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Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-University Place, represents the 28th Legislative District and Sen. Dino Rossi, R-Sammamish, represents the 45th Legislation District.

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Sound Transit resurrects monster-size vehicle valuations

The assault on taxpayers’ wallets by Sound Transit and ST3 just won’t end.

Opinion

Kent School District welcomes, encourages all | Watts

On behalf of the Kent School Board and our entire staff, I want you to know every student…

We need to do more to clean Puget Sound | Being Frank

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We need to do more to clean Puget Sound | Being Frank

The health of Puget Sound is getting some much-needed help from efforts to reduce polluted stormwater runoff and…

Sound Transit officials take on the fury of car tab spike | The Petri Dish

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Sound Transit officials take on the fury of car tab spike | The Petri Dish

This could be interesting.

There goes the environment

Letters to the Editor

There goes the environment

What no EPA? What, no Green Peace? What, no kayactivists?

Letters to the Editor

Congressman is out of touch

Dave Reichert needs to be reminded that the he was elected to represent his constituents. He refuses to…

Opinion

POG is worth another look | Brunell

In 2003, Gov. Gary Locke, D, faced a 10-percent revenue hole in the state’s budget. He also stared…

Opinion

Lawmakers trying to fix a taxing problem | The Petri Dish

Everyone understands the problem. No one opposes the solution.

Game continues | Shiers

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Game continues | Shiers

The legal battle continues to play out between state Attorney General Bob Ferguson and President Trump over the…

Letters to the Editor

Upsetting incident

I was upset to hear about the 39-year-old Sikh man who was shot in his driveway last Friday,…

Letters to the Editor

A welcomed move

May I express to Mayor Suzette Cooke and the City Council my sincere and heartfelt gratitude for the…

Opinion

Lawmakers must consider costs of all taxes | Brunell

As lawmakers in Olympia inch toward adjournment, they must keep in mind the total added costs of new…

Opinion

Republican stir the pot on key topics | The Petri Dish

As the ruling majority in the state Senate, Republicans can bring up pretty much what they want on…

More expensive ride | Shiers

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More expensive ride | Shiers

When voters approved ST3 last November, they didn’t realize how it would dramatically increase car tab renewal bills.

Oppose universal health care? Military doesn’t

Letters to the Editor

Oppose universal health care? Military doesn’t

I am a Navy veteran who served as a Hospital Corpsman for six years. While I was stationed…

Useless, expensive light rail system

Letters to the Editor

Useless, expensive light rail system

Wow. I just received the invoice from my car tabs and was shocked.

Good match, good friends

Letters to the Editor

Good match, good friends

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) wants to thank the Tacoma Stars and their organizer, John Crouch, for inviting…

Letters to the Editor

Kent is a Welcoming City

Kent has a large, diverse population. We are very lucky to have amazing, smart, educated community members from…

Letters to the Editor

Declaration is welcome

Thank you Mayor Suzette Cooke and Kent City Council. You reaffirm the long legacy of welcome that has…

Opinion

Rosellini’s plan to fund bridges deserves another look | Brunell

Remember the old saying: Hindsight is 20-20?