Opinion
School funding: Failing grade | JERRY CORNFIELD
The way Washington pays for public schools is illegal. But there’s no simple fix, and school leaders worry…
Opinion
A time to remember those who served | COMMENTARY
"Whether they died a century ago, or just last week, their sacrifice renews itself every single day as…
Opinion
Never forget | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 22, 2015.
Opinion
School Board’s silence is unacceptable | EDITOR’S NOTE
"As a taxpayer and a voter, I feel they owe it to me to explain their decision. I…
Opinion
Brother can you spare some snowpack? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 15, 2015.
Letters to the Editor
There’s no gender in marriage | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"The Supreme Court should choose to uphold justice, equality and non-discrimination."
Opinion
Blind bank on Ex-In bank | DON BRUNELL
As a Boeing contractor, the fortunes of The Lighthouse for the Blind are directly connected to the fortunes…
Opinion
Get ready for cap-and-trade CPR in Olympia | JERRY CORNFIELD
Gov. Jay Inslee proposed the concept that 37 Democrats introduced as House Bill 1314. But there were never…
Opinion
Don’t sacrifice salmon’s future | GUEST COMMENTARY
Effects of climate change and the ongoing loss of salmon habitat came home to roost at this year’s…
Opinion
Keep Troy Kelley at end of line of succession | JERRY CORNFIELD
It took 207 days of campaigning through two elections in 2012 for Troy Xavier Kelley to secure the…
Opinion
The writing is on the wall | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 8, 2015.
Opinion
Pattern recognition | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of May 1, 2015.
Letters to the Editor
Redefining marriage dilutes traditional values | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"Bottom line: Redefining marriage dilutes what has worked since the beginning and ignores the fundamental needs of children."
Letters to the Editor
A call to action for Renton Fire and Emergency services | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"That brings me to my question: Is a RFA the only way path to follow for needed improvements…
Opinion
Lawmakers up for a raise, teachers still looking | JERRY CORNFIELD
On May 13, the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is set to vote to give…
Opinion
Trade promotion is imperative for America | DON BRUNELL
World trade creates 38 million American jobs, 846,000 in Washington. Our state has the highest per person income…
Opinion
Pay now or pay later | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial cartoon, week of April 24, 2015.
Opinion
Numbers don’t tell the nonprofit story, but changed lives do | FOR GOOD FOR EVER
The nonprofits that serve Renton are far too many to name here, as is the power of the…
News
A primary quadrennial quandry | JERRY CORNFIELD
You know the quadrennial quandary in this state about how to make the presidential primary meaningful? There’s an…
Opinion
There’s gender bias in gaming cyber universe | Commentary
The world of online gaming and who you choose to be in those games is quite literally at…