Letters to the Editor
How much effect will virus have?
The situation regarding King County’s acquisition of the Econo Lodge in Kent raises concerns. I am surprised that…
Opinion
Coronavirus testing telecommuting effectiveness
Employers offering a work from home option has grown by 40 percent in the past 5 years
Opinion
Legislative session ends with plenty of hits and misses
OLYMPIA — The 2020 regular legislative session is coming to a close.
Letters to the Editor
Rapidly rising property taxes poses problem for homeowner
I just received my 2020 King County real estate tax statement and I was stunned.
Letters to the Editor
Let’s set the record straight
A letter published in the Kent Reporter on Feb. 28, “Stop the scare tactics, support senior benefits,” requires…
Opinion
As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges
As state lawmakers in Olympia enter the final turn of the 2020 session, a few big tussles stand…
Opinion
Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods
Don Brunell’s recent column, “Dams are the Northwest’s Flood Busters” (Jan. 24, Auburn Reporter), relies on fear-mongering, rather…
Opinion
This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’
The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.
Opinion
The state has too much money and it’s a problem
With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it
Opinion
Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials
By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director
Letters to the Editor
We need evidence, measures when considering car tab fee reduction
Most, if not all, state and local government programs can be tested. If we consider the issues long…
Letters to the Editor
Democratic mayors fail to silence shootings
Frank Shiers’ political cartoon (of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Kent Reporter, Jan. 31) is right on target. It…
Opinion
Let’s protect jobs and tend to our environment
Working together is the way we are going to find solutions that benefit the climate and companies
Opinion
A tribute to Libby Seidel: a dedicated Kent volunteer
Kent lost a kind, generous soul last month with the passing of Libby Seidel, a dedicated volunteer and…
Opinion
Worn out wind blades plugging up landfills
While wind farms generate “greenhouse gas free” electricity, there is increasing concern about the rapidly growing number of…
Opinion
Keeping health workers healthy is key to fighting deadly diseases
Keeping hospitals and health workers healthy is key to fighting diseases. Given all the new, more deadly viruses…
Opinion
Playing multiple sports in high school paves way for Mahomes’ success
By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director
Opinion
Grumbling about Sound Transit car tabs
OLYMPIA — Another public grumbling session on those pricey Sound Transit car tabs took place Tuesday.
Opinion
Grumbling about Sound Transit car tabs
OLYMPIA — Another public grumbling session on those pricey Sound Transit car tabs took place Tuesday.
Letters to the Editor
Beware of Legislature investigations
The Legislature’s “investigation” of Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) is alarming. A political appointee – a far left…