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Commissioners need to assess their roles in strategic alliance | Letter to the editor

Now that the King County Superior Court has decided that the Valley Medical-University of Washington Medical alliance is…

Letters to the Editor

Commissioners waste taxpayer dollars for alliance suit | Letter to the editor

The actions of these three commissioners are clearly contrary to our interest. The only conclusion I can draw…

Opinion

Let’s remove the cloud over strategic alliance | Editor’s Note

The end is in sight (I hope) for the ongoing challenge to the strategic alliance between UW Medicine…

Opinion

In 2012 what captured our hearts, interests | Editor’s Note

It’s a long-standing journalistic tradition, that year-end story listing the top stories of the year. Usually, editors and…

Letters to the Editor

Promote school superintendents from within | Letter to the editor

It seems very wasteful for school districts to compete nationally for superintendents.

Opinion

Everyone has role in preventing underage drinking | Commentary

Parents are the No. 1 influence on their children’s decisions about alcohol. Although their friends and the media…

Opinion

Blood donations: giving someone a chance at life | Tish Gregory

When I lay at the blood bank giving blood, I can’t help but notice the posters on the…

Letters to the Editor

A big thanks to city for lights at Coulon | Letter to the editor

Merrill Gardens residents appreciate Clam Lights at Coulon Park.

Letters to the Editor

Mental health issues in gun violence | Letter to the editor

The Dec. 14, 2012 mass shooting which killed 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut was horrific and senseless and…

Opinion

Tough steps needed to end senseless shootings in nation | Mayor’s message

I have joined cities across the county and signed a letter from the United States Conference of Mayors…

Man exposes himself in Fred Meyer parking lot | Police Blotter

Opinion

Police find strange items at sex offender’s home | Police blotter

Renton Police officers found several containers of unknown liquids on the property. The man said some of the…

Joel Ryan

Opinion

Investment in early education is key to solving K-12 problems | Commentary

High-quality, early learning programs in study after study have been shown to be the single most cost-effective way…

Letters to the Editor

Significant majority took hard look at annexation | Letter to the editor

What’s beyond debate is that a significant majority of West Hill residents like myself took a long and…

Opinion

West Hill faces uncertain future | Commentary

Those in favor of annexation realized that Skyway needed a lifeline. Because unincorporated urban areas have borne the…

Opinion

Your gay friends, neighbors are worthy of full citizenship | Commentary

The approval of Referendum 74 last Tuesday was more than simply an affirmation of marriage equality for gay…

Letters to the Editor

Renton offers West Hill a positive future | Letter to the editor

Our belief, like that of most local politicians and business associations, is that the best option for West…

Opinion

There’s still time to cast your vote in general election | Editor’s Note

I hope you’ll take a minute to read Ian Campbell’s letter to the editor today about how significant…

Letters to the Editor

It’s important to vote to make young voice heard | Letter to the editor

My name is Ian Campbell and I just wanted to tell the Renton Reporter that I am honored…

Letters to the Editor

Vote Rob McKenna for bipartisan voice in the state | Letter to the editor

I urge my fellow Renton voters to cast their vote for Rob McKenna for governor. I have known…

Opinion

Think carefully about annexation, say no once again to charter schools | Our View

The Renton Reporter has always supported the planning goal that cities should provide urban-level services and counties should…