When Hayes Holman proposed the creation of Green River College more than 50 years ago, his goal was to improve lives and strengthen the economy of our area through educational opportunities for all citizens in our communities.
Nothing like a few days away from the office to get one’s spirit rejuvenated and energy recharged.
The news is full of organized protests and street demonstrations demanding a $15 minimum wage.
The news is full of organized protests and street demonstrations demanding a $15 minimum wage.
Auburn’s small businesses have the power to propel the local economy and uplift the community. When our small businesses do well, our community does well too.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the guns finally fell silent across France. Peace broke out that day, and soon “Johnnie came marching home” back to the U.S.
Voters have spoken and no one could be pleased more by what they said than Tim Eyman.
Employers in need of well-qualified college graduates or who are struggling to expand the diversity of their work forces should look to local community colleges, home of the new four-year degree.
This election, voters have an important opportunity to ensure every child in King County gets the best start.
This year’s Initiative 1366 should look familiar: voters have had a 22-year track record of overwhelmingly approving initiatives that make it tougher for Olympia to raise your taxes.
It seems pretty obvious Washington’s next state auditor won’t be the current one, Troy X. Kelley.
Spirited. Engaging. Tight. It’s what to expect in an election year as candidates pursue big, powerful seats in office.
Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.
The decision of state Sen. Andy Hill not to take on Gov. Jay Inslee in 2016 has forced the Democratic Party attack machine to brake hard and return to the shop.
On Sept. 4, the state Supreme Court derailed Washington’s nascent charter school movement when it ruled that charter school Initiative 1240 is unconstitutional.
Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.
In China, the government has launched an “eat more potatoes” campaign – and Washington state could benefit as a result.
Public schools are not just underfunded by the state as Washington’s Supreme Court has made abundantly clear.
For around 28 years I have had the honor of serving this community through the committee for Good Ol’ Days, Auburn Good Ol’ Days and Auburn Days, the original name from 100 years ago.
Unfortunately, Seattle Congressman Jim McDermott (D) was correct earlier this year when he said Canada’s West Coast ports are “eating our lunch!”