Opinion
Congress must act ASAP for thousands of Washington kids to keep coverage | GUEST OP
By Reps. Tina Orwall and Mia Gregerson
Opinion
Finding balance in occupational licensing | Brunell
Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only…
Letters to the Editor
More apartments, more burden
More new apartment developments are being granted property tax waivers lasting eight years.
Letters to the Editor
Put the $3 million elsewhere
After reading the article about spending $3 million to make downtown Kent train quiet, I felt the need…
Opinion
Finding comfort, support from a furry friend | AS I SEE IT
I believe that one of the most misunderstood, and maybe, because of that, the most abused laws of…
Letters to the Editor
Economic collapse: remember ‘08?
Even if you do remember 1993 (“About our business climate today? Remember 1993”, Don Brunell column, Reporter, Nov.…
Opinion
A push for a safer Olympia campus | Petri Dish
If you come to the state Capitol and want to see lawmakers in action, there are a few…
Opinion
Cougs, Dawgs go bowling | Shiers
The Huskies and Cougars delivered solid college football seasons to earn trips to bowl games this month.
Opinion
A few thoughts on the word evil | GUEST OP
Spread the word, painful and bitter though it may be for some to hear, nothing about this latest…
Opinion
Bold action needed for salmon recovery | Being Frank
Frustrated with the lack of progress in salmon recovery – especially Puget Sound chinook – treaty tribes in…
Opinion
Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers
Plenty is at stake when Washington and Washington State renew the Apple Cup on Saturday (5:30 p.m. FOX…
Letters to the Editor
17, and eager to vote
The voting age should be dropped from 18 years old to 17 – locally and nationwide.
Letters to the Editor
A right to arm, protect, defend
A gunman recently entered a Texas church and killed numerous helpless people with his semi-auto rifle. A man…
Opinion
About our business climate today? Remember 1993 | Brunell
Twenty-five years ago, business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general…
Opinion
We say no to proposed boost to square footage tax | Opinion
The Kent Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the mayor’s proposal to increase the square footage tax.
Opinion
Wrangling over a tax overhaul | The Petri Dish
A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households…
Opinion
Make Veterans Day a way of life | As I See It
What is a veteran? Oh, I know what it is supposed to be, someone who has served in…
Letters to the Editor
Save the land for the birds
The Alaska National Wildlife Refuge is once again under attack by the current administration. Congress is apparently trying…