Opinion
Replace the ‘bums’? Not hardly in 2014 | Cornfield
Hours into the partial unplugging of federal government, HappyClam was anything but joyous about the feat of the…
Letters to the Editor
Support Clark for Kent mayor
I'm endorsing Tim Clark for our next mayor of Kent because of the depth of experience he brings…
Opinion
Plenty at stake as parties try to sway Boeing | Cornfield
Twelve Democratic and Republican state lawmakers will gather Friday morning in Seattle to continue formulating a strategy for…
Opinion
Say no to coal trains and terminals | My Turn
It seems every three months or so an article or editorial appears in the Kent Reporter in support…
Opinion
What is your vision of the future of Kent?
It’s a tumultuous time for the city of Kent, as officials look for ways to increase revenues for…
Letters to the Editor
‘Know your GMO,’ vote for labeling
On Nov. 5, the voters in Washington state will decide whether or not to require food manufacturers to…
Letters to the Editor
We need solutions to basic human need
The city's action with the sex offenders is both harmful and shortsighted. Forcing them out of the clean…
Letters to the Editor
Questionable candidates vie for council seat
As a relatively new resident to Kent I have been intrigued by the seemingly one-sided negative coverage of…
Opinion
Trying to meet you halfway as we cover the local news
The impression I consistently get from people is that they want news and information, but are unwilling to…
Opinion
Railroads move America’s energy safely, efficiently | Brunell
For activists intent on stopping all use of fossil fuel, train safety has become their cause du jour.…
Letters to the Editor
Taking a closer look at transportation dollars
It was surprising to read Andrea Keikkala's guest commentary ("Transportation package is needed for our economy", Kent Reporter,…
Letters to the Editor
City should enforce its fireworks laws
I've read with great interest the recent letters objecting to the fireworks free-for-all that occurs every year in…
Letters to the Editor
Please let our Scouts do their work
Once again it's that time of year when the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be out selling…
Letters to the Editor
Stober not qualified for council
Bailey Stober's entire resume is at best an embellishment. He has held at best three or four positions…
Opinion
Region’s economy needs a transportation package | Keikkala
Washington state's economy may be getting back on track but it will jump off again quickly if our…
Letters to the Editor
A lesson to be learned
I really got a chuckle out of the editorial cartoon ("Gun free zone") in the Aug. 23 issue.…
Letters to the Editor
Questionable Sharp is not OK as City Council candidate
So Mr. Ken Sharp, who is running for Kent City Council and got over 40 percent of the…
Opinion
To limit public records requests? | Cornfield
Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.
Letters to the Editor
The need for pro-Kent-homeowner city councilmembers
The current Kent City Council is loaded with pro-business/anti-homeowner members. Councilmembers Dana Ralph, Elizabeth Albertson, Les Thomas, Bill…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s clean up the unhealthy smoke
Many of us here in Kent live in apartment complexes close to several neighbors and their families. It…