Opinion
Sudden deaths took a trio of state’s business and ag leaders | Brunell
So far this year, a trio of unexpected deaths has shocked Washington business and agriculture. Melanie Dressel, Ron…
Letters to the Editor
Upsetting messages close to home
During a recent walk home from Kent Station, I was shocked and disgusted by several posters I ran…
Letters to the Editor
New approach to false alarms is a good call
I applaud Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas for changing something I’m confident he had little support for doing…
Opinion
Race to toll likely to clip Washington drivers | Brunell
In 2014, President Barrack Obama opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways. This year…
Opinion
Voters to decide if state’s new laws measure up | The Petri Dish
Voters never got a chance to try to overturn new laws increasing the state property tax next year…
Letters to the Editor
Berrios is the right choice for mayor
With the primary on Tuesday, I would like to discuss taxes in relation to the race for mayor…
Letters to the Editor
Ralph will get the job done as mayor
Dana Ralph received endorsements from the Kent Police, the Kent Fire Department (now Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority)…
Letters to the Editor
Berrios will make a great mayor
As a volunteer president of a local homeowners’ association, I’m voting for Jim Berrios for mayor. This is…
Letters to the Editor
Unfounded assumption
I am astonished, Ms. Barber, that you compare Kent mayoral candidates Dana Ralph and Jim Berrios to the…
Letters to the Editor
Swansen has what it takes to solve problems
It’s time we elected a candidate who has the citizens and cities best interest at heart.
Letters to the Editor
Bill would harm health care
Health insurance is more than a policy, it’s peace of mind. It’s knowing your family will be cared…
Letters to the Editor
Kent remains silent on climate change, fighting pollution
Al Gore recently led a three-day training in Bellevue, giving his signature climate change presentation to an energetic…
Opinion
Forest landowners prove cooperation works | Brunell
The state’s largest environmental, wildlife and natural resources agencies recently recognized 43 large forest landowners for their “exemplary…
Opinion
State’s new distracted driving law going too far? | The Petri Dish
The state’s new law targeting distracted drivers sure is annoying folks.
Opinion
Dry spell in Seattle | Shiers
Months removed from record-breaking winter and spring rain, the Puget Sound region is on another streak.
Letters to the Editor
Albertson is the best fit for mayor
In 2017, we have the spectacle of a president who uses his office to promote his businesses and…
Letters to the Editor
Vote for a genuine candidate
Regarding the upcoming election for City Council and mayoral positions: It would be refreshing if we had candidates…
Opinion
Lawmakers’ last challenge? Water rights | The Petri Dish
Wednesday arrived with a sense of possibility that lawmakers could solve the two remaining riddles in this year’s…
Opinion
Today’s tools drive me crazy, and off the map | OUR CORNER
Distracted driving is the hot topic now with the new state law taking effect Sunday, July 23.
Letters to the Editor
Ralph qualifies to be Kent mayor
I urge you to consider the qualifications of Dana Ralph when casting your vote for the mayor of…