Opinion
Being pretty never felt better | Eric Mandel
I’d never listened to a podcast before getting this job. Now, it’s my commuting ritual.
Opinion
There’s an alternative to the imperial presidency | Lee H. Hamilton
In his State of the Union speech to Congress last month, President Obama drew widespread attention for pledging…
Opinion
Tales of a Disney cast member | Katherine Smith
It’s been pretty well established at this point that I’m a bit of a Disneyland geek.
Opinion
Shiny outside but poor inside | Rich Elfers
The definition of a plutocrat is “a person who derives power from wealth.” Warren Buffet fits in that…
News
Legislators have anything but a part-time job | Sen. Joe Fain
Lawmakers spend the full year working with constituents, researching potential legislation and, for many, also working their day…
Opinion
Tips for beating the flu and seasonal depression | Dr. Callie Byrd
Playing outside in the cold isn't as bad as you might think
Opinion
Feeding my love of storytelling | Katherine Smith
I learned of Goodreads last spring, which has continued to feed my love of books.
Letters to the Editor
Children’s safety needs to come first | Letter to the editor
The escalation of school based violence is not a new topic. However, as a newer resident of Maple…
Opinion
More education funding needed | Rep. Pat Sullivan
In Washington state, the biennial operating budget is written in the odd-numbered years and determines how our resources…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
Hair comes and goes but football never changes | Dennis Box
The Seahawks’ Super Bowl win Sunday spurred a few thoughts in my mass of cobwebs. One was that…
Letters to the Editor
Kids need to play | Letter to the editor
Lately, I’ve come across an issue that has devastated our streets for a while now: the lack of…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t believe ‘boilerplate’ con statements on levies | Letter to the editor
I know the union officials in the Tahoma School District, and the claim by these out-of-towners that union…
Opinion
Super Bowl victory drinking | Eric Mandel
Bonfires, vandalism and booze highlight the mild Super Bowl mob mentality in Capitol Hill
Opinion
Higher education and early learning are the bookends to our K-12 system | Rep. Pat Sullivan
There are two other education systems in our state that fill vital roles in our society and our…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Letters to the Editor
Bus service is an investment | Letter to the editor
As someone regularly drives to Maple Valley to visit my parents, I know that buses save time and…
Letters to the Editor
Vote yes for Kent levies | Letter to the editor
Voting yes on these two levies for Kent schools will not only be good for the kids and…
Opinion
Fumbling the editorial torch | Eric Mandel
Oh, hey. I’m Eric. I work here now. But before I get into that, I sense there could…
Opinion
Magical miles with runDisney | Katherine Smith
You know what I love about being a grown up? Adventuring. Coming up with crazy ideas and dreams…