Letters to the Editor
We need evidence, measures when considering car tab fee reduction
Most, if not all, state and local government programs can be tested. If we consider the issues long…
Letters to the Editor
Democratic mayors fail to silence shootings
Frank Shiers’ political cartoon (of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Kent Reporter, Jan. 31) is right on target. It…
Opinion
Let’s protect jobs and tend to our environment
Working together is the way we are going to find solutions that benefit the climate and companies
Opinion
A tribute to Libby Seidel: a dedicated Kent volunteer
Kent lost a kind, generous soul last month with the passing of Libby Seidel, a dedicated volunteer and…
Opinion
Worn out wind blades plugging up landfills
While wind farms generate “greenhouse gas free” electricity, there is increasing concern about the rapidly growing number of…
Opinion
Keeping health workers healthy is key to fighting deadly diseases
Keeping hospitals and health workers healthy is key to fighting diseases. Given all the new, more deadly viruses…
Opinion
Playing multiple sports in high school paves way for Mahomes’ success
By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director
Opinion
Grumbling about Sound Transit car tabs
OLYMPIA — Another public grumbling session on those pricey Sound Transit car tabs took place Tuesday.
Opinion
Grumbling about Sound Transit car tabs
OLYMPIA — Another public grumbling session on those pricey Sound Transit car tabs took place Tuesday.
Letters to the Editor
Beware of Legislature investigations
The Legislature’s “investigation” of Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) is alarming. A political appointee – a far left…
Opinion
As session moves along, lawmakers sharpen their focus
OLYMPIA — With a third of the legislative session nearly gone, lawmakers are starting to focus on matters…
Opinion
Copper making comeback as major disease fighter
Government leaders, doctors, and medical researchers worldwide are working feverishly to stop the spread of the coronavirus and…
Opinion
Dams are the Northwest flood busters
We need to remember that that network is saving our bacon
Opinion
Matt Shea is poised for a victory lap
Democrats could, on their own, censure the six-term lawmaker. But they probably won’t. Even a hearing on the…
Letters to the Editor
Kent gives generously to holiday project
I am writing to thank Kent residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need…
Opinion
Student loan assistance attractive employer benefit
To help workers distracted by financial worries
Opinion
Inslee still hopeful for clean fuels standard
Gov. Jay Inslee badly wants a clean fuels standard in Washington.
Opinion
Ship owners face new sulfur standards to curtail pollution
Limits implemented Jan. 1 by International Maritime Organization
Opinion
Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia
Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.