Opinion

The city that really gets along … for us | As I See It

There seems to be a greater practice in this country, lately, to criticize our leaders. It is not so in other countries around the world.… Continue reading

  • Dec 22, 2017

Let’s have a serious discussion about safety | Sen. Fortunato

The presiding officer in the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, recently indicated that he would implement a rule to ban firearms in the public… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2017
Hawks ask for help | Shiers

Hawks ask for help | Shiers

The injury-depleted Seahawks are in desperate help to make the NFC playoffs. Seattle visits Dallas on Sunday (1:25 p.m. FOX).… Continue reading

  • Dec 21, 2017
  • By Mark Klaas
Hawks ask for help | Shiers
Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank

Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank

By Lorraine Loomis/Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission A 28-year-old investment in cooperation and government-to-government relations between Indian tribes and the state of Washington is still paying… Continue reading

  • Dec 20, 2017
  • For the Sequim Gazette
Accord fosters cooperation | Being Frank

Laying a million Wreaths Across America | Brunell

Christmas is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for America’s military families whose son, daughter, spouse… Continue reading

Genuine service dogs are trained for specific needs | As I See It

Service dogs and emotional support dogs are like two sides of the same coin, and the coin seems to be totally misunderstood by even the… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2017

Counties vow to fight state to get things done | Petri Dish

Elected leaders of Washington’s 39 counties are fed up with lawmakers and governors telling them what to do without providing enough money to do it.… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2017
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
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  • Dec 8, 2017
Kent Reporter switches to new reader-comment tool

Purpose and a place for a service dog | As I See It

Our leaders in this country decided there should be a legal, living helper for disabled individuals. They would be similar to companions – or, as… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2017
Making room this Advent season | GUEST OP

Making room this Advent season | GUEST OP

By the Rev. Dr. Joyce Parry Moore, rector, St. James Episcopal, Kent During that week after Thanksgiving, our family engages in something I call “making… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2017
Making room this Advent season | GUEST OP

Trump supporters’ attitude still the same | Elfers

“Support Trump? Sure,” she said. “I like him.” These words by Pam Shilling from Trump Country western Pennsylvania reflect what many Trump supporters are thinking… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2017
Cougs, Dawgs go bowling | Shiers

Cougs, Dawgs go bowling | Shiers

The Huskies and Cougars delivered solid college football seasons to earn trips to bowl games this month. After dispatching the Cougars 41-14 in the Nov.… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2017
Cougs, Dawgs go bowling | Shiers
Congress must act ASAP for thousands of Washington kids to keep coverage | GUEST OP

Congress must act ASAP for thousands of Washington kids to keep coverage | GUEST OP

By Reps. Tina Orwall and Mia Gregerson Washington lawmakers see that children’s health coverage must be a top priority, that’s why in 2007 the Legislature… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2017
Congress must act ASAP for thousands of Washington kids to keep coverage | GUEST OP

Finding balance in occupational licensing | Brunell

Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only hurts people trying to establish themselves in… Continue reading

Finding comfort, support from a furry friend | AS I SEE IT

Finding comfort, support from a furry friend | AS I SEE IT

I believe that one of the most misunderstood, and maybe, because of that, the most abused laws of this generation is the federal law pertaining… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2017
Finding comfort, support from a furry friend | AS I SEE IT

KCLS unveils Its Best Books for 2017 | GUEST OP

And the envelope, please … Continuing an end-of-year tradition that dates back more than 15 years, the King County Library System has chosen its Best… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2017

A push for a safer Olympia campus | Petri Dish

If you come to the state Capitol and want to see lawmakers in action, there are a few rules to follow while sitting in the… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2017
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer

A few thoughts on the word evil | GUEST OP

Spread the word, painful and bitter though it may be for some to hear, nothing about this latest mass-shooting will bring about change to America’s… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2017
Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers

Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers

Plenty is at stake when Washington and Washington State renew the Apple Cup on Saturday (5:30 p.m. FOX TV). The No. 15 Huskies are early… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2017
Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers
Bold action needed for salmon recovery | Being Frank

Bold action needed for salmon recovery | Being Frank

Frustrated with the lack of progress in salmon recovery – especially Puget Sound chinook – treaty tribes in Western Washington have proposed seven bold actions… Continue reading

Bold action needed for salmon recovery | Being Frank