Opinion
Local group to save par 3 vows to keep swinging | Klaas
A local group is shooting to save the scenic par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex. They…
Opinion
Take a shot, avoid the flu blues | Nuttman
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? If you haven't, you may want to expedite that procedure along,…
Letters to the Editor
South 228th Street project is puzzling
The city of Kent's continued fascination with a grade separation with the Union Pacific's (UP) secondary single track…
Letters to the Editor
It’s time to save Kent’s par 3 course
"Kent is a safe, connected and beautiful city, culturally vibrant with richly diverse urban centers." This statement is…
Opinion
What’s coming up in Olympia | Cornfield
A preview of coming attractions and distractions for lawmakers next year can be found in the pile of…
Opinion
Men hard-wired to give bad gifts | Box
Something tells me it is time for my Christmas present advice column. My columns generally prompt some screaming…
Opinion
Christmas came early to Kent this year | Eckfeldt
A wonderful gift to homeless women and children was opened in Kent last Saturday. The KentHOPE Day Center…
Letters to the Editor
Time to change our tax system
I am writing to advocate for Washington State to completely replace its current tax system with a moderately…
Opinion
Explaining our city’s financial picture | Mayor Cooke
At its final meeting of 2013, the City Council approved adjustments to the second year of our biennial…
Opinion
Let’s readjust our focus, prioritize city spending | Guest op
There have been and handful of articles in recent weeks regarding budget plans for the Kent City Council.
Letters to the Editor
Bicyclists need to share road, and the expense
Bicycle riders need to accept responsibility for their actions and expense.
Letters to the Editor
Fuming over store’s policy at gas stations
Why is Fred Meyer allowing third-party vendors to solicit gas station customers as we are pumping our gas?…
Letters to the Editor
Marijuana ban hurts city fortunes
I am extremely disappointed that the Kent City Council has decided to ban marijuana in the city. Turning…
Opinion
Let’s be clear: Try your best not to say what you mean | Box
I have always been fascinated by words and usage. I can often tell what a speaker or writer…
Opinion
Americans need to be thankful for what we have | Brunell
It is human nature to take things for granted. When you've always had something, when it's been around…
Opinion
Go big by shopping small on Nov. 30 | Guest op
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. It's an opportunity to shop at and support our small businesses in…
Opinion
It’s time to act, invest in our transportation system, future | Guest op
Kent, the central Puget Sound and the state of Washington are blessed with economic assets that many other…
Opinion
Communities that volunteer together thrive together | Our Turn
Nonprofit organizations in Kent make our community a better place in countless ways: by feeding hungry families, mentoring…
Letters to the Editor
Facing the truth about health care
Recently a reader wrote to your pages outraged about lies our president told when assuring consumers who liked…
Letters to the Editor
Protect, support the K9s first
The Kent Reporter made a reference to the city of Kent collecting more revenue than forecasted, and they…