As a lifelong resident of Washington state, I’ve seen firsthand the slow decline of our social services. First, while I attended school in the Northshore… Continue reading
My first inkling of wanting to become a journalist was in middle school. Students representing various extracurricular activities from the high school were visiting one… Continue reading
When I started at the Bothell/Kenmore Reporter in 2012, I wrote an introductory column about why I became a journalist. I talked about finding news… Continue reading
My husband and I moved to the Eastside seven years ago and we have been so pleased to call Washington our home. When we moved… Continue reading
The new green that comes with spring reminds me of how Kenmore has grown and changed over the years. While change isn’t always easy, if… Continue reading
The reason for the special session | Cartoon for April 24 - Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Kudos to Congresswoman Suzan DelBene for being even more accessible by holding multiple town hall meetings during this Congressional recess. (‘Congresswoman DelBene hosts town hall… Continue reading
The countdown to special session is underway. Truthfully, it’s been going on for awhile among those in the fraternity of lawmakers, lobbyists and legislative staff… Continue reading
So, it’s agreed. We turn right… | Cartoon for April 17 - Frank Shiers… Continue reading
Gov. (Jay) Inslee was quoted in the Reporter accusing the Trump administration of being “anti-science.” He also bemoaned “fake news.” Inslee frequently touts his environmental… Continue reading
Raise sales tax to pay for Seattle’s homeless | Cartoon for April 11 - Frank Shiers… Continue reading
As eight lawmakers arrived at a conference room early Wednesday for another round of negotiations on public school funding, I welcomed them with a nod… Continue reading
In this day of cell phones, instant messaging and Wi-Fi available even at the local coffee shop, it’s important that we all take a moment… Continue reading
With all of the congestion and parking problems in downtown Bothell, why is the city welcoming two new hotels and leasing them space in the… Continue reading
Bessie and car tabs | Cartoon for April 4 - Frank Shiers… Continue reading
During peak hours, parking woes can be found at shopping centers, educational institutions, business districts, transit centers, and in vibrant downtowns. Bothell’s downtown revitalization has… Continue reading
We were very disappointed that so much space was dedicated to “Thriving state marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention” in the March 3 edition.… Continue reading
On April 4, the Washington State legislature will reach $60 million in court ordered fines for not fully funding public education. $60 million is a… Continue reading
Washington AG vs. Tim Eyman | Cartoon for April 3 - Frank Shiers… Continue reading
This week is the first of three meetings to negotiate a historic treaty to ban nuclear weapons. We are concerned because the United States is… Continue reading
