Continued services for our veterans powered by renewed Veterans Levy

This Memorial Day weekend, as the nation honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country, King County is working to ensure there are services to help our veterans.

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11:52 AM May 24, 2012 0

Finding new ways to seek shelter | Klaas

For victims of domestic abuse, finding a safe haven remains a difficult challenge. Shelly David, a domestic violence legal advocate for the City of Auburn, knows as much.

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updated 6:30 PM May 9, 2012 2

Driving the message home to distracted texting teens

The dangerous combination of teens, texting and driving has emerged as a bigger problem on local and national roadways.

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updated 12:16 PM April 26, 2012 0

Sustainability of state budget remains in question | GUEST OP

Now that the fog has lifted from the three special sessions in November/December, March and April, and the regular legislative session that ran January 9 to March 8, I'd like to offer my thoughts on the final operating budget and government reforms passed this year.

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updated 5:54 PM April 18, 2012 0

View from the Sidewalk: Boys keep me on the go

Every day, Mac, Scooter and I wander the streets of Auburn. And believe me, when I say it, Auburn truly is "more than you imagined."

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updated 12:59 PM April 12, 2012 0

Time for Auburn to take care of its roads | Klaas

All roads don't lead to Auburn, but over the ones that do it can be a bumpy, aggravating ride.

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updated 12:29 PM April 12, 2012 0

A community perspective on raceways' expansion | GUEST OP

We are not against business, economic growth or reasonable upgrades at Pacific Raceways.

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updated 11:31 AM April 7, 2012 1

It matters: Ensure open government | GUEST OP

Sept. 25, 2008, was just another Thursday in Seattle – until the federal government orchestrated the largest bank failure in U.S. history.

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updated 5:45 PM April 4, 2012 0

Being Frank: Traditional foods are treaty foods

Polluted stormwater runoff is one of the biggest obstacles to salmon recovery and the cleanup of Puget Sound.

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11:16 AM April 2, 2012 0

No fooling: Caper full of tricks brings smile | GUEST OP

Too many people wait for leadership from the top when it is often in their own grasp. I remember a story about when desperately needed leadership came from the middle.

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updated 11:04 AM March 29, 2012 0

Pacific Raceways must say in the race | Klaas

In today's competitive business climate, it's full-throttle to win customers. And like auto racing, it's keep up or get out of the fast lane.

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updated 10:59 AM March 29, 2012 0

Question of the Day

Should the City lower speed limits on its arterials?