It’s the 100 thousand dollar question. Why is enrollment declining at Seattle Public Schools? It received a grant of that amount to investigate the matter. But in today’s commentary brought to you by WAFed bank - Angela Poe Russell offers some answers - free of charge ..read more

A pastor friend of mine has a personal policy that whenever a street beggar asks him for money, he gives them whatever he has in his pocket.   He says sometimes it painful when he pulls out a couple of $20 dollar bills – but he gives it away – asking no questions on how it will be used.                                                   &n ..read more

Dave Ross shares his thoughts on being in the path of totality duirng his recent vacation  ..read more

Spike O'Neil loves art, but thinks the plans to convert an old Bed Bath and Beyond to an art space, isn't the right move.  ..read more

O.J. Simpson death reminds the U.S. of its persistent judicial problem. Angela Poe Russell says.  ..read more

“I gave a stranger on the internet money for bras” is a phrase which will usually illicit a series of uncomfortable questions. ‘Was it an onlyfans girl?’ ‘Was it for naked pictures?’ ‘why are you paying people for naked pictures?’ would all be acceptable first reactions to that statement. But Jack gave a stranger on the internet money for nothing in return.   ..read more

"It has been eight years and two days since our son Tommy died," Travis Mayfield said on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was 2 1/2 years old when he passed away.  ..read more

Life on the road seems par for the course rather than anomalous for these aging rock stars who continue to tour late in their lives.  ..read more

At SeaTac airport, while getting on the train that takes you to various gates, I saw something I’ve seen dozens of times before. But never thought much of it. The train doors were about to close and I spotted a guy running as fast he could towards the vehicle in hopes he could squeeze inside before the doors shut. Unfortunately he just missed it. I swear his face smacked into the vehicle.   It was awkward   And some people chuckled.   All I could think at that moment was how I had never done anything like that. I’ve never run towards a train or after a bus that was about to leav ..read more

Spring Break is a time for trips for many, but that isn't always case for some families. This year, Greg Tomlin and his family decided that instead of dealing with the hustle and bustle of traveling, it was time for a staycation, and that can be just as good, if not better.  ..read more