Vote 'yes' for our students, community | Guest op
Frank Shires cartoon
Voters decide crucial Auburn School District measures on Valentine's Day.
Auburn voters have two issues before them on the February special election ballot. The first is a replacement levy to continue funding educational programs and activities and the second is a reconstruction and modernization bond to replace Auburn High School. As a former educator, administrator and mayor, I urge you to vote "yes" for both positions for our students and our community.
February 10, 2012
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Auburn golf course works to get up to par | GUEST OP
In response to the Jan. 20 Auburn Reporter article, "Golf course remains in the rough," the reporter didn't reflect the other side of the Auburn Golf Course story.
February 8, 2012
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Exchange of tastes, business to help Auburn | Klaas
Washington wine for Japanese sake. Sounds like an inviting exchange, and one international business arrangement Auburn leaders soon hope to toast.
February 8, 2012
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Being Frank: We need to win the battle for salmon recovery
We are losing the battle for salmon recovery in Western Washington because salmon habitat is being destroyed faster than it can be restored.
February 6, 2012
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Time to make Sound Transit officials accountable through elected board | GUEST OP
Sound Transit officials spend about $1 million per day in public money, yet their leadership is not accountable to the public because they are not directly elected to their positions. They are appointed.
February 3, 2012
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On K-12 education, Washington Supreme Court makes itself a super-Legislature | Guest op
Last week the state Supreme Court decided in McCleary v. State of Washington that lawmakers have failed to provide enough money to K-12 education to fulfill constitutional requirements.
February 2, 2012
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Time is right to pass Fund Education First legislation | GUEST OP
Since 2006, House Republicans have introduced legislation that would require budget writers to fund education with the first dollar, not the last. I believe this is critical to ensuring K-12 basic education is not shortchanged. That's why this year I co-sponsored House Bill 2533, the Fund Education First bill.
February 1, 2012
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Cartoon of the day | Shires
Auburn fortunately is far removed from the mess. Mercer East construction is under way in the South Lake Union neighborhood through 2013.
February 1, 2012
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Crews perform difficult power play after the storm | Klaas
Last week's nasty snow blast and subsequent ice storm that fooled even the forecasters called for a military-style response from frontline workers and support personnel.
January 25, 2012
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Realtors urge 'yes' vote on Auburn School District funding measures
Two proposals for funding Auburn schools have received endorsement from the Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR).
January 17, 2012
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Honor Dr. King by helping others | My Turn
Happy Martin Luther King Day. Doesn't really roll off the tongue, does it?
January 11, 2012
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