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Berrios equipped, ready to lead Kent

Jim Berrios will be an outstanding mayor for the city of Kent because he understands and has the…

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Ralph is a strong leader for Kent

As widely recognized, Kent currently faces a multitude of challenges. From the first day in office, the new…

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Berrios: proven performer worthy of being mayor

When voting for Kent’s mayor, there are three qualities I consider most important.

Dismantling racism requires radical patience | OUR CORNER

Opinion

Dismantling racism requires radical patience | OUR CORNER

The other day my friend, a POC (person of color), had to explain to his friend, a white…

Amazon’s plan reminiscent of Boeing’s Chicago move | Brunell

Opinion

Amazon’s plan reminiscent of Boeing’s Chicago move | Brunell

Last year, Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates wrote about the similarities and differences between Boeing’s corporate office…

Jim Berrios. FILE PHOTO

Opinion

Berrios: Equipped, ready to do the work and move the city forward | GUEST OP

By Jim Berrios/for the Kent Reporter

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Opinion

Ralph: Sharing a vision to strengthen the city she loves | GUEST OP

By Dana Ralph/for the Kent Reporter

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Daniels: the right choice for Kent School District

As a parent of Kent School District students since 2005, and a community member for slightly longer, I…

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End the divisiveness over who is or who is not a patriot

The singular “official” military protocol when the USA flag is present, during public performance of the national anthem,…

Opinion

Expanded Panama Canal among challenges for Washington ports | BRUNELL

The $5.4 billion spent to expand the Panama Canal is paying off for East Coast and Gulf of…

Opinion

Legal battle continues in effort to fund public education | The Petri Dish

When the legal battle on education funding returns to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24, the…

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Great commentary

Thank you for publishing Rich Elfers’ viewpoint, “Rebellion is just as American as apple pie” in the Oct.…

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We need to participate as voters

With everything going on in our nation, it’s easy to forget our immediate surroundings.

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Different approaches, different strengths

Last November I contacted Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and City Council member Dana Ralph about some safety concerns…

The survival of the world could be at stake | Elfers

Opinion

The survival of the world could be at stake | Elfers

While the nation’s and the world’s attention was drawn to the senseless murders in Las Vegas of at…

Opinion

Players taking a knee hurting the NFL | Brunell

On a recent Saturday afternoon in Portland, a young woman stepped onto the playing field at the beginning…

Opinion

Rebellion is just as American as apple pie | Elfers

“Rebellion against authority is as American as apple pie.”

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Elect Daniels to school board

Every Student. Every Opportunity. Every Day. That’s Denise Daniels’ motto, and she lives it every day.

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Help from a friend

While loading my purchase after shopping recently at a local grocery store, I heard someone approaching from behind.

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Kudos to Mayor Cooke

In Mayor Suzette Cooke’s mid-biennium budget adjustment proposal to the City Council on Sept. 26, she presented a…