A monthly column from the director of the King County Library System.
They didn’t pass a capital gains tax or plastic bag ban and the death penalty is still on the books.
Public records are public property and agencies are the custodians of this public property.
LWTech is putting in the work to ensure employees feel welcomed on campus.
Kudos to Bothell/Kenmore Reporter’s Aaron Kunkler for two fascinating climate articles. “Human Waste: unlikely climate change hero?” (bothell-reporter.com, April 15) describes how a King County… Continue reading
The process of fracking gas uses highly dangerous chemicals, many of which cause neurological harm or are known carcinogens. Despite this, the fracking injection process… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Inslee, preventing construction of the largest oil terminal in North America last year was only thebeginning. Another fracked gas project is threatening the… Continue reading
Regarding Mr. Roegner’s piece “Are Sheriffs above the law?” (bothell-reporter.com, April 9), that article contained a particularly disturbing piece of doublespeak: “Recently 13 elected county… Continue reading
Microsoft, Amazon and Comcast got invited to to help craft language but consumer groups did not.
In the event of a large-scale earthquake, EvergreenHealth is prepared to provide critical emergency health care services to those in the community and beyond.
Representing Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, I was one of dozens of constituents who went to Olympia on April 4 to testify before the Senate… Continue reading
Our ever-growing community is becoming more and more diverse with each passing day. The public institutions within our area, such as schools and businesses, have… Continue reading
The conversation around race on the Eastside continues.
Taxes are already too high. Including interest, the proposed $345 million bond will cost about $440 million over 30 years. A high cost for little… Continue reading
How exciting to see students helping to educate each other about not only classes but life skills and important issues as well. (“Northshore School District… Continue reading
KCLS has connected communities for more than 75 years.
Inside Politics
Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office - and enforce the law.
Living on a fixed income in an increasingly expensive region is not easy.
Republicans see their role as fixing or foiling bad bills. Democrats’ tax bills are their new target.
The only way out of the climate crisis is if people take action — and getting out into the streets is a big step. I… Continue reading
