Letters to the Editor
Ralph makes the most sense
After reading how all the candidates for Kent mayor think that public safety is such an important issue,…
Opinion
Maybe it is more than sticks and stones that hurt | OUR CORNER
I have always been interested in languages. Since my first Spanish class in seventh grade, I have been…
Opinion
Stricter law puts more attention on distracted driving | GUEST OP
On Sunday, July 23, a tougher distracted driving law with increased penalties goes into effect in Washington state.…
Opinion
State of public ed
In the final hours before a state government shutdown, the Legislature passed a landmark bill that adds billions…
Letters to the Editor
Berrios does the job
During the recession, City Councilman Jim Berrios remained in business and continued to be a blessing to the…
Letters to the Editor
Keeping it safe and sane
I hope Kent was much quieter this Fourth of July because of the city’s ban on fireworks.
Opinion
Abundant natural gas is giant step toward energy independence | Brunell
In the last half century, Americans yearned for energy independence. We were tired of being held captive by…
Letters to the Editor
Berrios and budgets: a good fit for Kent
Your story, “City faces ‘bleak’ financial future,” begs for a response.
Letters to the Editor
Time for the city to solve financial woes
Steve Hunter’s article, “City faces ‘bleak’ financial future” (Kent Reporter, June 23), painted a bleak picture of Kent’s…
Opinion
Lawmakers look to play bigger role in negotiations with unions | The Petri Dish
One of the last pieces of the budget puzzle snapped into place Tuesday, sealing in Republican support for…
Opinion
Trash talk and all: Taking lessons from council meetings | OUR CORNER
On Mondays, you’ll likely find me sitting in the back row of the council chambers, listening to a…
Opinion
Searching for words that unite us | Brunell
Two days before last year’s presidential election, Frank Luntz walked away from a CBS 60 Minutes focus group…
Opinion
Complex McCleary Rubik’s Cube testing lawmakers | The Petri Dish
Any day now lawmakers will reveal how they solved the McCleary Rubik’s Cube.
Opinion
Refocusing climate debate to practical solutions | Brunell
Debating whether it was wrong for President Trump to pull the United States out of the Paris climate…
Letters to the Editor
Extra requirements?
Ever since Washington state put a ban on the culminating project as a high school graduation requirement, only…
Letters to the Editor
Trump’s actions damaging to our planet, children
The president has announced his separation, Duterte-style, from the Paris Accord. America joins Nicaragua and Syria as the…
Opinion
Connecticut comeuppance | Brunell
Recently, the Wall Street Journal editorialized that Connecticut’s elected officials are getting their “comeuppance” for years of absorbingly…
Opinion
Tensions rise as battle lingers over education | The Petri Dish
Teachers in the Everett School District incited quite a stir with their talk of striking on the first…