Letters to the Editor
All about comparisons
I am responding to John Carlson’s commentary on “Palin can think for herself.” I am “astonished” as well…
Letters to the Editor
How to protect wildlife
I have never written to an editor before but I am so outraged with our animal-control people that…
Opinion
Renton: Learn how to get along with wildlife
Who came first? In this case, the bears. That’s important as we try to figure out how best…
Letters to the Editor
Palin to continue express in Alaska
Gov. Sarah Palin is like a shooting star – a meteor streaking through the dead rubble of the…
Letters to the Editor
Boeing machinists right to go on strike
The Machinists are right to strike. They deserve much better than what they are getting. Boeing is reporting…
Letters to the Editor
Palin needs to express herself
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gave a rousing speech at the Republican Convention. But the speech, written by one…
Letters to the Editor
Gov. Sarah Palin is impressive
I am thrilled with Sen. John McCain’s selection of Gov. Sarah Palin. I’m so excited that the person…
Letters to the Editor
Renton schools must get on track for kids
If Leiana Smith truly believes the letter from Beatrice Clark was based on “sensationalized reports,” wait until she…
Letters to the Editor
There’s much more to the WASL story
In reply to Beatrice Clark’s letter about our “failing” middle schools, it seems to me that she has…
News
WASL: Renton has reasons to celebrate
Scores from last school year’s Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) were recently released by the state’s education…
Letters to the Editor
WASL accountability is in hands of voters
From Washington, D.C., to Washington state, it is TIME FOR CHANGE. The dismal news that all three middle…
Letters to the Editor
Disappointed by ‘non-endorsement’
Dean Radford wrote an article (Editor’s Note, Aug. 16, Renton Reporter) telling Renton voters to vote for Ms.…
News
Olympics: The thrill of victory is thrilling to watch
Like many of you, I’ve enjoyed watching the Olympics from Beijing. Who couldn’t get caught up with watching…
Opinion
An important race in the 41st District
It sure seems early for a primary election, in mid-August, when the sun shines bright and hot, and…
Opinion
Initiative 26 gives voters more choices
Next week’s primary isn’t exactly a barn-burner as many races only have two candidates, at best. Most candidates…
Letters to the Editor
Carelessness increases chances for fire damage
Now that school is out and the kids will be using the streets and alleys more, and throwing…
Opinion
Share the roads, avoid the problems Share the roads, avoid the problems
There’s no question that bicycles are popular around here. The Interurban Trail, the Cedar River Trail and the…
Letters to the Editor
Mark Twain makes us all ponder
If you can stand one more letter regarding “Huckleberry Finn,” I urge everyone interested in other points of…
Opinion
Renton River Days: Take it easy, enjoy
I gladly took my “patience pill” on Wednesday when the crowds – and they were big – started…
Opinion
The truth about the summer yard sale
While recorded history stretches pretty far back, it doesn’t go back far enough to tell us the name…