Kent, the central Puget Sound and the state of Washington are blessed with economic assets that many other areas would love to have: manufacturing; technology; a culture of innovation; aerospace; and a manufacturing and warehouse-distribution hub that is the fourth largest in the U.S., complemented by two world-class ports.
Nonprofit organizations in Kent make our community a better place in countless ways: by feeding hungry families, mentoring children who are struggling in school, protecting our environment and much, much more.
With the curtain all but closed on the fall election, Democrats will turn their attention to filling two jobs critically important for the political party's future in Olympia and throughout the state.
Many people are surprised when I tell them that we have a Truancy Dropout Prevention Unit in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
It’s a tumultuous time for the city of Kent, as officials look for ways to increase revenues for the city while simultaneously trying to make the city more business friendly.
Like Mayor Suzette Cooke, successful leaders in the 21st century must learn to adapt to the changing demands of the times.
Hours into the partial unplugging of federal government, HappyClam was anything but joyous about the feat of the nation's elected leaders.
"With liberty and justice for all." The final words of the Pledge of Allegiance. We say them but do they really register.
It seems every three months or so an article or editorial appears in the Kent Reporter in support of building coal export terminals in Washington and allowing the associated 18 trains a day – each a mile or so long – to pass through our communities.
Twelve Democratic and Republican state lawmakers will gather Friday morning in Seattle to continue formulating a strategy for convincing The Boeing Co. to assemble the 777X in Washington.
The impression I consistently get from people is that they want news and information, but are unwilling to pay money for the service.
For activists intent on stopping all use of fossil fuel, train safety has become their cause du jour. After all, if you can block transport of fossil fuels, you can choke off their use.
Washington state's economy may be getting back on track but it will jump off again quickly if our state legislators cannot put aside their differences and put together a transportation package fully funding major projects in our South Sound region, such as the completion of both SR 509 and SR 167, the Federal Way Triangle and the enhancements to the southern part of I-405.
Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.
Those wondering what public school teachers do all day are going to get an answer.
We had a superb time last weekend attending Kent Cornucopia Days. I say "we" because along with my lovely wife, we brought my nephew Alex along to help out with the eating.
The Kent School Board is considering a plan to put partial days into the school year. This plan would shorten up to 30 school days in order to carve out more time for "teacher collaboration." It's yet another instance where students and parents are being unfairly shortchanged to accommodate adult interests.
In his letter to the editor, Eric Thornton raised several questions about the city of Kent's decision to implement school zone speed cameras. I would like to respond in turn.
It recently was reported in this newspaper that the city of Kent is pondering selling the par 3 golf course at Riverbend. This is a bad mistake on many levels.
I attended a Kent School District Board meeting last week with other concerned teachers, parents and community members. The issue of concern being discussed was late start days.
