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Opinion

Remembering Alan Mulally’s mantra: ‘working together’ | COMMENTARY

The current stalemate between The Boeing Co. and the IAM over the proposed union contract for the new…

Opinion

What’s the price of our freedom? Our freedom. | TISH GREGORY

"I don’t know about you, but all this news about personal surveillance has me seeing red. As a…

Opinion

Parks: Our heritage, our paradise | TISH GREGORY

Just like humans, a park is a living thing and needs nurturing to survive.

Opinion

Should we honor our fathers? What about our ‘dads’? | Tish Gregory

Many fathers fail to “man up” and choose to run from this lifetime commitment – physically, emotionally or…

Life

The death of Tank teaches us lessons about life | TISH GREGORY

This month, my grandson’s first dog, Tank, died. Concerned about his emotional well-being over the loss, I wrote…

Opinion

The death of Tank teaches us important lessons about life | Tish Gregory

Those who don’t love or have a pet, probably can’t understand why May is designated National Pet Month.…

Opinion

In the year 4711 | Tish Gregory

Even today, the Chinese community still embraces the traditional Chinese calendar, rich in its astrology, numerology and zodiac…

Opinion

Blood donations: giving someone a chance at life | Tish Gregory

When I lay at the blood bank giving blood, I can’t help but notice the posters on the…

Opinion

When you think about veterans, also think about our right to vote | Tish Gregory

Even a second grader can tell you the word “veteran” comes before the word “voting” in the dictionary.…

Opinion

Grandkids our second chance to enjoy the joy of childhood | Tish Gregory

We don’t always get a second chance in life. This is especially true when it comes to raising…

Opinion

Time to celebrate those who offer realistic ideas | Tish Gregory

Are you a party person? That is, a Democrat or Republican? I find relative worth in both platforms,…

Opinion

Commencement: Have I learned my lessons well? | Tish Gregory

More than likely you know of at least one person who is graduating this month from eighth grade,…

Opinion

Chaplains bear no arms but they bear their own burdens | Tish Gregory

As ministers prepare for their Sunday sermons, they pray that their words and readings will help lift the…

Opinion

In so many words, I would like to express why I don’t have words | Tish Gregory

When is a commentary not a commentary? Answer: when the commentator comes down with a familiar sickness for…

Opinion

A spring cleaning that your children will appreciate | Tish Gregory

When you write commentary, you often get advice from others on what to write about. This column was…

Opinion

Are you doing anything special for The End? | Tish Gregory

I no sooner got my new 2012 calendar on the wall, when my brother asked me, “Are you…

This editorial cartoon was drawn by Renton High School student Alex Kalinin.

Opinion

Holidays and the power of one | Tish Gregory

This is difficult for me to say but my name is Tish and I am an addict. I…

News

Beware, all grafitti artists, the real tag in Renton is JAMOT | /Tish Gregory

Recently, when I noticed fresh graffiti and tagging in my neighborhood, I immediately took pictures and forwarded them…

Opinion

Take your hat off to those in hard hats | Tish Gregory

There is a lot to be said for a society that sets aside a special day to celebrate…

Opinion

Don’t look at age; seniors still on watch | Tish Gregory

Overlooking Puget Sound one summer day, my grandson and I were watching a para- glider being pulled by…