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California wildfires spark renewed debate over underground power transmission lines | Brunell

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California wildfires spark renewed debate over underground power transmission lines | Brunell

November’s Camp Wildfire was California’s deadliest killing 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes along with more than 500…

Puget Sound is not a sewer | Loomis

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Puget Sound is not a sewer | Loomis

We must stop treating Puget Sound like a sewer if we are going to restore the fish, shellfish,…

When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing

Opinion

When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing

Microsoft has started the regional dialogue, but will cities rise to the challenge?

Light rail and heavy appetites

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Light rail and heavy appetites

Sound Transit is considering a site on Kent’s West Hill, where the Dick’s Drive-In restaurant opened last December,…

Those pesky tax incentives | Brunell

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Those pesky tax incentives | Brunell

Costs matter today, even it means government incentives are part of the package

Letters to the Editor

Unfounded accusations

I came across a Feb. 1 Kent Reporter, “For the good of all, leaders need to act like…

Letters to the Editor

Trump the president

Your recent letter writer who declared Donald Trump “the most competent president in history” because he is a…

What a surprise: Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes

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What a surprise: Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes

Even with a robust economy, the majority party may seek more revenue to carry out its wish list.

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Growing resistance to corporate incentives | Brunell

The circumstances leading to Amazon’s decision to scrap its New York City project reflect trends corporate leaders need…

Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Letters to the Editor

Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Regarding Mr. Valentine’s letter (“Shame on us for bringing aboard Trump,” Feb. 8, Auburn Reporter):

Letters to the Editor

Wanted: a better president

Kudos to Harold Valentine for his well written letter in the Feb. 8 Auburn Reporter.

Your South King County legislators in action

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Your South King County legislators in action

Democrats must be careful to not overplay their hand in Olympia

Lawmakers on the road to finding car tab relief

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Lawmakers on the road to finding car tab relief

One of the last spitball fights among lawmakers in the 2018 session erupted on how to provide a…

Letters to the Editor

Shame on us for bringing aboard Trump

I am 90 years old. I have voted in every presidential election since the Eisenhower era. I have…

Letters to the Editor

Proposed bills threaten business for hairdressers, salon owners

Intermediary employees. Contributing agents. Worker wage boards. This is the gobbledygook that hairdressers and salon owners like my…

Snowy winter is here

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Snowy winter is here

A winter storm earlier in the week brought a thick blanket of snow, strong wind and troublesome ice…

Controversial 2018 election mailers were audacious – and legal

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Controversial 2018 election mailers were audacious – and legal

Misleading postcards didn’t violate election laws because they touted non-candidates, the PDC found

Student debt draining retired income | Brunell

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Student debt draining retired income | Brunell

Lots has been written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired…

Washington farmers need tariff relief | Brunell

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Washington farmers need tariff relief | Brunell

The good news is Washington’s cherry crop is projected to be as good as 2018’s.

Letters to the Editor

Inslee: tend to ‘our Washington’

Washington is last in earthquake preparedness. It is near the top in auto theft and residential burglary. There…