Opinion
‘Logical fallacies’ help each of us defend our arguments
What are logical fallacies? Ross Weisman’s article, “Is Your Reasoning Sound? A Look at Logical Fallacies,” published at…
Opinion
Trump helped erase voter complacency
The Nov. 6 midterms set a record number for voters: An estimated 113 million came out to the…
Opinion
Midterm winners and losers
A surge in voter interest, a swell in the ranks of Democratic state lawmakers and a spendy bunch…
Opinion
‘We the people’ set our national direction Nov. 6
By the time you read this, you will either be in celebration or in mourning. You will have…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for another successful book sale
The Maple Valley Library Guild wishes to thank the community for its support during our October book and…
Opinion
Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes
As a youth in my late teens, I joined a strict religious cult and spent seven years of…
Opinion
KCLS aids citizen engagement during elections, year-round
The first Tuesday in November is Election Day—a consequential day for our democracy when citizens have a voice…
Letters to the Editor
I’m voting for Bill Ramos this election
I have been following the race for the 5th Legislative District since before the primaries and noticed the…
Opinion
‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump
The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.
Letters to the Editor
I fully support Sen. Joe Fain, he deserves your vote
Sen. Joe Fain has been and continues to be an active member of our community. During his tenure,…
Letters to the Editor
Great Support Keeps the Black Diamond Community Center Going Strong
The Black Diamond Community Center’s 27th annual fundraising Dinner Auction, held Oct. 6, was a great success. All…
Opinion
Despite booming state economy, expect higher taxes
Writing the next state budget is going to be a taxing experience.
Letters to the Editor
I-1631 raises the gas tax, a lot
Misleadingly titled the “Carbon Emissions Fee Measure,” Initiative 1631 will actually eventually cost taxpayers in Washington state nearly…
Opinion
False rape allegations are not the problem to address
Our president said it’s a very scary time to be a man in America right now.
Opinion
These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials
Are the 147 members of the Legislature in line for a raise?
Opinion
Kavanaugh hearings and the general election
Politicians can only hope they have made the right choices and that their constituents vote them in/back into…
Letters to the Editor
‘Keep in mind what is ultimately at stake’
A recent letter writer expressed surprise that a Democratic PAC is spending money locally to oppose Dino Rossi…
Letters to the Editor
Think twice before voting in November
In the interest of fair play (and equal time) it is time to stand up and repudiate “Dr.”…
Letters to the Editor
City council proposes sales tax increase on ballot
We all know that roads in Covington are not in the best shape. With the rapid growth we’ve…
Opinion
Every election uses political warfare tactics
Even non-partisan city council races feel the heat.