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With rising costs and little help, Inglemoor High teens at a loss over paying for college | Teen Scene

In the midst of a glacial economy and skyrocketing tuition costs, it seems logical that students and schools…

Heritage Christian Academy students count up some of the 44 Cent Cure donations. The sixth-graders are: (from left) Kaleb Tsegay

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Heritage Christian Academy has a heart for a cure | Around Town Column

February was a month full of heart at Heritage Christian Academy on the campus of CrossPointe Church in…

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People should know what’s going on with their government | Editorial

Citizens should be aware of – and opposed to – House Bill 2801 and the provisions that would…

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Charter schools — a gamble our state can’t afford | Our Turn

When it comes to our children’s education, we shouldn’t take risks. Studies across the country have shown charter…

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Governor does right by signing gay marriage bill | Editorial

Congratulations to Gov. Chris Gregoire for signing into law the same-sex marriage bill on Monday in Olympia. While…

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Deputies focus on safety when conducting evictions, other jobs | My Turn

A few weeks ago, deputies of the King County Sheriff’s Office completed a civil eviction at a house…

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Breaking the cycle of youth violence and gangs | Our Turn

Youth gangs. The nightmare of young people involved in violent crimes and other lawlessness is tormenting not just…

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Tackling the traffic on SR 522 and other local roads | Editor’s Notebook

Which way do you go? Some mornings, I’ll drive from my north Seattle home along Lake City Way…

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Some like it, some don’t: that’s the way of the world | Editor’s Notebook

Some stories are not for everyone. But that doesn’t mean we don’t report on them because they’re controversial…

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It’s been great knowing you, Bothell & Kenmore | My Turn

“Say hello, wave goodbye.” I thought these lyrics by David Gray were appropriate for my editorial debut and…

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Ban cellphone, e-mailing, texting while driving | Editorial

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken a tough, but necessary, stand on texting, e-mailing or chatting…

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Concerned that budget cuts will affect health-care system | Our Turn

As Bothell health-care providers, we are very concerned about what budget cuts are doing to our state’s health-care…

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There are inspiring stories around every corner | Editor’s Notebook

I’m all up for a good debate about whatever’s on the table, whether it’s city council elections, sports,…

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Parents, children should commit to be fit/ My Turn

Do you ever wish your child was more interested in being physically active instead of being plugged into…

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For Bothell High seniors, the pressure is on to submit college applications | Teen Scene

With the passing of Bothell High’s Homecoming and December almost here, the back-to-school rush has finally died down…

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Higher sales tax not answer to state’s budget woes | Editorial

If you haven't started your holiday shopping, you might want to hold on to your wallet. Gov. Chris…

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Passed Initiative 1183 is a move in the right direction | My Turn

I was thankful to go to sleep Nov. 8 knowing that Initiative 1183 had passed, successfully privatizing the…

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Reporter unveils new online commenting | Editorial

Stand up and be counted: and please sign your name. Starting on Nov. 17, the Bothell-Kenmore Reporter will…

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UW-Bothell contributes to 150 years of excellence| Chancellor’s Column

Over the past 150 years, the University of Washington and the people of the state of Washington have…

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Election advice: let’s make smart decisions/ Editor’s Notebook

Election signs stolen, cut up and tossed away? Teachers being harassed because of who they’re supporting? That’s what…