Letters to the Editor
‘Weedians:’ More City Of Boondoggle
The proposal to excavate, irrigate and landscape the medians on Pacific Highway South is one of the most…
Letters to the Editor
Health care act anything but affordable
This is in response to the guest editorial printed on March 27 by a King County official about…
Letters to the Editor
Cartoon was inappropriate
I understand that the Kent Reporter does not have the money to hire a good cartoonist and I…
Opinion
Local voters could decide fate of pot industry | The Petri Dish
There’s a good chance marijuana will be in front of voters again this fall.
Opinion
Showdown over the minimum wage law | Brunell
Ever since the $15 wage proposal was narrowly approved by City of SeaTac voters, municipal leaders in neighboring…
Letters to the Editor
Homeless man has right to be on public land
I was appalled at an article I read in the (Feb. 27) Kent Reporter about a homeless man…
Opinion
Time to get transportation deal done | GUEST OP
We love to think the Puget Sound region is world class – for its beautiful shimmering waters and…
Letters to the Editor
Living hard with the ‘Mayor Cooke Dream’
I agree with Mr. Richard Brandau's letter ("Against pay raise for mayor", March 13, Kent Reporter), but what…
Letters to the Editor
Well-treated elephants earn retirement
Today, as I sit in my broker's office at Kent Station's Coldwell Banker Bain Real Estate, reading the…
Opinion
Newspapers will last with stories to tell | Box
I have been thinking a great deal recently about the multiple roles a newspaper plays in a community.
Opinion
Orca Lift is a boost for people who depend on public transportation | OUR TURN
King County’s new $1.50 low income transit fare, Orca Lift, went into effect on March 1. Orca lift…
Letters to the Editor
Against pay raise for mayor
It seems that Mayor (Suzette) Cooke is only concerned that her salary should be comparable to the salaries…
Letters to the Editor
Activists take their toll
It’s startling to see that elephants will no longer be in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey…
Opinion
Chamber of Commerce spells out its legislative agenda
The Kent Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our 2015 legislative agenda. We represent 485 businesses in…
Letters to the Editor
WHL players need to be treated, paid fairly for work
Frankly, I'm very surprised our local legislators are actively supporting, or appear to support, SB 5893 and HB…
Opinion
Senate GOP gearing up for release of transportation package | The Petri Dish
The wait is nearly over. Senate Republicans, after two years of avoidance, are putting the final touches on…
Letters to the Editor
Have offenders clean up the graffiti
Great job by the Kent Police Department for the arrest of the two men responsible for the graffiti…
Opinion
Parties regroup to battle over student test scores once again | The Petri Dish
Lawmakers, teachers and the state public schools chief are gearing up for another battle over whether student test…
Letters to the Editor
Reichert’s vote
In last week’s Reporter, Ms. Edenholm wrote, “Congressman Reichert supports me by voting for a 40-hour, full-time work…
Letters to the Editor
Parents of students should foot the bill
I am so sick and tired of the endless whining about funding schools when there is a very…