Opinion
Darfur campaign is an eye-opener
Recently, I’ve become more involved in the “Save Darfur” campaign through Inglemoor High, giving me a broader view…
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Junior-high kids must play sports
As I rounded second base heading toward third, all I could see in front of me were the…
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This tough season shall pass
We are living in unprecedented times where financial crisis is felt all around us. There are very few…
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‘Persepolis’ teaches students about life
I’m always reading. Novels, magazines, newspapers, band lyric sheets — whatever I can get my hands on.
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Remembering a special friend — Louise R. Smith
Dick Truly, Lowell Haynes and Jack Crawford exemplify a legacy of true character and greatness in their service…
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Speak out to keep houses away from Boy Scout acreage
As they ponder committing Bothell residents and businesses to a $21 million purchase of school-district property in downtown…
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Senioritis is taking hold of me
Despite how much it pains me to admit this, I have a confession to make: I have let…
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Listening to desire beyond Chocolate
Recently I indulged in a fabulous play about a love affair with chocolate. A friend and I returned…
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Synchro, everyone hit by pool closure
For those legislators, city and state officials who think closing one pool doesn’t have much impact on families,…
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Adult day center needs your voice
When asked about her favorite activity at the Northshore Adult Day Center, Marianne Jones replies, “The people and…
Opinion
In 2028 — what’s a newspaper?
Each morning when I head out to the driveway to pick up the morning newspapers, I can’t help…
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Weekly papers are going strong
And the local news keeps coming at you. Let’s put an emphasis on local while we’re at it.
Opinion
St. Edward’s pool could close, continue disappointing trend
As noted in the Jan. 21 Bothell-Kenmore Reporter: “They’re all in synch ... But St. Edward’s pool may…
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There’s so much to do, yet so little time
The years of our youth can be magical. In unique form, there is great splendor in being young…
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Bastyr folks welcome Obama on board
Initially, it looked like it might be a small affair. Just a handful of folks sitting on chairs…
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Haynes made an impact in Bothell
Thanks for a wonderful tribute to Lowell Haynes and to our Bothell community (Jan. 14 Reporter). Thank you…
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We need to have a plan in place
I have read with interest and humor many of the letters and comments on our recent snow storm…
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Let the dancing return to Bothell
Hello everyone. As was mentioned at the Jan. 14 Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce meeting, our nonprofit company…
Opinion
In 2009, try something new — or something old
Although I cook dinners during the week, Friday nights are reserved for “take out,” and Saturday evenings my…
Opinion
Serving the homeless was a wake-up call
Last December, I had the opportunity to prepare and serve dinner to the 90 homeless citizens of Tent…