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Before Food Trucks Were Trendy, It Raised the Le Family

Before Food Trucks Were Trendy, It Raised the Le Family

Diem Ly May 16, 2012 0

It was one of those rare Sundays. I had no work and it was sunny in Seattle. I heard about some famously great Cuban sandwiches in Fremont and the mere mention of that was

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What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

Diem Ly April 18, 2012 0

“It’s not Diem – it’s Diane!” Fifth grade. Mukilteo Elementary. The playground. I was swinging upside down from the monkey bars, legs folded over the metal, talking to a friend who swung beside me.

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Letter from the Editor:  Say What?!

Letter from the Editor: Say What?!

Diem Ly October 19, 2011 Comments Off

Welcome to our 2nd annual “Say What?! The Opinion Issue!” When I was first inspired last year to coordinate an Opinion Issue, our goal was to offer a space for our readers to speak

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The International Examiner August 17, 2011 Comments Off

   To the Editor,     To the Editor, Medicaid is one of the most important programs the nation has. It is in existence to serve our most vulnerable and underrepresented populations; to give

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Education: One for All and All for One

Education: One for All and All for One

Diem Ly August 17, 2011 Comments Off

School for me growing up was a laundry list of what I didn’t get. I didn’t get good grades in the subjects that seemed to matter. I didn’t get to class on time. And,

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What’s Truly Community News?

What’s Truly Community News?

Diem Ly August 3, 2011 Comments Off

You know, I didn’t want this job. Well, three and a half years ago that was true. My predecessor planned to leave for a new adventure and the position opened up. She suggested I

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Book Worms Unite!

Book Worms Unite!

Diem Ly July 20, 2011 Comments Off

I grew up in Mukilteo, Wash. – a small seaside town about half an hour north of Seattle. It’s mostly known for its ferry route to Whidbey Island, a historic lighthouse, and a stellar

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Letter From the Editor:  Holding onto Memories

Letter From the Editor: Holding onto Memories

Diem Ly July 7, 2011 Comments Off

Recently, my husband and I went on a road trip to the Yakima Wine Valley, planning to stop by my old stomping grounds in Pasco, WA., where I lived for a short time as

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