I went to the (recent) town hall meeting featuring the three 47th District legislators. One earnestly observed that the state has a spending problem not a revenue problem.
I found the condemnation of a recent sign encouraging people to vote silly. The sign said, 'Ready, Aim, Vote!' with gasp! gun sights. Anybody can tell it was not encouraging violence, but encouraging people to take charge of their future by voting.
I do agree with the assessment that police officers do need more training before going solo on the streets but I also see a need for more training for senior drivers. Once retirement age hits a more extensive retesting and retraining should be in place for all drivers. I recognize that my eyesight and reflexes are not what they were at 18, but not everyone is aware and may fear having less independence in the "golden years."
I attended the Economic Development Committee meeting held on Jan. 24, 2011, and was pleased that the board is willing to review the Traffic Mitigation fees, as to the effect they will have in attracting new business in Kent.
I do feel however the graphs - showing new investors in our city - to be a bit deceptive.
I’m a senior citizen and a long-time resident of Kent. I’m also an avid reader of the Kent Reporter.
I read the feature article of Nov. 19, 2010 titled: “Senior driver at odds with Kent Police” with interest and thought it was one of the more interesting human interest stories published in the Kent Reporter. I also read Chief Strachan’s column of Dec. 24, 2010 and several articles related to his departure and selection of the new Chief, Ken Thomas.
After the terrible events in Arizona, the national media also rushed to judgement, only to learn the tragedy had no connection to any specific political discourse, person, party or target graphics on a map that have been used for years in political campaigns.
Whatever you believe about the Jan. 8 shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, it is clear that now is the time to reflect on the nature of political discourse in this country. The very foundation of a democracy is the free and peaceful interchange of ideas.
Recent political discourse has crossed the line with references to violence and suggestions that “Second Amendment remedies” may be somehow justified if victory cannot be had at the ballot box.
Today, the Karen people celebrate their 2750th New Year day, which is also the Karen National Day. In Karen History, the years are counted from the day when the first Karen tribe migrated from Mongolia, and settled in the Kawthoolei State of Eastern Burma, 2750 years ago!
Coming soon: $20 increase in car tabs for Kent residents to pay for the capital fund they raided to pay for this sign to market the building to lose money on non-existent events.
Though a British Court found Al Gore’s scare-film more full of factual holes than Swiss cheese, the most “inconvenient truth” is Mother Nature’s.
While we rejoice over rescued snowshoe enthusiasts found yesterday on Snoqualmie Pass the snow quietly falls across the nation to testify against global-warming quackery.
With record layoffs, home foreclosures, and many families turning to public assistance, 2010 has been tough for many in our community. But true to form, the Kent Fire Department comes to the rescue once again. The Kent FD has for many years now organized the Toys for Joy program that collects, wraps, and gives out toys to disadvantaged children in the Kent community.
The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) strongly supports the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057) and urges Congress to pass the pro-consumer, pro-small business legislation.
Although there have been great improvements to product safety, an alarming number of children are the victims of toy-related injuries in the U.S. each year. As the holiday shopping season nears, toy safety needs to be considered as adults head out to buy gifts for small children.
Socialism has failed. The bipartisan White House National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform titles their report "The moment of truth". Frankly I am glad… Continue reading
Why is it that Washington State still has so many flaws in the voter-registration rolls? Why have elected Democrats opposed Republican attempts to clean it up?
In regard to the recent articles on Kent’s road projects and traffic impact fees (TIFs), there’s other projects that will improve congestion besides the railroad-crossing projects.
Well, it being the season, our daughter lil’ Abby is once again looking forward to the Morford Family Carousel. You’ll find it just south of Kent Station. Put it on your holiday list to enjoy this treasure the Morford Family has donated for use by (us) children of all ages!
I was extremely fortunate to be invited by my daughter Teresa Espinosa to attend the community Veterans Day observance at Kentridge High School on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Thank you for the wonderful coverage of the Kent Sunrise Rotary’s recent Harvest for the Community auction and awards dinner. M.C. Mike Painter put it best when he remarked on stage that “for a smaller club like ours – about 20 members - to put on an event such as this is no small feat.” Club president Tray Svendson concurred: “It is a ton of work, but look at the results!”
We read so much about bad things happening these days, it’s nice to be able to report something nice that happened to us last week.
On Monday night, Oct. 4, we were at Applebees in Covington for dinner and after we finished our meal our waiter told us our meal had been paid for by the gentleman who had been sitting across from us.
