Opinion

Thank you | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to the Kent Lions Club and Kent Parks for putting on another fabulous Winterfest. So good to see a move toward environmental sustainability by… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2016

Top 10 ways to make KCLS a part of your holiday celebrations | ON THE SHELF

The King County Library System is a tremendous resource all year round. From the Summer Reading Program and robotics classes to an armful of good… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2016
Inslee renews complex task to fund schools | THE PETRI DISH

Inslee renews complex task to fund schools | THE PETRI DISH

Governor has bright outlook on the state’s economy

  • Dec 8, 2016
Inslee renews complex task to fund schools | THE PETRI DISH
In tribute | Shiers cartoon

In tribute | Shiers cartoon

Honoring those lost in their duty to protect us

  • Dec 7, 2016
In tribute | Shiers cartoon
Let’s clarify discussion on red light cameras | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Let’s clarify discussion on red light cameras | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Since my name was mentioned in the Nov. 25 letter to the editor by Mr. Sid Faulkner, I feel I need to respond and shed… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2016
Let’s clarify discussion on red light cameras | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Things have changed | LETTER

Think I care about the new Twitter in Chief? Nah. The country is more than $21 trillion in debt, so the TIC has brought in… Continue reading

  • Dec 2, 2016

Cheap gas fueling petrochemical expansion | Brunell

In Washington, an abundance of low cost, reliable hydropower spurs economic growth. It is a key reason why energy intensive industries locate here. Today, our… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2016
Plenty on the line

Plenty on the line

Dawgs, Buffs battle for the Pac-12 crown | Shiers

  • Nov 30, 2016
Plenty on the line
Red light cameras would benefit Kent

Red light cameras would benefit Kent

I just the read Kent Reporter article, “Committee Puts A Stop To Red Light Camera Ideas”, (Nov. 18 edition). The article stated that for the… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
Red light cameras would benefit Kent
Willing to give Trump a chance | LETTER

Willing to give Trump a chance | LETTER

I would like to thank Brian Beckley for the best Our Corner commentary (“Civics 101: Election shows split in America”, Nov. 18) I’ve seen in… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
Willing to give Trump a chance | LETTER
Donald Trump prevailed in a stunning upset to become our 45th president. COURESY PHOTO

What will we reap from the election ? | GUEST OP

Regardless of whom we voted for, it’s time to lead.

  • Nov 23, 2016
Donald Trump prevailed in a stunning upset to become our 45th president. COURESY PHOTO

Reasons to be thankful for what transpired this past election season | Petri Dish

With Thanksgiving upon us, we take a few moments to consider those with reason to be thankful for what transpired this past election season. Gov.… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2016
Cougs, Dawgs ready for showdown | Shiers cartoon

Cougs, Dawgs ready for showdown | Shiers cartoon

Rivals go at it Friday at Martin Stadium

  • Nov 21, 2016
Cougs, Dawgs ready for showdown | Shiers cartoon
Kent voters want to be taxed more? | LETTER

Kent voters want to be taxed more? | LETTER

The city of Kent has put in place a vision (strategic plan?) for 2025. In the past eight years, the city’s financial means to provide… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Kent voters want to be taxed more? | LETTER

Thank you, voters, for making it possible | OUR SCHOOLS

By now you have likely read dozens of articles and heard countless pundits talking about the election results. I am not writing today to talk… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016

Civics 101: Presidential election shows split in America

I did not vote for President-elect Donald Trump. But I completely understand why many people did, and I get that. Despite what we have heard… Continue reading

Thank you for a great ceremony | LETTER

My daughter, Teresa Espinosa, invited me to accompany her to the community Veterans Day observance at Kentridge High School on Nov. 9. It was a… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Reporter cartoon/Frank Shiers

Shiers cartoon |

Donald Trump’s presidency has caused a stir among the many.… Continue reading

  • Nov 17, 2016
Reporter cartoon/Frank Shiers
Paying the price of drowsy driving | Guest op

Paying the price of drowsy driving | Guest op

Imagine this: You’ve enjoyed a fun weekend in Eastern Washington, but you have to head home in the morning. Your friend goes to bed but even though you have to leave early to get to work on time, you decide to stay up all night.

  • Nov 16, 2016
Paying the price of drowsy driving | Guest op

Changed needed in the 47th

Enough is enough. Since winning a House seat back in 2010, Rep. Mark Hargrove has shown not only to be extreme, but unwilling to represent all voices in the 47th.

  • Nov 4, 2016