'No rules': Local snowboarder wins regional competition
Mar 19 2010, 4:10 PM
Juanita High School graduate Sarah Silva is doing big things in college, and she’s doing them while flying. A varsity athlete in high school, competing in swimming, softball and basketball, Silva has now embraced a new sport – competitive... More ›
Local filmmaker presents vision of better economy in documentary
Mar 19 2010, 3:15 PM
Ding! Ding! Ding! The Dow Jones Industrial just closed. Stocks are up. America is headed for recovery.
Not so fast, says acclaimed Seattle filmmaker John de Graaf.
Graaf’s recent endeavor, “What’s the Economy for, Anyway? A Tragic Comedy with 13 Acts,”... More ›
Evergreen on right track, says interim CEO
Mar 19 2010, 4:06 PM
Lowell Johnson wanted to be a doctor. After getting a “C” in chemistry at the University of Minnesota he was told to find another career. Today, instead of providing medical care to people, Johnson treats hospital and health care... More ›
Nearly 300 elementary students across the district 'Paws to Read'
Mar 16 2010, 3:31 PM
Nearly 300 elementary students across the Lake Washington School District gathered at Benjamin Franklin Elementary for the "Paws to Read" young author's event Saturday.
Sponsored by the Lake Washington Literacy Council, the event featured special guest author Ben Mikaelsen,... More ›
Spring plant sale at Lake Washington Technical College
Mar 12 2010, 4:44 PM
The Horticulture Department at Lake Washington Technical College opens its greenhouse to the public for the annual spring plant sale, set for Friday and Saturday, April 23-24; and continuing Friday and Saturday April 30 through May 1. Doors open... More ›
Carrie Wood | Insensitive headline?
Mar 19 2010, 3:05 PM
Finn Hill resident Cami Keyes brought to my attention a headline in last week’s Reporter that offended her. The headline was: “There goes the neighborhood?” The story... More ›
Cut the raises and some school administrators
Mar 19 2010, 2:57 PM
I would like to thank Sheila Nokes, Lake Washington Education Support Professionals for her informative letter last week. I also read the letter that LWSD Communications Director Kathryn Reith posted on the district Web site.... More ›