Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley Fire Department needs the community support | Letter to the Editor
The citizens of Maple Valley will see Proposition 1, a levy lid lift on the November election ballot.…
Letters to the Editor
Elections used to be about a candidate’s vision | Letter to the Editor
As election day draws near and campaigning reaches its peak, I cannot help but notice City Council candidate…
Letters to the Editor
Vote Carol Benson for Black Diamond mayor | Letter to the Editor
The newspaper’s three-part debate for the position of Black Diamond mayor has been eye opening. Judy Baxley claims…
Opinion
Court grappling with issue of school funding
When the legal battle on education funding returned to the state Supreme Court Tuesday, the leader of Washington’s…
Opinion
Taking a lesson from the Russian Revolution
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” Vladimir Lenin’s words still resonate 100 years to the month…
Letters to the Editor
Do your research, vote Jennifer Harjehausen for council | Letter to the Editor
It has been my privilege to work and serve on many committees and projects with Jennifer Harjehausen. It…
Opinion
Dismantling racism requires radical patience
The other day my friend, a POC (person of color), had to explain to his friend, a white…
Opinion
Workers dismissed as Legislature battles
Consequences of state lawmakers’ inability to bridge their differences, preventing passage of a capital budget and water rights…
Letters to the Editor
Vote for Jennifer Harjehausen for Covington City Council | Letter to the Editor
Jennifer Harjehausen has been a pillar in the Covington community for more than 13 years.
Opinion
Rebellion is just as American as apple pie
“Rebellion against authority is as American as apple pie.”
Letters to the Editor
Jennifer Harjehausen has my vote for council Position No. 2 | Letter to the Editor
Jennifer Harjehausen has a demonstrated history of engagement, advocacy and leadership in the Covington community. As a candidate…
Opinion
Lawmakers pressing for ST3 answers
Republican senators who are convinced Sound Transit leaders played fast and loose with facts about the agency’s light…
Opinion
Poor government strips wealth from citizens
What makes good government? This is one of the questions I ask my international civics and government students…
Opinion
Capital budget blues tour
Jay Inslee is back on the road this week with his “Ain’t Got No Capital Budget Blues” Tour.
Opinion
The fight for freedom and democracy
“Americans fought a revolution to preserve democracy, while South African blacks fought for freedom,” noted a medical doctor…
Opinion
After Zimbabwe, a lesson about loving free speech
I was excited about visiting Zimbabwe. I had traveled to South Africa previously to visit my daughter, Betsy,…
Opinion
Western Washington strategy ousted Sheriff Joe
A presidential pardon in hand, Arizona’s “Sheriff Joe” may be getting ready to hitch up his spurs for…
Opinion
‘Dreamers’ face an uncertain future
As we begin the new school year, I am reminded of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s…