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Allegation of contributions to Mayor Rebecca Olness’ campaign from XTERRA incorrect | Letter

Black Diamond staff, City Council and concerned citizens: I understand it has been suggested at the Aug. 5th…

Opinion

Jobless benefits a vicious cycle for employers | Don Brunell

Finding a job is the best substitute for an unemployment check, but as more and more Americans exhaust…

Opinion

Voters go for the familiar in August election | Andrew Villeneuve

If there's an anti-incumbent, electoral revolt going on in the United States this year, voters in the Evergreen…

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People of Black Diamond deserve an answer | Letter

Nearly every day this month, Black Diamond's City Council has been meeting about the massive development that has…

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Momentous decision ahead on YarrowBay’s master planned developments | Letter

By now all in the area should be aware that a momentous decision is about to be made…

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If a hospital stay is necessary, best to be in MultiCare | Letter

I hate hospitals. My mother died in one. My oldest sister died in one (Valley Medical). I’ve still…

Opinion

The challenge is to find the candidate who will best represent | Ryan Ryals

If you’ve been reading the papers lately, you’ve probably noticed political mini-scandals popping up with regularity this month.…

Opinion

The rivalry between the Huskies and Cougs lives on | Kevin Hanson

Walking along a busy street in Seattle’s University District, a young passerby asked if I hunt ducks from…

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YarrowBay staff showed respect and concern with community issues | Letter

After reading many negative comments about YarrowBay in this newspaper, I feel compelled to share my positive experience.…

Opinion

Madsen, Rumbaugh, Wiggins for Supreme Court | Andrew Villeneuve

As Aug. 17 draws closer, election officials have ramped up efforts to remind us that it's once again…

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Courageous mother’s fight commemorated | Letter

When our mom, Belva Forbes, died from a rare form of ovarian cancer last March, my brother Jack…

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Time to repleace Rep. Geoff Simpson in Olympia | Letter

Several years ago (Rep. Geoff) Simpson and his buddy (Rep. Pat) Sullivan both voted against a bill in…

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YarrowBay projects The Villages and Lawson Hills are the right way to develop in Black Diamond

Like many people who live in and around Black Diamond, I’ve taken the time to learn about the…

Opinion

Following a very scary driver | Jules Maas

To the driver of the brick red, convertible Seabring Touring driving west on state Route 169 around 1:30…

Opinion

A sad attempt to influence opinions of President Obama fails in Maple Valley | Ryan Ryals

I don’t get out to the Maple Valley Farmers Market as often as I should. Apparently, I missed…

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Signs offensive and ignorant | Letter

Saturday morning I visited the Farmer’s Market in Maple Valley. Just outside the market were young people manning…

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Rep. Simpson a poster child for ‘draining the swamp’ statement | Letter

Once again we see in the paper (July 30 edition, “Simpson arraigned and pleads not guilty) state Rep.…

Opinion

The Tea Party provokes thought | Brian Beckley

It’s fairly well documented that I don’t think particularly highly of the Tea Party Movement. I believe the…

Opinion

A really serious ice cream problem| Jules Maas

Jules: “Do you know what I heard on NPR today?” Travis: “NPR? I didn’t think you listened to…

Opinion

Illegal immigration an economic issue that can test our free market system | Ryan Ryals

Arizona’s new illegal immigrant policies took effect last week, which put the issue of illegal immigration back on…