Opinion
A view from Chambers Bay | Kevin Patterson
Kevin Patterson, director of communications for Tahoma School District, was one of the fortunate few who attended each…
Opinion
The death of socialism | In Focus by Rich Elfers
Karl Marx’s theory of socialism died in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. It died in…
Letters to the Editor
Covington residents invited to speak about parks | Letter
If you live in or near Covington and think the city does not have enough parks, playgrounds, trails,…
Letters to the Editor
Consider changes to Economic Development Commission | Letter
Many questions abound regarding the effectiveness of the current Economic Development Commission. If we are expecting results from…
Letters to the Editor
Support local business in a different way | Letter
Jonathan Miller of Covington shares his view of how people can support local businesses
Opinion
Banking on the US Open | Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon from the June 19 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
End high-stakes tests for graduation requirement
This op-ed is written and supported by Senators Maralyn Chase, D-Shoreline; Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver; Karen Fraser, D-Olympia; Bob…
Opinion
The church should be open to transgender people | Guest column by Pastor Larry Gourley
Editor’s note: This was originally written for a United Methodist Church newsletter in May prior to Caitlyn Jenner…
Opinion
The real issue behind Caitlyn Jenner’s debut | Our Corner
The fact that a man became a woman is not the primary concern
Letters to the Editor
Thank you to all who helped with the Arts Festival | Letter
The 17th Annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival, hosted by the Maple Valley Creative Arts Council, was a…
Opinion
When metro messages are blunt | Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the June 12 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
Threat of shutdown infuses urgency | Jerry Cornfield
There’s nothing quite like the threat of a government shutdown July 1 to infuse urgency into negotiations on…
Opinion
Business should put health, morals first | In Focus by Rich Elfers
Vision, creativity, hard work, strong focus, risk-taking, long-term thinking, self-reflection, giving the customer what he/she wants – these…
Opinion
Community seen differently through parents’ eyes | In the Day
Tight-knit communities can sure take their toll on boundary-seeking teenagers. I very rarely broke rules as a teenager,…
Opinion
Program cuts and Union fight | Green River College | Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for the June 5 of The CMV Reporter
Letters to the Editor
The Black Diamond community is stamping out hunger | Letter
Cheryl Hanson, executive director of the Black Diamond Community Center
Opinion
Differing opinions of police and firefighters | In Focus by Rich Elfers
Why are law enforcement officers currently under the gun of criticism while firefighters are viewed as heroes? Both…
Opinion
More revenue and more taxes | Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon from the May 29 issue of The Reporter
Opinion
Funding education a complicated process | Jerry Cornfield
The way Washington pays for public schools is illegal. But there’s no simple fix, and school leaders worry…
Opinion
To be worthy of the sacrifice | Sen. Joe Fain
The following is the address delivered by state Sen. Joe Fain at the Tahoma National Cemetery Memorial Day…