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This is what democracy looks like | Guest op

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This is what democracy looks like | Guest op

By Staci Whitehouse/For the Kent Reporter

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KCLS 2016 highlights: library continues to serve the many | Wasdin

It’s hard to believe 2017 is already here. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering, “Where did the…

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Change in property tax formula seen as revenue stream for state, schools | The Petri Dish

A bipartisan alliance of lawmakers wants to rewrite one of the state’s vaunted political commandments in order to…

Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

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Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

Newly-elected President Donald Trump has shaken things up in America, first with his immigration ban and lately his…

Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

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Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

Newly-elected President Donald Trump has shaken things up in America, first with his immigration ban and lately his…

Cut the cake and get back to work | Brunell

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Cut the cake and get back to work | Brunell

Congratulations on your first hundred years, Boeing. Cut the cake and get back to work.

Idling, noisy trains are a neighborhood nuisance

Letters to the Editor

Idling, noisy trains are a neighborhood nuisance

While I appreciate the City Council trying to remedy the stuck railroad crossing gates, how about addressing another…

Letters to the Editor

Pay raise brings problems

As of recently Kent and the surrounding area, especially Seattle, have seen a growing homeless population over the…

Letters to the Editor

Fix is needed

I totally agree with Neil Larsen’s Jan. 20 letter regarding the situation at the East Hill Post Office.…

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Trump’s ways shaking up state politics | The Petri Dish

In his first week, President Donald Trump is effecting quite a bit of change in the climate and…

Trailblazing educator retiring | Brunell

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Trailblazing educator retiring | Brunell

Floten put WGU Washington on the map

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Sharing Dr. King’s legacy, our kids’ bright future for learning | Our schools

By Calvin J. Watts/For the Reporter

Schools going to pot? | Shiers cartoon

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Schools going to pot? | Shiers cartoon

State lawmakers are still trying to find ways to fully fund public education.

Tale of two mayoral candidates

Letters to the Editor

Tale of two mayoral candidates

I attended the December Kent City Council meeting to better understand the proposed operating budget and why a…

Letters to the Editor

Going postal over East Hill office

I appreciate that the City Council is seeking answers to stuck railroad crossing gates. How about looking into…

Alaska Airlines performance unsurpassed | Brunell

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Alaska Airlines performance unsurpassed | Brunell

Fifty years ago, Boeing, Weyerhaeuser and PACCAR were the “Crème de la crème” of Washington’s publicly traded corporations.…

Not all festive about Trump’s inauguration | The Petri Dish

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Not all festive about Trump’s inauguration | The Petri Dish

There may be a little extra elbow room for Democratic lawmakers at Donald Trump’s inauguration Friday.

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Avoiding déjà vu all over again | Brunell

Rhe late Yogi Berra coined the phrase “it’s déjà vu all over again!” It is used extensively to…

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Best books of 2016 | WASDIN

Public libraries play an integral part in meeting the needs of communities today. Computers with Internet access allow…

Boeing’s Conner leaves our region a better place | GUEST OP

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Boeing’s Conner leaves our region a better place | GUEST OP

By Chris Gregoire/For the Reporter