Letters to the Editor
YMCA strongly supports kids’ levy | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"The smartest and most responsible investment we can make is in the future of our kids and that…
Letters to the Editor
McIrvin will be voice for families on City Council | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"As a working mother of two small children, I trust Ryan to be a voice for family issues…
Letters to the Editor
WSDOT doing disservice to Renton on I-405 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"One has to look up north and see how neighborhoods are filling with cars to avoid these tolls.…
Letters to the Editor
Renton is preserving its historic buldings | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"Having another landmark building will bring to four the total number of landmarks in Renton—here’s hoping we continue…
Opinion
Libraries are crucial catalysts for ideas | GUEST COMMENTARY
Libraries evoke such passion because they are much more than just buildings. Libraries are community engines. They are…
Opinion
One time when Murray’s help is a hindrance | JERRY CORNFIELD
These days, Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray isn’t surprised to get a text from the man who may…
Opinion
Causes of homelessness varied, complicated | GUEST COMMENTARY
"Homelessness, chronic or otherwise, is complex. The reasons for folks being on the street are as varied and…
Opinion
Pretending there is nothing we can do is Dumb | EDITOR’S NOTE
I am not going to offer any solutions here. This is a not a column about background checks…
Opinion
Still waiting to see who wants to be auditor | JERRY CORNFIELD
No candidate had stepped forward as of Wednesday morning though Republican state Sen. Mark Miloscia of Federal Way…
Opinion
No such thing as a ‘common sense gun law’ | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers, Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Oct. 9.
Letters to the Editor
Women deserve equal pay, equal time with family | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"Women have been struggling to advance in a system that’s rigged against us. I was told that if…
Letters to the Editor
The City of Renton doesn’t violate state, federal laws? | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"What planet am I on? Was he talking about the city and its staff members or himself or…
Letters to the Editor
WIAA should step up to keep athletes on the right track | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"The Seamount League, with the exceptions of Kennedy, Lindbergh and Hazen, is becoming a throwaway league, a league…
Opinion
Shakespeare and sex jokes | COMMENTARY
"I went to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and, suddenly, all I thought I knew about the 400-year-old dead…
Opinion
Taking a toll on drivers | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers, Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Oct. 2, 2015.
Letters to the Editor
Sixty days later, toxic fire debris still not removed | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"During the fire and to date, excess water runs from the destroyed building down Main Street to the…
Opinion
Finding serious ‘ka-ching’ for state’s schools | JERRY CORNFIELD
Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.
Opinion
Secratary of State wants relevant primary | COMMENTARY
The state’s chief elections officer and her staff have been busy behind the scenes, preparing the stage for…
Opinion
What’s behind it? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Sept. 18, 2015.
Opinion
Early education is the key to student success | GUEST COMMENTARY
Research shows that children who participate in high- quality early learning have lower rates of: special education placement,…