Sometimes it takes a calamity to move anything through Congress. In the case of the Green Mountain Lookout, it took a tragedy for federal lawmakers to keep an iconic structure exactly where it is.
Ask yourself, when was the last time you boarded Metro as your transportation choice?
My plan with this week's column was to write about something brainy, like free speech. You know, that First Amendment thing politicians and community cranberries throw around like a dayglow Frisbee?
Whenever the issue of taxes comes up, there are sure to be strong opinions. In fact, in the Feb. 7 Kent Reporter, a letter to the editor, "Where is the district's financial accountability?," expressed those strong opinions.
The Kent Chamber of Commerce represents 456 businesses in the Kent community, and we are deeply committed to the prosperity of the city of Kent.
On Sept. 20, 2006, the King County Journal published an essay I wrote on the death penalty. In that essay, I recommended a moratorium on capital punishment while we studied and debated the law's efficacy and efficiency.
Recent letters to the editor and columns in the Kent Reporter have suggested that saving the par 3 course at Riverbend is the primary issue. Saving municipal golf in Kent is the real challenge at hand.
Generally all human cultures, regardless of how primitive or advanced, have five basic institutions – political, economic, spiritual, social and educational institutions serving human needs.
For many, Super Bowl XLVIII will be an expensive, cold trip to New York and New Jersey.
Tom Brice and Gary Hallock's recent letters to the editor in the Kent Reporter have reminded the City Council of what they are giving up – namely this unique par 3 course situated at the Riverbend Golf Complex.
What do you suppose would happen if some catastrophe left 63 of your Kent neighbors homeless? Can you imagine our response? What would be your response?
Cristina Martinez Montano has a dream. It's a simple dream, really: After she graduates from Kent-Meridian High School this spring, she wants to go to college, and study hard to learn the skills she needs to contribute to her family, her community, her state.
U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address:
I should probably start this column by clearing the decks in the form of full disclosure: As an import to the Pacific Northwest, I am not a true, dyed-in-the-wool Seahawks fan.
Educating Washington's children is not just our state's paramount duty, it's the most important thing we can do for our state's economy. Equipping students with the skills they'll need to qualify for the jobs of tomorrow is key to their success and our thriving future.
There's a lot of buzz out there right now about the possibility of a new transportation package that includes funding for some new projects and completion of projects already under way.
The 2014 Legislative session starts Monday and, although it is only a 60-day session, there are a lot of important issues on the table.
A local group is shooting to save the scenic par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex. They are prepared for a political and financial face-off with Kent city officials and potential developers to keep a valley treasure that's dear to the hearts of golfers and duffers, young and old.
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? If you haven't, you may want to expedite that procedure along, before it will be worthless.
A preview of coming attractions and distractions for lawmakers next year can be found in the pile of legislation awaiting them when they return to Olympia in January.
