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Where my daughter goes to school isn’t political – it’s personal | GUEST OP

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Where my daughter goes to school isn’t political – it’s personal | GUEST OP

By Kesha Senters/For the Kent Reporter

Photo by Michael O’Leary/Everett Herald                                Photo by Michael O’Leary/Everett Herald

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Eyman says he will spend $500K of his own money on initiative

The conservative activist’s self-financing claim points to a lack of deep-pocketed donors.

New approaches needed to fight super wildfires | Brunell

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New approaches needed to fight super wildfires | Brunell

With Western States wildfires growing in size and destroying more homes, farms and businesses, there is a need…

Eyman putting his latest fight on his tab

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Eyman putting his latest fight on his tab

Activist using own money in signature-gathering drive to place a $30 car tab measure in front of voters

Letters to the Editor

City needs to get a grip on its budget problem

In the State of the City address by Mayor Dana Ralph, she acknowledges the annual deficit of $2…

Letters to the Editor

Stop asking for more from those with less

I am a senior citizen and I voted, with reservations, for the April 24 ballot items.

Fund police without putting the burden on taxpayers

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Fund police without putting the burden on taxpayers

Kent voters overwhelmingly rejected higher utility taxes to fully staff the Kent Police Department. Concerning another measure in…

Candidates gear up to run in a crowded House

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Candidates gear up to run in a crowded House

Dynamic in four contests reflects what is occurring in many House contests across the nation in 2018

Cooperation spawns hope

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Cooperation spawns hope

Call to reach common ground and a shared pain

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Yogi’s wisdom is worth thinking about| Brunell

The late great philosopher Yogi Berra once proclaimed: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” It sure…

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Kent City Council appointment must prioritize the dignity of housing for all | GUEST OP

By The Rev. Dr. Joyce Parry-Moore/rector of St. James Episcopal Church

Proposed initiative stokes battle over gun rights

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Proposed initiative stokes battle over gun rights

Big money, politics at play

Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our robust economy | Brunell

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Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our robust economy | Brunell

Millions of good-paying opportunities available in blue collar jobs

Join, continue to fight against Alzheimer’s

Letters to the Editor

Join, continue to fight against Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that, for the second consecutive year, the…

Letters to the Editor

Backing our superintendent amid difficult times

I would like to express my support and appreciation to Kent School District Superintendent Calvin Watts. He is…

Streamlining regulations helps Americans compete | Brunell

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Streamlining regulations helps Americans compete | Brunell

President Trump campaigned on cutting taxes, streamlining regulations and improving infrastructure. He also vowed to renegotiate our trade…

Regional fire authority well worth our support

Letters to the Editor

Regional fire authority well worth our support

I am a Kent resident of two years and a former resident of Covington for more than 30…

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes on Prop 1

These days it seems more fashionable to cast stones and criticize than to lay bricks and collaborate to…

Letters to the Editor

We need efficiency with our tax dollars

It would appear that our local government and service agencies are not particularly adept at heeding their own…

Letters to the Editor

No more tax increases

The city of Kent has and is continuing to look for a “blank check” from the residents of…