Opinion
Readers are invited to discuss the future of the paper over coffee
Danielle Chastaine takes over as the new editor of the Renton / Covington-Maple Valley Reporter
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Thank Zenger and a strong-willed jury for freedom of the press
“No democracy has existed in the modern world without the existence of a free press. Newspapers and pamphlets…
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Democrats didn’t quite run the entire table
Democratic lawmakers greeted the end of the 2019 legislative session with warm embraces, wide smiles, and for some,…
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Inslee and Democrats are riding high
Governor’s absenteeism to campaign for president is a big help too.
Opinion
Seeking real freedom, no matter what the era
Each age has a spirit or attitude that dominates over and competes with other worldviews.
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Balancing individual rights and the common good
Which is more important, serving the common good of a society or protecting individual rights? This is a…
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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…
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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…
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Are sheriffs above the law?
Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office…
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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…
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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.
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Gov. Inslee and the Supreme Court
In 2015, after another session without procuring a key weapon in his climate change fighting strategy, Democratic Gov.…
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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.…
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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.