The House of Representatives just passed a terrible health care bill which still has to make its way through the Senate. While presenting the plan… Continue reading
Libraries have always been the place to turn to for information, ideas and inspiration.
Five years and five months have passed since the Washington Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers are not meeting their constitutional duty to amply fund basic… Continue reading
Happy spring! We certainly are feeling the transition from winter to spring, as we move between umbrellas and sunglasses many times throughout the day. In… Continue reading
Are you thinking about running for city council or school board in Tukwila? Good! We need choices. Too often elections have only one candidate. Voters… Continue reading
Something important happened several weeks ago, and I want to assure the Tukwila school community that I am listening, that I am committed and that… Continue reading
Recently, I came away from a community meeting about as juiced as I have been in a while. The subject was the future of Tukwila… Continue reading
Going to the doctor or dentist isn’t many people’s favorite thing.
Given the diverse makeup of our community, Tukwila is significantly affected by President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders. So, let’s take a look. Before… Continue reading
The beginning of February has put me in mind of this humbling piece of advice: “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot… Continue reading
It’s hard to believe 2017 is already here. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering, “Where did the time go?” Apparently, it went to the… Continue reading
Happy 2017! Can you believe it’s the new year already? Like many of you, I spent the holidays with family, taking time to reflect on… Continue reading
The city of Tukwila is developing a program to encourage our friends in the region to visit Tukwila and, in particular, our Southcenter area/Tukwila Urban Center (TUC).
Many of us see the new year as an opportunity for a new beginning, a chance to make positive changes in our lives. We might… Continue reading
The King County Library System is a tremendous resource all year round. From the Summer Reading Program and robotics classes to an armful of good… Continue reading
There is a fight going on inside me. It is a struggle between optimism and pessimism. My president-elect is a man I do not like.… Continue reading
As we come to the close of this calendar year, I want to reflect on the hundreds of people who give their talents, time, and… Continue reading
Imagine this: You’ve enjoyed a fun weekend in Eastern Washington, but you have to head home in the morning. Your friend goes to bed but… Continue reading
Everyone wants to be safe. Each of us has to make our own decision about what that means. However, reliable information should inform that decision.… Continue reading
Election season is upon us. Don’t forget to return your ballot.
