Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor for the week of Feb. 14
Tommy the turtle — a childhood friend
Life
February’s Rotary Youth of the Month
Rotary members recognize three Renton School District high school students each month as Youth of the Month.
Sports
Hazen boys swim qualifies for state
The Hazen Boys Swim and Dive team competed over the weekend in the West Central District 3 -…
Obituaries
ROBERT (SUNNY) WICKHAM
Sunny entered heaven on December 4, 2019 following a lengthy illness. So loved and missed by wife Marjorie,…
News
Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
Sports
Lindbergh boys swim is the 2A SPSL champs
The Lindbergh High School boys swim team took home the title at the South Puget Sound League (SPSL)…
Opinion
Guest opinion: Legislative ‘wants’ and ‘needs’
With a third of the legislative session nearly gone, lawmakers are starting to focus on matters of most…
Northwest
Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent
Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
Obituaries
GERALDINE MCQUILLER
Geraldine McQuiller was born May 16, 1914, to parents John & Sue Bookrum in Columbus, Ohio.
News
Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.
Obituaries
ERNEST JAMES COMSTOCK
Known to all as Ernie, age 76, died January 18, 2020 at Good Sam Hospital surrounded by family.…
News
Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees
Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.
News
Two children nearly abducted in Renton
Police ask parents to speak with their children about strangers
Obituaries
GERTRUDE E. STIRN
Gertrude E. Stirn of Renton died January 13, 2020 in Kent at 97 years of age. Born April…