Opinion
The crucial elements to good government
What makes good government? What makes bad government? We all have experienced both types, and some in-between. Good…
Opinion
Enumclaw: trying to retain original charm while building booms
All Puget Sound areas are growing. In Enumclaw, the question is, how will its original charm be maintain…
Opinion
Are sheriffs above the law?
Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office…
Opinion
Sometimes, the smaller things matter more than the big picture
Recently I took a group of senior citizens to tour the Amazon Spheres in downtown Seattle. It was…
Opinion
What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?
Democrats, who control the House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages.
Opinion
Gov. Inslee and the Supreme Court
In 2015, after another session without procuring a key weapon in his climate change fighting strategy, Democratic Gov.…
Opinion
Political parties often bring trouble
On his way out, George Washington made it clear that political parties have the potential for national harm.
Letters to the Editor
Addressing concerns, inaccurate statements
To facilitate fact-based discussion about Lakeside Industries’ application to relocate its Covington asphalt facility to the Industrial-zoned site…
Opinion
JFK and LBJ, America’s ‘best and brightest’
The year was 1975. I had just received my master’s in history from Pepperdine University in Central L.A.…
Opinion
Trade issues coalesce Washington’s delegation
Historically, international trade issues have galvanized our state’s congressional delegation. Many wondered if that would still be the…
Opinion
Lies during the Cuban missile crisis
Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy lied about Soviet missile strength to win the 1960 election.
Opinion
When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing
Microsoft has started the regional dialogue, but will cities rise to the challenge?
Opinion
Letter to the editor: ‘The second amendment needs to be weighed in context’
On Jan. 8 former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords dropped in the hopper bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for…
Opinion
Only time will tell if U.S. can fashion an Afghan peace accord
The U.S. has been involved militarily in Afghanistan for nearly two decades. There’s a stalemate and it seems…
Letters to the Editor
Responsible pet ownership in Renton
In Renton we are blessed with our own Animal Control. Stray pets found in Renton are placed under…
Letters to the Editor
Location all wrong for asphalt plant
I am writing to you to express my opposition of the Lakeside Industries asphalt plant being relocated to…
Opinion
Student debt draining retired income
Lots is written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired parents…