Letters to the Editor

Priced out of our homes

Priced out of our homes

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Business

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

The police department of the future | Roegner

Based on comments from elected officials and police, the Black Lives Matter movement is picking up political momentum…

Don Brunell

Opinion

Seattle faces ‘lights out’ in 2022

Far too few people remember the 1972 Seattle billboard: “Would the last person who leaves Seattle please turn…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely

Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

Opinion

The search for selfhood

What really matters is the desire to find.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Defund the police department? | Roegner

Our country is at a defining moment in our search for true equality.

Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

Opinion

Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

Moving forward, the Kent Reporter will capitalize Black when referring to the race, ethnicity and culture of Black…

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Opinion

Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

Opinion

The search for selfhood

What really matters is the desire to find.

Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd

Opinion

Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd

Police chiefs of Des Moines, Tukwila, Renton, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Black Diamond and the Port…

Season of change for the Kent Reporter

Opinion

Season of change for the Kent Reporter

I have always been a firm believer that out of something bad comes something good.

Bob Roegner

Opinion

Democrats have the edge in WA’s 2020 elections

Last year, most political insiders thought 2020 would be a big Democratic year in our statewide elections and…

Letters to the Editor

Kent School Board addresses death of George Floyd

The recent death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of a police officer has fueled outrage. This…

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

Opinion

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…

KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

Opinion

KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

KCLS has expanding its online resources so patrons can continue to learn, build skills, stay entertained and remain…

How using a face mask to cover my Asian face could put me in danger

Opinion

How using a face mask to cover my Asian face could put me in danger

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted.

Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

Opinion

Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

The Washington comprehensive sex education bill passed in the Senate on March 7.

Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo

Opinion

Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.