Opinion

Unusual sighting in the sky spurs intrigue, wackiness, relief | BOX

Last week I wrote a story for the Journal of San Juan Islands, and I think I finally found some fans.

Deflategate just won't go away for the Patriots.

Shires: Seahawks pumped for Patriots

Super Bowl XLIX is just three days away, but the nation's biggest sporting event may be overshadowed by the "deflategate" scandal.

  • Jan 29, 2015
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Deflategate just won't go away for the Patriots.
Kent volunteers who serve through Kiwanis provide leadership and direction to children to build accomplished citizens.

Just a volunteer who cares and shares | As I See It

Have you ever wondered why people volunteer? I suppose it may be to shine a favorable light on a business in which they may be involved.

Kent volunteers who serve through Kiwanis provide leadership and direction to children to build accomplished citizens.

District strives to help students with disabilities | GUEST OP

I am writing in response to the Kent Reporter's Jan. 16 article regarding issues and concerns raised about our programming for students with disabilities in Kent School District (KSD) and appreciate the opportunity to provide the district's perspective.

  • Jan 22, 2015
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The Legislature continues to toil in how to fund eduction.

Lawmakers looking to change election process | Cornfield

Lawmakers are looking at ways to make the election process cheaper for voters, easier to see who is funding campaigns and harder to run initiatives with financial consequences.

  • Jan 22, 2015
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The Legislature continues to toil in how to fund eduction.

Making college affordable is vital to America | Brunell

When my parents graduated from high school in 1936, a college education was too expensive for the son of a copper miner and the daughter of a plumber.

The state has plenty of repairs to make to its deteriorating road infrastructure.

State needs to responsibly invest in our road infrastructure | GUEST OP

Construction, maintenance and repair of roads and bridges should be the central focus of the state transportation funding package in 2015 without being held hostage to increasing Sound Transit’s light rail taxes.

  • Jan 7, 2015
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The state has plenty of repairs to make to its deteriorating road infrastructure.

Along with traffic, railroad crossing improvements stalled | LaPorte

During the past several months, the city of Kent has evaluated the potential of forming a local improvement district (LID) to fund railroad crossing improvements (grade separations) at three locations in the Kent Valley.

  • Dec 3, 2014
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Alan Chau

Have your smile on | As I See It

I have only had one gripe in my life that just bugs me to no end.

Alan Chau

Despite Prop A’s failure, police will continue to provide strong public safety | GUEST OP

I'd like to thank everyone who voted to support Proposition A, a bond measure that would have allowed the construction of new public safety and training facilities for Kent's growing police force.

  • Nov 19, 2014
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How the GOP gained 4 seats in the state House | The Petri Dish

Looks like the Grand Old Party got its groove back. After this election, Republicans will hold a majority of seats in the state Senate for the first time since 2004 and boast their largest contingent in the state House in more than a decade.

  • Nov 12, 2014
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Gene Weigant is a 91-year-old Veteran of World War II. He piloted B24 Bombers on                         35 missions over Germany

Veterans, thank you for my freedom | As I See It

I drove up Veterans Memorial Drive the other day, as I do every so often, just to remember.

  • Nov 5, 2014
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Gene Weigant is a 91-year-old Veteran of World War II. He piloted B24 Bombers on                         35 missions over Germany

Keep downtown parking open to customers | Smith, KDP

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) – in collaboration with the city of Kent – is continuously looking for parking in downtown Kent for owners and employees.

Bigger things come from smaller classes, support I-1351 | Prescott

At a recent school district meeting, Kent teachers and parents turned out in force to support Initiative 1351, the ballot measure that will reduce K-12 class sizes in Kent public schools and across Washington.

  • Oct 22, 2014
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Time for a new home for police, support Prop A | Eckfeldt

It's your decision this time. The vote on Kent Proposition A (the police bond) is a vote of the citizens of Kent.

  • Oct 22, 2014
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Dave Upthegrove is a King County Councilmember who cares about Kent and shows it on a regular basis. He is a supporter of our furry companions and it seems has found a lovable

City smiles on me and my friends | As I See It

Life is great in Kent. We have everything that we need in this growing town of ours for a successful future.

  • Oct 22, 2014
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Dave Upthegrove is a King County Councilmember who cares about Kent and shows it on a regular basis. He is a supporter of our furry companions and it seems has found a lovable

At least 41 cities have banned recreational marijuana shops | The Petri Dish

When Snohomish City Council members voted to ban recreational marijuana businesses in the city, they joined a growing rebellion against the state's newest industry.

  • Oct 16, 2014
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Don’t increase fundamentally unfair tax | Keikkala

City leaders, regarding the City's Business and Occupation (B&O) tax, the Kent Chamber of Commerce's stance has not changed.

  • Oct 15, 2014
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Fall blast takes me back to the past | Box

Kolten Wong hit an inside pitch out of the park Sunday to hand the St. Louis Cardinals a win over the San Francisco Giants in the National League Championship Series.

  • Oct 15, 2014
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Special day: Family and friends greeted Isabel Hogan at a ceremony to rename Russell Road Park after the former mayor last Saturday.

Fittingly, park renamed in honor of former mayor | Klaas | SLIDESHOW

She was "Mother Mayor," the caretaker, a no-nonsense woman who had a vision for a city she was so passionate about.

Special day: Family and friends greeted Isabel Hogan at a ceremony to rename Russell Road Park after the former mayor last Saturday.