Senior reader worries about rising cost of living Dear editor, My name is Rachel and I’ll be 65 next month. I’m scared. Both me and… Continue reading
It’s one of my favorite weeks of the year. No, not because fall has officially started, and no, it’s not cake week on The Great… Continue reading
Our thoughts
The first step to stopping domestic violence is to teach our teens
It’s the third week of September and there is still plenty to do before winter arrives with rainy boots. This is the perfect time to… Continue reading
Jay Inslee had a chance recently to face his muggers. He didn’t show up. It would have been interesting to see if he’s ready to… Continue reading
“Predictability: Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set a tornado in Texas?” (Scholarpedia.org: “The Butterfly Effect”) In 1972, American meteorologist Edward N.… Continue reading
When I drive in my car, I often listen to the PBS radio station, KUOW. I’ve noticed through the years that PBS has a definite… Continue reading
Don’t miss Windmill Gardens “Smart Gardening Ideas for Fall” at 10 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 14, Sat at Windmill Gardens, Sumner. There will be tips… Continue reading
Reader wishes more council members were responsive Dear editor, Our council members have a lot of demands on their time, from various department meetings, public… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — When Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a 12-word sentence in the transportation budget in May, he knew what he was doing was without precedent… Continue reading
Reader argues for Renton’s inclusivity Dear Editor, With all my respect, I am responding to the letter from Sophia Vackimes published last Friday that questions… Continue reading
Garden columns
Marianne Binetti will speak at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Windmill Gardens in Sumner. Her topic will be “Smart Gardening Ideas for Fall” –… Continue reading
Readers discuss the second amendment and Renton’s “multiculturalism”
The fourth week of August is time to reset for the coming fall season in the garden. Garden centers and nurseries will soon be stocking… Continue reading
Your thoughts
Reader worries about development deal Dear editor, The agreement with Cosmos for purchase of the parking area of the former city hall off Houser Way… Continue reading
You’ve all heard the phrase, “chickens coming home to roost.” You may know not the origin of the phrase. It’s from a more rural time… Continue reading
Community members can work together to recognize sexual assault
Who do you blame for the mass killings in Dayton and El Paso? If you’re a Democrat, you blame the National Rifle Association (NRA) and… Continue reading
Your thoughts
Reader rejects racist tag, claims school unions push ‘liberal agenda’ Dear editor, I love the United States of America! I feel blessed to be fortunate… Continue reading
After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.
