Letters to the Editor

Unfounded accusations

I came across a Feb. 1 Kent Reporter, “For the good of all, leaders need to act like adults.” This looks interesting, I thought to… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2019
Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Regarding Mr. Valentine’s letter (“Shame on us for bringing aboard Trump,” Feb. 8, Auburn Reporter): Ironically, on Valentine’s day, I will be 83, so Mr.… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2019
Let’s clarify the federal budget process

Wanted: a better president

Kudos to Harold Valentine for his well written letter in the Feb. 8 Auburn Reporter. I concur with all he said about the president, and… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2019

Proposed bills threaten business for hairdressers, salon owners

Intermediary employees. Contributing agents. Worker wage boards. This is the gobbledygook that hairdressers and salon owners like my wife, Julee, are trying to make sense… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2019

Shame on us for bringing aboard Trump

I am 90 years old. I have voted in every presidential election since the Eisenhower era. I have read about every president we have elected.… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2019

Inslee: tend to ‘our Washington’

Washington is last in earthquake preparedness. It is near the top in auto theft and residential burglary. There is no prosecution of identity theft or… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2019

Gov. Inslee, you’re not the right fit for president

Gov. Jay Inslee, cool your jets. You are not presidential material. Let’s review the record: Your primary initiative is climate change. While I agree with… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2019
‘National wealth tax’ doesn’t add up to a solution

‘National wealth tax’ doesn’t add up to a solution

In response to last week’s letter calling for a “national wealth tax:” it’s neither a new nor a good idea. Question: a 10 percent tax… Continue reading

  • Jan 25, 2019
‘National wealth tax’ doesn’t add up to a solution

Seriously, your view is skewed

Regarding: “Presenting a view from the right” (Reporter, letters to the editor, Dec. 28). Michael (Cook), your opening paragraph says it all. The fact that… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2019

Casting a dim shadow over Trump

Regarding the Nov. 30 “Brighter Side of Trump” letter: the policies of Trump and the Republicans have all been about short-term gratitude. Most of the… Continue reading

  • Dec 28, 2018

Presenting a view from the right

You should hear from a Trump supporter now and then just to: 1, prove we still exist; 2, prove we are not discouraged by the… Continue reading

  • Dec 28, 2018

Time is now to support fight against Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. More than five million Americans suffer from this… Continue reading

  • Dec 20, 2018

Online school keeps us sailing

We enrolled our son, Alex, in Washington Virtual Academy in Kindergarten (WAVA) to embrace his independent learning style. WAVA has freed up our family’s schedule… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2018

Brighter side of Trump

I agreed with much of a previous letter writer telling us how horrible President Donald Trump is, but the writer is so hung up on… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2018

Homelessness requires care, accountability

Responding to Michael Colasurdo’s comments in a letter to the editor, “Stop paying for the homeless and put them to work.” Homelessness is a concern… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2018
Why not investigate Joe Fain rape accusation?

Why not investigate Joe Fain rape accusation?

The last two Auburn Reporters reported about the investigation into the rape accusation against Sen. Joe Fain. At first, the state said they would investigate… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2018
Why not investigate Joe Fain rape accusation?

Are Democrats ready for change?

There’s hardly any point of having a two-party system in theory when both parties are openly dedicated to status quo – no change or growth… Continue reading

  • Nov 30, 2018

I-1631? Just another government money grab

I thought the Reporter did a decent job of breaking down the election results. With one exception: I think you missed the boat on why… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2018

Where are our leaders?

Our nation and the world cannot understand what is happening to the USA. Our constitution provides a ”check and balance” political system, yet the very… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2018

Trust in government

As of this writing, on Nov. 6, your City Council plans on reallocating a 15.38 percent internal tax that is due to expire. The reallocated… Continue reading

  • Nov 9, 2018