Opinion
The origin of human equality | In Focus by Rich Elfers
Can you fill in the blanks? “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created…
Opinion
HEROES all over the state | Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the August 28 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
Focus on flaws harmful to human nature | In Focus by Rich Elfers
It is always easy to point out flaws. To prove this, just look at whatever is hot in…
Opinion
When gender stereotypes become harmful | Our Corner
For centuries people have separated children based on their gender. When a girl is born, she is the…
Opinion
The Supreme Court means business | Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the August 21 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
Personal views shape future of the church | In Focus by Rich Elfers
I first heard the phrase “Post-modern World” from my daughter Betsy after she graduated from the University of…
Opinion
The political race is on | Our Corner
The political racing season opened Aug. 5 with very few fireworks
Opinion
A burning budget | Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the August 14 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
China making push in world economy
Centuries ago, China was the major world power. China and Europe were linked by what became known as…
Opinion
For the sake of research | Kennewick Man may be returned to tribes
Kennewick Man, or The Ancient One, was a Native American man who is believed to have lived about…
Opinion
There was an election? | Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the August 7 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
Finding a solution to street gangs
Criminal street gangs are a serious burden in Central and South King County. Gang violence is not a…
Opinion
Marriage, belief and change | Our Corner
I consider myself extremely lucky to have spent most of my childhood in an amazingly accepting and loving…
Opinion
U.S. fares against a ‘stateless’ foe | In Focus by Rich Elfers
What do we know about the Islamic State? We know that I.S. came from al-Qaida and then broke…
Opinion
Think before you order your food | Our Corner
During that fateful summer after graduating college, before locking down my career path, I found myself strapped for…
Opinion
Multiple axles damage roads | Troy Mullins
Do we need more taxation to repair our roads? Who would question, “If you don’t tear up our…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley zoning decisions cost city money | Letter
For the past six or seven months I have been attending Maple Valley Planning and City Council meetings…
Opinion
Fighting to cure Type 1 diabetes | Makaila Heifner
We will continue to fight for research, innovations and ultimately a cure. The day we stop fighting is…
Opinion
IRS vs. Microsoft | Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the July 24 issue of The Reporter
Letters to the Editor
Teach kids about fire safety without fireworks
Evelyn Houser of Maple Valley shares her thoughts on fireworks and safety