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Letters to the Editor

Enough with property tax increases

My mortgage payment recently went up $50 per month, so I called the King County Assessor's Office to…

Letters to the Editor

Know more, do more about OCD

Let's educate ourselves about OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and its treatment.

Opinion

Protect teen drivers: Talk to them about the ‘5 to Drive’ | Guest op

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for our young people in the United States. In…

Opinion

Sen. Murray a reluctant champion for House speaker-contender Ryan | The Petri Dish

These days, Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray isn't surprised to get a text from the man who may…

Opinion

Marijuana shop ads inappropriate

In the Oct. 2 issue of the Kent Reporter, I noticed an insert advertising a marijuana shop. I…

Opinion

Kent Chamber of Commerce weighs in on carbon emissions discussion

A recent guest column in The Seattle Times declared that if Washington's elected officials don't tackle the issue…

Opinion

Best Starts For Kids is a golden opportunity | Guest op

King County Proposition 1, the Best Starts For Kids initiative, represents a long sought, new opportunity to invest…

Opinion

Kent remains a safe place as numbers show | Chief Thomas

It's been a busy summer for the police department. Recent media coverage of a high-profile case where an…

Opinion

Kent wants its proud vets to be appreciated | As I See It

I was on a Mediterranean cruise when President Lyndon Johnson announced our new position on Vietnam, from advisers…

Letters to the Editor

Men get breast cancer, too

I read your article, "Kent firefighters help promote cancer awareness month", Sept. 25, Kent Reporter), with great interest.…

Letters to the Editor

My vote goes to Troutner

As I get ready to vote next month, I am reminded of the importance of selecting the right…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Rotary

We would like to thank, once again, the Rotary Club of Kent that meets at noon for helping…

Letters to the Editor

Being taxed out of my home

More money for the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority (RFA) by charging developers "fire impact fees?"

Letters to the Editor

Use lighting more efficiently

Regarding: "City parks continue to crumble; more funds needed" (Sept. 18, Kent Reporter):

Letters to the Editor

Keep the light on for charter schools

I am a father of a sixth-grader who is attending Excel Public Charter School.

Letters to the Editor

Ill-timed ruling disrupts charter schools

It is appalling the ruling against charter schools was made three weeks into the school year.

U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert

Opinion

Reichert opposes Iran Nuclear Agreement

U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, 8th District, issued the following statement on Friday explaining his decision to oppose…

Letters to the Editor

You can’t cherry pick facts and know whole story

In response to a Sandra Gill’s letter (“Listening to what Rodney King said”, Sept 4, Reporter):

Letters to the Editor

Please, no fire impact fees

No Regional Fire Authority (RFA) fire impact fees. Period.

Letters to the Editor

Listening to what Rodney King said

Kanye West got up at the VMA awards show and launched into a pity-fueled diatribe of criticism about…