Opinion
Recognizing types of propaganda techniques makes them less effective
Propaganda: “The spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a…
Letters to the Editor
Miracles do happen
The Black Diamond Community Center was stocked full of toys, bikes, Barbie dolls, trucks, food and new coats…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for helping spread holiday cheer
On behalf of all of us at the Maple Valley Food Bank we wanted to say thank you…
Opinion
Think twice about what you’re putting in your body
Three big lies have been exposed. These lies have deeply affected our health and our lives.
Opinion
Still a ways away, but don’t give pet bunnies for Easter
I was going to save this column for spring, to mark the one year anniversary when I rescued…
Letters to the Editor
We need to make Alzheimer’s fight a national priority
Editor’s Note: The wrong version of this letter was run in the Dec. 21 edition of the Reporter,…
Opinion
Democrats hold upper hand on shutdown
The partial government shutdown started on Friday, Dec. 21 at midnight. The issue is over money to build…
Opinion
Here’s to the new year at KCLS
On Jan. 16, I will celebrate my one year anniversary as KCLS’ Executive Director, a wide‐ ranging job…
Opinion
Hoping for middle ground with regards to immigration issue
What if the Trump administration were able to deport all the 11 million or so illegal immigrants in…
Opinion
New idea: Carbon fee for transportation, environmental work
State Sen. Steve Hobbs is hiking solo on what seems an impossible mission.
Opinion
America’s endless trap: Matching ideals with reality
“We (the United States) are both fated to lead and fated to do so erratically and impulsively” (Joseph…
Opinion
Our current ‘Gilded Age’ benefits only the super wealthy
“There are two things that are important in politics. The first is money. I can’t remember what the…
Opinion
Is Inslee prepping for a presidential run?
Can a little known thoroughbred from the Pacific Northwest capture the 2020 derby of Democratic presidential candidates?
Opinion
The future simply borrows from the past
“History is always unfinished in the sense that the future always uses the past in new ways.”
Opinion
Five stars, best books and King County Libraries’ commitment to intellectual freedom
Library Journal recently announced its 2018 Star Libraries as rated by the Library Journal Index of Public Library…
Opinion
What would you give up for world peace?
Would you give up your smart phone in exchange for world peace? That’s the question I asked my…
Letters to the Editor
The Black Diamond community is a very giving place
The time of year is the time to give
Business
Small Business Saturday
Your vote may already be cast and counted in this year’s election. Your wallet, however, contains another valuable…