athletics or art? Small classes or shorter walks to school? These are some of the options facing the Bellevue School…
The movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” based on a popular book series by Jeff Kinney, is about an 11-year-old…
When I began to think about the topic for this column, there was a television commercial in my mind. It’s…
A 50-something colleague recently told me a story over a cup of coffee. When she was 45, her doctor informed…
