Opinion
Julia Patterson Column: Putting a damper on public smoking
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use kills more than five million people every year – more…
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News
Stay prepared this flood season: Note from County Councilwoman Julia Patterson
I’m pleased to share good news with you – President Obama recently signed legislation that funds improvements to…
Opinion
Healthy lifestyles: Share your story with County Council member Julia Patterson
Back in 1990, the Food and Drug Administration required major food producers to label their packages with calorie,…
Opinion
Translating health-care reform – County Councilwoman Julia Patterson Column
If you’re like me, you probably still have questions about the Federal health-care reform bill. Through the media,…
Opinion
Census: Stand up and be counted
Three hundred and two people were recorded as living in King County in 1860. That’s hard to believe…
Opinion
Hard times call for great hearts – King Couny Councilwoman Julia Patterson’s column
Complex social problems, such as violence and homelessness continue to challenge us. Our valley communities are being threatened…
Opinion
Julia Patterson Column: Elections bring about major changes
Over the past year local governments faced some of the biggest challenges of our lifetime – the recession,…
Opinion
Council chair: Social services critical to society, must not be lost in King County budget crisis
The King County Council, over the next six weeks, will prepare a budget for 2010. Similar to last…
Opinion
Julia Patterson: More work needed in police misconduct reviews
I was shocked this spring when I watched the disturbing video of a Sheriff’s deputy pushing and kicking…
Opinion
Work to Howard Hanson dam is critical
The Howard Hanson Dam, which regulates the flow of the Green River to prevent flooding throughout the Green…
Letters to the Editor
Patterson: MLK logo is legal for county
Last week Kent resident John W. Kohler shared his concerns over King County’s use of Dr. Martin Luther…
Opinion
Elections proved reforms were successful
The 2008 general election was remarkable in many ways – record turnout, especially among younger people, long-awaited approval…