Opinion
Give cities share of marijuana taxes | Commentary
In November 2012, the voters of Washington State approved Initiative 502 (I-502), legalizing recreational marijuana statewide. With legalization,…
Opinion
Ask the commissioner, ‘Why?’ | DON BRUNELL
"If AHPs provide such high-quality, affordable health coverage, why does the Commissioner want to get rid of them?…
Opinion
Seems like more than 20 percent | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of April 10, 2015.
Letters to the Editor
City’s actions make bad commute worse | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"We find it difficult to understand how adding new traffic to a failing intersection is in the public…
Opinion
There’s little room for bargaining on state’s budget | JERRY CORNFIELD
What should be apparent, though maybe not admitted in this particular gathering, is neither majority party enjoys much…
Opinion
Easter already? | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of April 3, 2015.
Opinion
A vital Chamber, a vital City | CHAMBER CHAT
"The Renton Chamber is here to be the vital link, leveraging the talents and resources of our members…
Opinion
High participation at the polls can only help America | COMMENTARY
"Elections are run by multi-million dollar PACs and laws are passed by deep-pocketed lobbyists. Money runs the American…
Opinion
Seattle minimum wage law confuses franchises with large businesses | DON BRUNELL
The new law classifies Seattle’s 600 franchisees – who operate 1,700 franchise locations and employ 19,000 workers –…
Opinion
Plenty of ways to volunteer in Renton | FOR GOOD FOR EVER
There are probably as many different ways an individual can volunteer as there are individual skills and interests.
Opinion
Madness | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of March 27, 2015.
Opinion
Lights, Camera, Senate: SB6027 will help keep the cameras rolling in Renton and Washington | GUEST COMMENTARY
"Economic analysis shows that our state receives $10 of economic benefits for every $1 invested. But beyond economic…
Opinion
Riddle me this, WSDOT | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of March 20, 2015.
Opinion
State legislature must take action to ease congestion through Renton | GUEST COMMENTARY
We are truly at a crossroads with a transportation system that is our lifeblood. Our choice is to…
Opinion
Protect your kidneys from life’s hard punches | GUEST COMMENTARY
March is National Kidney Month, a time to think about two amazing organs that could fit into the…
Letters to the Editor
Coulon going to the dogs? | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
"It is posted as a no-dog park, yet the signs are ignored and Coulon is quickly becoming a…
News
Inslee, Boeing mum on bill targeting 777 tax break | JERRY CORNFIELD
Today, a law that saves Boeing $8.7 billion in tax payments is under legislative attack in Olympia, and…
Opinion
Washington headed for water warfare? | DON BRUNELL
California is in the midst of a fierce water war, a conflict that holds lessons for us in…
Opinion
Mellow out, man | FRANK SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of March 13, 2015.
Opinion
Hey, you asked… | FRANKS SHIERS JR.’S VIEW
Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of March 6, 2015.