Opinion
Reflecting on the old and ringing in the New Year | KCLS
What a busy and eventful year this has been. As I write my last column as interim director,…
Opinion
Time for railroads to implement positive track | Brunell
While the investigation continues into the deadly Amtrak derailment near DuPont, the clock continues to tick on the…
Opinion
The city that really gets along … for us | As I See It
There seems to be a greater practice in this country, lately, to criticize our leaders.
Letters to the Editor
All lit up
While driving around the Kent area it is enjoyable to see how much effort people are putting in…
Letters to the Editor
Money well spent for a safe piece of a curb
On June 2, I sent out an email to the Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke with a few photographs…
Letters to the Editor
Some regulations worth keeping
A constant refrain bleated from Republicans has been ”excessive government regulation” of business. Let’s examine the validity of…
Letters to the Editor
State way behind in financing our students’ futures
Columnist Jerry Cornfield asserts that “the economy generates billions of extra dollars for the state’s coffers while still…
Opinion
Let’s have a serious discussion about safety | Sen. Fortunato
The presiding officer in the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, recently indicated that he would implement a…
Opinion
Hawks ask for help | Shiers
The injury-depleted Seahawks are in desperate help to make the NFC playoffs.
Opinion
Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule
It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.
Opinion
Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank
By Lorraine Loomis/Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Opinion
Laying a million Wreaths Across America | Brunell
Christmas is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for…
Opinion
Genuine service dogs are trained for specific needs | As I See It
Service dogs and emotional support dogs are like two sides of the same coin, and the coin seems…
Opinion
Counties vow to fight state to get things done | Petri Dish
Elected leaders of Washington’s 39 counties are fed up with lawmakers and governors telling them what to do…
Opinion
Kent Reporter switches to new reader-comment tool
Users will need an account with Disqus to comment on stories.
Opinion
Purpose and a place for a service dog | As I See It
Our leaders in this country decided there should be a legal, living helper for disabled individuals.
Opinion
Making room this Advent season | GUEST OP
By the Rev. Dr. Joyce Parry Moore, rector, St. James Episcopal, Kent
Opinion
Trump supporters’ attitude still the same | Elfers
“Support Trump? Sure,” she said. “I like him.”
Letters to the Editor
Dreaming of a white Christmas
The weather outside may not be frightful, but it is still the time of year when we start…
Letters to the Editor
Big bill, little return
I just got a bill on my car license tabs. What a good deal, an 80 percent increase…