I applaud the efforts of Seattle Subway to push for a more ambitious light rail plan for the area. Traffic around here has gotten horrendous and it’s high time we made these investments in our transportation infrastructure.
Sound Transit’s second of four weekend partial closures of the I-90 bridge to implement changes required for adding fourth lanes to the bridge outer roadways. They currently don’t intend to finish the modifications and allow commuters to use the added lanes until 2017.
The recent warning about phone scams for donations to the State Patrol (and other organizations) prompts me to respond with the simple solution our family has. We make no commitments for donations over the phone unless we initiate the call. This applies both to organizations we support and those we don’t.
Those flashing yellow lights are dangerous. In most other states it’s just blank. They have a red arrow if you can’t turn. No light means you may turn, yielding to traffic of course, if it’s safe.
The climate talks in Paris deserve the attention of every person on Earth.
There has been growing recognition of the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, but the funding to find a cure lags dramatically behind what’s necessary.
Marching in lockstep by Inslee with an increasingly out of touch President Barack Obama is no surprise.
Yes, we are a generous and caring nation, but the first responsibility is to protect our country and citizens.
James Whitfield’s article, “Time for us all to help decide what we want for the Eastside,” coincides very appropriately with the recent elections.
Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park would like to thank the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce for holding a meet-and-greet and fundraiser in support of the all-access playground at Sunset Beach at the state park on Oct. 22.
I applaud Leadership Eastside CEO James Whitfield, noting that we all need a seat at the table regarding the fate of the Eastside. For many of us though, we’ve been at the table numerous times, provided our input through public process with the same result: citizen input is ignored.
We are faced with an important choice in this upcoming local election. We can re-elect the same council members who seem to reside in the deep pockets of the developers, or we can elect council members with backbone and integrity who are not afraid to stand up and protect the character of Sammamish, the environment, and our opinions.
I find myself evaluating the candidates for Sammamish City Council primarily for their willingness to seek balance, moderation and openness in their decisions.
Why is the Sammamish landscape so cluttered these days with a multitude of red signs? Does anyone really believe that if one sign does not convince me of the merits of a candidate, then three will? Or is this just an arrogant partisan message to the people of Sammamish?
Most letters to the editor supporting candidates cite various problems or policy issues and imply that voting for their candidate will somehow magically solve them. That is not what this is about.
I am endorsing city council candidate Bill Ramos for many reasons, but his years of work on major transportation projects tops the list.
I have known Jackie Pendergrass for 25 years. She is a committed, selfless advocate for children, as evidenced by her many years of working as a school volunteer, PTSA leader, and 20 year Lake Washington School Board member.
I’m writing as a former Lake Washington School Board member to strongly endorse the re-election of Jackie Pendergrass.
I am endorsing Christie Malchow for Sammamish City Council. I know Christie personally and I am in awe of her passion for this city that we live in.
Mark Cross is retired as a land use planner with the city of Bellevue. He is a strong environmental advocate. He understands city code. He’s thoughtful, collaborative and his experience is very much needed on the council along with Tom Vance. Elect experience that supports a livable Sammamish. Vote for Mark Cross and Tom Vance.
