By Mónica Mendoza-Castrejón Guest Column If you’re a community member here in Kent who’s thinking of running for public office, you’ll be told a variation… Continue reading
Support King County Charter Amendment As a lifelong resident of King County, I want to share an opportunity to make our elections system more representative,… Continue reading
Thank you for your very informative article (“Cleaning up Mill Creek Canyon to cost city as much as $800,000,” Nov. 20) on the current efforts… Continue reading
Priced out of our homes In the middle of everything that is going wrong in our country, including a pandemic, sky-high unemployment, medical costs going… Continue reading
The recent death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of a police officer has fueled outrage. This incident has happened way too often where… Continue reading
It is time for the city officials of Kent to stop their nimby approach to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Judge denies restraining order). We… Continue reading
School closings, sports event cancellations, food hoarding. … We live in a new Coronavirus-induced world. Yet some personal health facts remain unchanged. The Centers for… Continue reading
Like many Kent residents, I was blindsided when I heard, late Wednesday afternoon (March 4), of King County’s decision to put the coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine… Continue reading
The situation regarding King County’s acquisition of the Econo Lodge in Kent raises concerns. I am surprised that the city of Kent has no say… Continue reading
A letter published in the Kent Reporter on Feb. 28, “Stop the scare tactics, support senior benefits,” requires a response because of the misinformation it… Continue reading
I just received my 2020 King County real estate tax statement and I was stunned. Is King County actually trying to solve the housing crisis… Continue reading
Frank Shiers’ political cartoon (of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Kent Reporter, Jan. 31) is right on target. It is typical of cities run by a… Continue reading
Most, if not all, state and local government programs can be tested. If we consider the issues long enough, we can find a metric to… Continue reading
The Legislature’s “investigation” of Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley) is alarming. A political appointee – a far left one at that – was authorized to… Continue reading
I am writing to thank Kent residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the… Continue reading
So somebody in the city wants to plant more trees? They need to develop a plan to take care of the ones they already have.… Continue reading
Do you travel on Willis Street (State Route 516) to commute to work or shop? If so, are you aware that a city/ state development… Continue reading
