Opinion
Atlantic salmon must go | Being Frank
The backlash against Atlantic salmon farms in Western Washington continues to grow as more than 100,000 of the…
Opinion
Cold war in Olympia: capital budget, water rights bill tied up | The Petri Dish
Consequences of state lawmakers’ inability to bridge their differences, preventing passage of a capital budget and water rights…
Letters to the Editor
Too much careless spending
I couldn’t agree with Julie Furlong’s letter more. (“Irony and bad timing,” Kent Reporter, Sept. 22).
Letters to the Editor
Compassionate Berrios is the choice for mayor
I have had the privilege of knowing Jim Berrios for over 15 years. I grew up with the…
Letters to the Editor
Trip to the library
My daughter and I recently went to the Kent Library. As we drove by we saw people milling…
Opinion
Building on support from voters: 2004 capital bond progress | KCLS
Thirteen years ago, the King County Library System embarked on an ambitious, long-term capital improvement plan that has…
Opinion
Deceptive ST3? Lawmakers try to make a case | Cornfield
Republican senators who are convinced Sound Transit leaders played fast and loose with facts about the agency’s light…
Opinion
Impact of Hirst decision must be addressed | Brunell
In Washington, the legislative stalemate over permitting new household wells and the state’s construction budget has not only…
Letters to the Editor
Irony and bad timing
We are recent Kent residents, having left Seattle as a result of severe budget mismanagement and oppressive tax…
Opinion
Tax policy changes must be carefully crafted and coordinated | Brunell
Key tax policies emanating from the East and West coasts are like passenger trains passing one another heading…
Opinion
Help, at last, from the skies | Shiers
Several days of rain and even snow in the higher elevations have helped douse the fires in the…
Opinion
Controversial education leader to pay us a visit | The Petri Dish
It was going to happen eventually.
Opinion
Mitigate massive wildfires danger | Brunell
At last count firefighters were battling 82 major wildfires in 10 Western States. The fires have already scorched…
Letters to the Editor
Birds need some oats, too
When President Reagan dusted off trickle-down economics, calling it “supply-side economics,” I was shocked. My 1962-1963 high school…
Opinion
Our schools committed to making students’ dreams come true | Watts
As we begin the new school year, I am reminded of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s…
Opinion
Rabid bat numbers rise | Shiers
Twelve bats found in public parks and private homes throughout Washington have tested positive for rabies since Aug.…
Letters to the Editor
Speeding problem hasn’t slow down
I would like to bring to everyone’s attention to the speeding issue we have on 124th Avenue Southeast.…
Letters to the Editor
Car tab ripoff
I just got my bill on my car license tabs. What a good deal, an 80 percent increase.