Letters to the Editor

Officer C.L. Stewart of the Washington State Patrol salutes Dec. 8 as the flag-draped caskets of four Lakewood Police officers are carried into the Tacoma Dome for a memorial service. Nearly 20

Lakewood officers’ deaths not in vain

In regard to the page 1 Dec. 12 article “Law community turns out for tribute.” The four assassinated Lakewood police officers did not die in vain. They’ve lost their precious lives in the service of others. They’ve courageously responded the call of Horace Mann, one of Americas greatest educator, who once said, “Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.”

  • Dec 15, 2009
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Officer C.L. Stewart of the Washington State Patrol salutes Dec. 8 as the flag-draped caskets of four Lakewood Police officers are carried into the Tacoma Dome for a memorial service. Nearly 20

Our police officers are owed a debt

In the aftermath of the recent assassinations of Police Officers from both Seattle and Lakewood (and the injury of an officer trainee), many of us find ourselves asking “why?”

  • Dec 8, 2009
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Why can church use Kentridge High School for its ‘own gain’?

Can someone please enlighten me as to why the Kent School District is allowing a particular religious group, or any religious group, to hold their service in a publicly funded facility, namely “Kentridge High School,” for the church’s own gain and expansion?

  • Dec 1, 2009
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Please don’t forget contributions, patriotism, of Merchant Marines

Once again, “Veterans’ Day,” with all its celebrations, has come to a close. I am writing this note as a U.S. Navy “Seabee” veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater.

  • Nov 25, 2009
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Wrong for county to cut 4-H program

I know that tough budget decisions need to be made, but I continue to be shocked at how King County treats the 4-H program and now plans to eliminate it altogether.

  • Nov 23, 2009
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Important to take a stand for state rights

What are the Federalist Papers and how do they relate to the Constitution of the United States of America and the Declaration of Independence?

  • Nov 23, 2009
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Recent letters have no real point

I will be the first one in line to decry any censorship by our mass media but is there some editorial power that can be exercised? I certainly hope the Kent Reporter gets more letters than the 4-6 per issue it publishes.

  • Nov 17, 2009
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Help stop cuts to human services

Next year can potentially be the worst year ever when it comes to providing needed health and human services to the Kent community and all of King County.

  • Nov 17, 2009
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A compelling World War II story

Recently I ran across a handwritten copy of a story that I was told this summer by my friend David Gosnell. It is about a man who defended American freedom. I thought your readers would benefit from hearing his story.

  • Nov 12, 2009
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Boeing vision questioned

Do you wonder if perhaps Boeing is enhancing its political footprint with the dealings on the East Coast?

  • Nov 10, 2009
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Thoughts on flood and Renton sewage plant

I heard it reported on TV yesterday that if the massive Renton sewage plant floods out, household water supply to as many as 800,000 people may be shut off by authorities in order to completely stop the in-flow of sewage to the Renton facility.

  • Nov 10, 2009
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Dennis Higgins for Kent City Council Position 4

Mark your ballot for Dennis Higgins for Kent City Council Position 4. Dennis has a successful track record of leadership in our community and is rated very good by the Municipal League of King County. Dennis encourages people to participate in the political process whether or not he agrees with them.

  • Nov 2, 2009
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Reader: No surprise Boeing going out of Washington

The fact that Boeing is going out of Washington State has long been prophesied by many of us in Boeing.

  • Nov 2, 2009
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Berrios should look at his own record before commenting on Cooke’s

Last week, I attended the debate between the Kent mayoral candidates that this newspaper sponsored. Since Mr. Berrios is at the helm of the Kent School Board as its president, a question about the Kent teachers strike was asked.

  • Oct 29, 2009
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Annexing into Kent? Reader is not so sure

There are more questions than answers regarding the proposed annexation of the Panther Lake area to the City of Kent. I reside within the proposed annexation area and operate a small business there. I am not convinced I will be better off as a resident of Kent.

  • Oct 28, 2009
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Business ownership: Cooke can’t have it both ways

I am in disbelief at the story published in the Kent Reporter's online version on Monday, Oct. 26, entitled: "Business related to Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke files for bankruptcy."

  • Oct 28, 2009
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Vote ‘No’ on Prop. 1 for Normandy Park, Des Moines parks

Two south King County cities about to be Hoodwinked! Normandy Park (NP) and Des Moines (DM) Parks and Recreation propositions would create two new permanent taxing bodies just like the Port of Seattle (POS).

  • Oct 28, 2009
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Open apology to Mayor Cooke

I offer my sincerest apology to Mayor Cooke. In a public statement I made at the Scenic Hill Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum, on Thursday, Oct. 15t at the Senior Center.

  • Oct 27, 2009
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Happy for Patterson endorsement

We are pleased to announce that Councilperson Julia Patterson has this week endorsed the annexation of the Panther Lake area to the City of Kent.

  • Oct 27, 2009
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Against annexation into Kent

In addition to the comments made by Stephen Cluphf in the Kent Reporter I have some additional concerns regarding annexation.

  • Oct 27, 2009
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