Opinion
CALVIN GOINGS: SBA has an express way to get small business loan
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s popular 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program guarantees loans of up to $5 million. Many…
Letters to the Editor
Some convincing needed about a smaller library
The world’s coolest library is about to become infinitely less cool. I’ve known for a while that this…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks from the Piazza Group for volunteer dinner
We in the Piazza Renton Group would like to thank the City of Renton and its employees for…
Letters to the Editor
I am BIASED toward Valley Med alliance with UW
I admit it: I AM NOW BIASED. Both as a resident taxpayer and Medicare recipient, I have been…
Letters to the Editor
We already have state-of-the-art library downtown
The Renton Library is iconic, something to be admired, but it is not “anachronistic” because of its location.…
Opinion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Let the libraries go gently, enjoy what comes in their place
Two words aptly describe Renton’s library over the river – iconic and anachronistic. Both also give a strong…
Letters to the Editor
Private pensions need protecting, too
The anger and fear exhibited by public employees in Wisconsin about their pensions resembles the fear retirees in…
Letters to the Editor
I was told library would remain
Dear Mr. Mayor You people lied when we had to vote on the Library issue. I specifically asked…
Opinion
TOM WROBLEWSKI: Boeing should work with unions to benefit company, community
Freelance writer Tish Gregory’s recent Renton Reporter column was right about one thing: next year’s contract talks between…
Letters to the Editor
Put new library at Landing
Where to locate the new library? In The Landing, of course. We only need ONE location, it has…
Letters to the Editor
No need for new library
The two articles on the front page of the March 18, Renton Reporter were diametrically opposed. In one…
Letters to the Editor
An event center
I have a suggestion for use of the “old” Renton Library building, which the newspaper says is to…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Supreme Court rule makes justice affordable for all
The Washington Supreme Court adopted a landmark rule in December that ensures all people have access to the…
Letters to the Editor
We want more coverage
Were you serious in your online report (March 4, RentonReporter.com) about the alleged rape of a student at…
Letters to the Editor
Heide acting on self interest
In the fall of 2009, I submitted a letter to this newspaper regarding the election between Aaron Heide…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Two views on VMC, UW strategic alliance
The following commentary by Dr. Aaron Heide was submitted to the Renton Reporter, Covington/Maple Valley Reporter and the…
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Medicaid assistance for drugs critical part of our health care
For every one of us fortunate enough to have the security of employment and good medical insurance, there…