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.
Opinion
People coming together is silver lining to Hurricane Harvey | Brunell
All of the things that went wrong in New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina in 2005 appear to have…
Opinion
Governor takes his pitch on state tour | The Petri Dish
Jay Inslee is back on the road this week with his “Ain’t Got No Capital Budget Blues” Tour.
Letters to the Editor
Add ‘Chief of police’ to name of Lee building
The recent letter by David McDougall suggesting the removal of the name of Robert E. Lee from Kent…
Opinion
Spectacle still brings out the fight in me | Our Corner
For one Saturday night, the fight game returned.
Opinion
No place in our waters for Atlantic salmon | Being Frank
All Atlantic salmon fish farms in Puget Sound should be closed and future expansion plans scrapped following the…
Opinion
Dan Evans would serve America well | Brunell
Recently, family, friends and dignitaries gathered at Hurricane Ridge near Port Angeles to celebrate the designation of the…