Letters to the Editor
Outraged and embarrassed by Black Diamond city employees and elected officials | Letter
I was looking forward to being a proud new citizen of Black Diamond since the January 2010 King…
Opinion
U.S. Senate contest could use a jolt of electricity | Andrew Villeneuve
For much of our state's recent political history, colorful and exciting top-of-the-ticket races have been a staple of…
Opinion
A productive day of job hunting | Jules Maas
I’m not sure what I expected when I walked into Workforce Renton Tuesday afternoon. Actually, that’s a lie.…
Opinion
Wild West action alive and well in local governments | Ryan Ryals
After watching our local governments in action recently, I’m convinced that the spirit of the Wild West is…
Opinion
A different kind of food fight | Timi Gustafson
No matter where you stand politically, sometimes you have to marvel when you see how free markets work.…
Opinion
Protection of I-960 needed more than ever | Rep. Christopher Hurst
I understand as well as anyone the gravity of the financial condition we are currently in. Need is…
Opinion
Beating the fear of beginning a business | Ryan Ryals
Sometimes I sit in my office and think, “when are people going to figure out that my company…
Opinion
Honest dialogue about regulations and the cost of homes | Malcolm Russell
I agree with Mr. Houskeeper that regulations add to the cost to a home. But there needs to…
Letters to the Editor
Ravensdale meeting planned for March 16 concerning The Villages and Lawson Hills developments
Ravensdale meeting planned for March 16 concerning The Villages and Lawson Hills developments in Black Diamond
Letters to the Editor
The Reporter Prep of the Week : Sean Cavanagh
Prep of the Week: Sean Cavanagh Sixth place at Mat Classic XXII 145 pounds boys wrestling
Letters to the Editor
Court ruling affirms Constitution; now, Legislature must act
“Washington state is failing its children” is not a campaign slogan, not a political statement, not a platitude…
Opinion
Cheating on your spouse: Deal-breaker | Jules Maas
Cheating on your spouse is a deal-breaker. I’ve seen the shows and read the articles where certain couples…
Letters to the Editor
Tough times are the wrong time to raise taxes on Washingtonians
The state Legislature is in the process of suspending our voter approved requirement that all tax increases require…
Opinion
Money and the reason for living | Ryan Ryals
What gets someone so upset that they’ll burn their own house down and make a suicide run with…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley area council concerned about master planned developments in Black Diamond
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council (GMVAC) has deep reservations regarding the adverse impacts that two massive…
Opinion
Witnessing a real-life conflict | Jules Maas
For Presidents Day, my husband and I decided to go to Bellevue to use the last of our…
Opinion
Searching for the best ideas | Ryan Ryals
My forehead did feel a little warm, and after taking my temperature it was confirmed: I have Olympic…
Opinion
Tax increase wrong approach to state budget
More than 320,000 people in Washington are out of work, the highest unemployment in our state in more…
Letters to the Editor
Sen. Patty Murray wasting money on mechanized phone messages
Our Sen. Patty Murray is blatantly wasting our money. Murray has been sending mechanized phone messages from our…
Opinion
Remember to change your oil | Jules Maas
If you ever happen to be 2-1/2 months overdue for an oil change, please – do not try…