Opinion
As session moves along, lawmakers sharpen their focus
OLYMPIA — With a third of the legislative session nearly gone, lawmakers are starting to focus on matters…
Opinion
Copper making comeback as major disease fighter
Government leaders, doctors, and medical researchers worldwide are working feverishly to stop the spread of the coronavirus and…
Opinion
Dams are the Northwest flood busters
We need to remember that that network is saving our bacon
Opinion
Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap
Democrats could, on their own, censure the six-term lawmaker. But they probably won’t. Even a hearing on the…
Letters to the Editor
Kent gives generously to holiday project
I am writing to thank Kent residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need…
Opinion
Student loan assistance attractive employer benefit
To help workers distracted by financial worries
Opinion
Inslee still hopeful for clean fuels standard
Gov. Jay Inslee badly wants a clean fuels standard in Washington.
Opinion
Ship owners face new sulfur standards to curtail pollution
Limits implemented Jan. 1 by International Maritime Organization
Opinion
Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia
Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.
Letters to the Editor
Large trees are a safety hazard to some homeowners
So somebody in the city wants to plant more trees?
Opinion
Rifts, not gifts: Habib, Republican senators at odds this holiday season
OLYMPIA — Stuck on what gifts to give Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib and Republican state senators this holiday…
Opinion
Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced
Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced. However, at times that’s what it takes. Too often new…
Opinion
Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not
As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.
Opinion
When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent
A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.
Opinion
Taking time to say thank you to our supporters
As the holidays approach, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to King County…
Opinion
Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?
Tim Eyman’s candidacy will settle whether voters like him as much as they like his tax-cutting ideas.
Opinion
Countywide, we all have a role in ending homelessness | GUEST EDITORIAL
By Peter Orser, board member of United Way King County, for the Auburn Reporter