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Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced

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Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced

Bridges shouldn’t have to sink to be replaced. However, at times that’s what it takes. Too often new…

Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not

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Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not

As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn. FILE PHOTO

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When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent

A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.

Taking time to say thank you to our supporters

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Taking time to say thank you to our supporters

As the holidays approach, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to King County…

Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?

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Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?

Tim Eyman’s candidacy will settle whether voters like him as much as they like his tax-cutting ideas.

Countywide, we all have a role in ending homelessness | GUEST EDITORIAL

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Countywide, we all have a role in ending homelessness | GUEST EDITORIAL

By Peter Orser, board member of United Way King County, for the Auburn Reporter

Boeing’s resiliency being tested with grounded 737MAX

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Boeing’s resiliency being tested with grounded 737MAX

The grounding of the 737MAX is testing Boeing’s resiliency. It has turned the company upside down in just…

Small businesses are original ‘experiential shopping’ experience

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Small businesses are original ‘experiential shopping’ experience

By Jeremy Field, regional administrator, PNW, U.S. Small Business Administration

A U.S. Marine sniper on station. COURTESY PHOTO, Don Dinsmore

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See veterans as they really are

When we arrived back in the states, we were told to shed our uniforms because Alameda was right…

Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

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Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

OLYMPIA — Most ballots are counted, but the fight over Initiative 976 is far from over.

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Impeachment aside: there’s work to be done

Now that President Trump’s impeachment process is formally underway, Democrats and Republicans need to avoid becoming completely absorbed…

Vote yes for Medic One

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Vote yes for Medic One

On the Nov. 5 Ballot will appear “Proposition No. 1. Medic One – Emergency Medical Services replacement of…

Letters to the Editor

At the crossroads with a ‘roundabout’

Do you travel on Willis Street (State Route 516) to commute to work or shop?

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Power of reliable power

Our state’s economy and way of life hinges on low cost and reliable electricity. Since Grand Coulee and…

Honor Flight takes wing for our heroes

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Honor Flight takes wing for our heroes

We saw them at the airports with their parents and friends as they readied for their flights to…

Respect for everyone in high school sports and activities

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Respect for everyone in high school sports and activities

By Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director

November is a great month to participate

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November is a great month to participate

November is the month when the public and media focus attention on the general election.

Here are 6 numbers to help decipher this election

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Here are 6 numbers to help decipher this election

There’s no cost to voting, but millions of dollars are getting spent to influence how ballots are cast

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How will you vote?

It’s that time of year during which we are asked to vote for some of our Kent City…

Letters to the Editor

Michaud is the right choice for city council

Zandria Michaud’s top priorities as a Kent City Council member are public safety and reducing homelessness. She’s the…