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What will we reap from the election ? | GUEST OP
Regardless of whom we voted for, it’s time to lead.
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Reasons to be thankful for what transpired this past election season | Petri Dish
With Thanksgiving upon us, we take a few moments to consider those with reason to be thankful for…
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Kent voters want to be taxed more? | LETTER
The city of Kent has put in place a vision (strategic plan?) for 2025.
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Thank you for a great ceremony | LETTER
My daughter, Teresa Espinosa, invited me to accompany her to the community Veterans Day observance at Kentridge High…
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Civics 101: Presidential election shows split in America
I did not vote for President-elect Donald Trump.
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Thank you, voters, for making it possible | OUR SCHOOLS
By now you have likely read dozens of articles and heard countless pundits talking about the election results.…
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Paying the price of drowsy driving | Guest op
Imagine this: You’ve enjoyed a fun weekend in Eastern Washington, but you have to head home in the…
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I-1433: Illness does not wait until we have access to paid sick leave
As a father of two, going to work sick because I cannot afford to miss a day is…
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Vote Valentine for House seat
I am strongly urging 47th District voters to support Brooke Valentine for state Representative.
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We are under siege
Mayor Suzette Cooke wants a city property tax increase and a $20 car tab fee in her 2017…
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Reconsider RFA name change
Unfortunately, I missed the July articles the Kent Reporter had about the name change of the Kent (soon-to-be…
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Support the school bond, support our students | LETTER
As decades-long community members in South King County, and volunteers with Citizens for Kent schools, we are writing…
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Changed needed in the 47th
Enough is enough. Since winning a House seat back in 2010, Rep. Mark Hargrove has shown not only…
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Storylines abound as election looms | The Petri Dish
You will be hard-pressed to find many in Washington who can’t wait until 8 p.m. Tuesday when voting…
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Millennials resurrecting whiskey | Brunell
Last month while touring Ireland, our guide proudly pointed out Irish whiskey is making a strong comeback and…
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Kent’s communication and sustainability failures | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Mayor Suzette Cooke mentioned our “financial crisis of 2020” during her 2017 budget proposal but offered no cost-cutting…
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Carbon tax goes to the vote | Shiers cartoon
The Washington Carbon Emission Tax and Sales Tax Reduction, also known as Initiative 732, is on the Nov.…
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Take a page from Gerald Ford’s playbook | Brunell
It's D-Day for American voters. With Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump carrying unusually low approval ratings and having…